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Aaron Lee Tasjan is set to release his latest album, Silver Tears, on October 28th via New West Records, which follows last year’s self-released In The Blazes. Silver Tears was produced by Eli Thomson (Father John Misty) and features a band comprised of Thomson, David Vandervelde, Frank Lenz (Starflyer 59, Richard Swift), Dan Bailey (First Aid Kit), Max Hart (Guster), and Charlie... Continue Reading →
Upon experiencing Shane Smith & The Saints' live show earlier this year, I was completely blown away; their expansive brand of Texas country is made even richer through their assortment of stringed instruments, stellar harmonies, and the power of Smith's vocals; when reviewing their show, I wrote: "Smith’s deep and gritty voice is unexpected and enormous; ... Continue Reading →
Mother Church Pew had so much fun with The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers last week! Not only did we have the honor of presenting their show in Nashville, the band sang a new and unreleased song just for us the next day at The Quill in East Nashville. Written by drummer and co-founder Will Wadsworth,... Continue Reading →
Nashville songstress Lilly Hiatt played her stirring song, "Far Away", exclusively for us at New West Records in Nashville recently. "Far Away" is the first song from Hiatt's latest release, 2015's Royal Blue; the record, produced by Adam Landry, embodies a gritty spirit of freedom that is a shining example of all things good about Americana music. Without further... Continue Reading →
Nashville's Hailey Whitters, who released her debut album Black Sheep to widespread acclaim on October 2nd, recently performed "Low All Afternoon", a track from the album, exclusively for Mother Church Pew. Of the song, Whitters says: "It's not necessarily about me, it's about a friend of mine, and her relationship with this guy. It just fell out... Continue Reading →