“There’s a great big world to find out beyond that setting sun, but you always remember where you came from,” sings Andrew Capra, the creative mastermind behind Nashville-based jangly, heartland rock outfit Stepsons, in the band’s new single “Where You Came From.” “’Where You Came From’ is a song written about a road trip through... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Tattoo” by Rebecca Loebe
“I’m writing a lot of empowerment jams these days, and I think it’s because it’s what I need. I’ve written albums full of what I needed to say, but this album is full of songs I need to hear,” says Rebecca Loebe of her new album Give Up Your Ghosts, set for release on February 8th... Continue Reading →
Interview: New Reveille
It’s been said that diversity is the art of thinking independently together. Rarely do life’s paths form in straight lines—and in the case of North Carolina-based Americana outfit New Reveille, those paths were varied and multi-directional. “We call it reverse engineering because we made the record, then we took a picture, and then we made... Continue Reading →
“25 Miles” – New Video from Ben Morrison
The Brothers Comatose are currently taking time off to pursue various adventures, and in that spirit, member Ben Morrison has announced his debut solo EP, due out March 1st via AntiFragile Records--the EP will be followed by a second EP set for release later in 2019. With his solo material, Morrison has been able to push his... Continue Reading →
Video Premiere: “All The Hornets Burn” by Michael Thomas Howard
“These songs just needed to come out, and there was no other way to go about it," says folkster Michael Thomas Howard of his forthcoming release All The Hornets Burn, out November 16th via Soundchest Records. With deep roots in the Alaskan punk and post-hardcore scene of the early 00's, Thomas, whose DIY approach and... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Make It Better” by High South
As the leaves turn and the air cools, Nashville-based trio High South distills the last vestiges of summer into 70s-tinged sunshine with their new single "Make It Better." Comprised of singer-songwriters Kevin Campos, Jamey Garner, and Phoenix Mendoza, HIgh South draws worthy comparisons to bands like The Doobie Brothers and The Eagles, which is more... Continue Reading →
Interview: Melodime
They say variety is the spice of life, and Northern Virginia-based rockicana outfit Melodime is testing that theory—in more ways than one. “We just got back from our third annual summer music camp this past August in Haiti, it was awesome,” explains vocalist Brad Rhodes of the band’s non-profit Now I Play Along Too, which... Continue Reading →
“You Can’t Steal My Shine” – New Music from The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
It's been a while since a song has made us want to jump up from our seats, throw our hands in the air, and shout hallelujah, but that's exactly what "You Can't Steal My Shine" from The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band accomplishes. "Like a star in the sky I shine, the darker the night the brighter... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “She Is Waiting” by The Prescriptions
Everyone needs a healthy dose of folk rock to round out their musical appetites, and The Prescriptions are just what the doctor ordered. The seeds of the group were sown in the tight-knit music scene of Birmingham, Alabama, but the band began to bloom in the Nashville creative community. Composed of members Hays Ragsdale, Parker... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “Tennessee Years” by Melanie Brulée
Photo credit: Emma Lee Nashville and Toronto-based Melanie Brulée will release her new album Fires, Floods & Things We Leave Behind on October 19th. Today, she unveils her new single “Tennessee Years.” A western-tinged meandering tune with understated flourishes of yearning pedal steel, “Tennessee Years” is a comforting fireside tribute to her one-and-only—a love song by... Continue Reading →