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"I'd drive all night, under the starry sky/In the morning light I'll be by your side/And I will see the sunrise in your eyes," sings Jessica Martindale in "Sunrise", the ethereal new single from her forthcoming album, Warrior, set for release on August 12th. "I started writing 'Sunrise' in the car after a show in Chicago," recalls... Continue Reading →
Poets, painters, authors, filmmakers, and artists of all kinds uncover inspiration within the truth. As art timelessly and endlessly reflects life, it’s the ultimate wellspring of creativity. Aptly, Jaymay delivers her second full-length record, To Tell The Truth on August 26, 2016. The 13 songs on To Tell the Truth elegantly tell the tale of her journey over the past five years.... Continue Reading →
John Paul White has announced that he will release a highly-anticiptated new album, Beulah, on August 19th, his first solo work in nearly a decade. Beulah, produced by Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes) and White, was recorded in Muscle Shoals at the renowned FAME Studios and at White’s own Single Lock Studios, which he founded and runs with Ben Tanner and Will Trapp.... Continue Reading →
At the heart of The Danberrys is Ben DeBerry and Dorothy Daniel - a distinctive pair of artists from East Nashville, Tennessee, whose new album, Give & Receive, set for release on June 17th, draws from the deep traditions of bluegrass, old-time country, blues, and funk/soul. The pair met each other in junior high, dated in high school, went... Continue Reading →
Ruston Kelly has been making a name for himself in the Nashville songwriters' circuit, writing songs recorded by some of the biggest names in country, but it's the collection of songs that make up his debut EP Halloween - moved by its immediate influences but reimagined, never dipping into imitation - that will establish Kelly as his own... Continue Reading →
Washington, DC-based indie folk outfit, Wylder, specializes in instrumentals driven by acoustic guitar, piano, and mandolin, and instills clever violin lines and lush harmonies that resonate behind clear and memorable melodies. The band's debut album, Rain and Laura, is due for release on April 8th, and "Swells" is a taste of what's to come. The track itself... Continue Reading →
Blood harmony: when people who are closely related, like siblings, sing together, the similarities in the voices make them blend so beautifully, it adds a special dimension to the sound, making listening a truly magical experience. Meet Page Burkum and Jack Torrey, a literal band of brothers who together are known as The Cactus Blossoms. Born and... Continue Reading →
My Wild West is Lissie's third studio album and her most personal one to date; a fitting tribute to Lissie's life in California, from her arrival as a fresh-faced singer-songwriter to now, leaving for the Midwest wiser and more self-assured. My Wild West represents both a new beginning and a return to Lissie's Midwestern roots. Lissie's label Lionboy teamed up with Thirty Tigers to present My Wild West to... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, composer, and filmmaker, Haroula Rose, is readying her newest album, Here Blue River, for release in 2016 via Thirty Tigers. Prior to the record's release, she has recorded several covers including a plucky, banjo-led bluegrass inspired version of Loudon Wainwright, III’s folk classic “Swimming Song.” Snag a listen to her beautiful rendition: Her forthcoming LP, Here The... Continue Reading →
Misty Shrub, the debut EP from emerging band Bird Dog, will be released January 22nd via IAMSOUND Records. The lead single “The Ocean and the Sea” is available now and receiving early critical buzz—Indie Shuffle says it “…exudes the whole folk music vibe…before a refreshing transition midway through into pure rock n' roll,” while Neon Gold says the song is “every... Continue Reading →