Photo credit: McKenna Chatterley For most casual fans of music, the forty-five minutes that a band spends on the stage is all they can see. However, when the guitar cases are closed and the venue’s floor is littered with empty beer cans and trash, most bands load their gear into the van and return back... Continue Reading →
Album Premiere: “Every Bright Penny” by Liv Greene
On Friday, May 8th, award-winning folkster Liv Greene will release her debut full-length album, Every Bright Penny. Produced by Isa Burke of Americana trio Lula Wiles, the album encompasses the last four years of her life in Boston studying, waitressing, and working on her craft. "It is a lot of small parts that came together... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “A Song For Smiley” by Saints Eleven
One of the greatest gifts you can give someone is kindness; You never truly know the extent of someone's personal struggles, what someone might be dealing with at a given time, or what sort of day a person might be having. A word of encouragement or a simple gesture like a smile can do to... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Fall Apart” by Kate Mills
Research professor, author, and expert of all things emotional (and personal (s)hero) Brené Brown defines vulnerability as "the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome." And it's true, isn't it? When we share our struggles and show our vulnerable sides to others, there's no guarantee we will receive empathy in... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Room For Two” by Wyatt Edmondson
"The inspiration for 'Room For Two' came out of the way the guitar line makes me feel. It’s fun, flirtatious, and a little silly," says Alabama-bred Nashville-based artist Wyatt Edmondson of his latest single. The track appears on his forthcoming EP If I Don't Try, set for release on February 21st. "It’s kind of like... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Brother” by Michael Colton
Siblings share a unique situational bond; they're the people we practice on, how we learn to co-exist with others, how we learn to share, how we practice cooperation and understand fairness, and how we learn to love. Even when close proximity is no longer a factor, no one shares the same experiences with you like... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Blackberry Wine” by Ben Strawn
When you really think about it, the simple things in life are ones that matter the most. Moments spent connecting with friends at happy hour, sharing a smile with a stranger that brightens his or her day, giving loved ones hugs for no special reason--all are things that fill your proverbial cup, small investments with... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “40 Days” by Stewart Eastham
Nashville-based artist Stewart Eastham is back with “40 Days,” his first release since 2016’s jubilant Dancers In The Mansion. The song shows Eastham expanding his aural palette with more rock and synth elements while his trademark big drum sound is still there and bigger than ever. The song’s dark and surreal lyrics showcase the explorations of... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Greenfield” by Graham Norwood
Photo credit: Alicia J Rose We can't be all things to all people, and it's impossible to please everyone all the time--but when this realization occurs in a relationship with someone you love, knowing how to move forward can be challenging. Such is the case in "Greenfield," the lead single from Out of the Sea,... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Crazy” by Nathan Evans Fox
Nashville-based North Carolina-bred troubadour Nathan Evans Fox makes music that soothes souls and rattles bones, those kinds of tunes that resonate deep within the marrow--and his new single "Crazy," is a prime example of his prowess. The banjo-led, pop-infused country tale probes the balance of intimate relationships and life on the road. Just a year... Continue Reading →