New York City-based folk pop outfit Single Girl, Married Girl offers a glimpse of their in-studio magic with a new video for “Thirteen,” a reimagining of 70s power pop band Big Star’s classic hit from their 1972 debut album, #1 Record. The video comes just in time for the release of the 22-song compilation Looking... Continue Reading →
Interview: Hollis Brown
“We got started in a garage in Queens, New York in 2009,” laughs Mike Montali of roots rock outfit Hollis Brown as we relaxed on a bench outside of the American Legion in East Nashville during this year's AmericanaFest. Montali and fellow band member Jonathan Bonilla met in high school, and began to write music. “We said, ‘well,... Continue Reading →
Live Show Review: Ron Pope & The Nighthawks, Jonathan Tyler
Entrenched in the celebrated East Village in New York, a sold-out Irving Plaza crowd was amped for the CD release show of Ron Pope & The Nighthawks. As I walked in during the conclusion of TRUETT’s opening slot, the crowd was already restless and rowdy. Anticipation would additionally build at an accelerated rate during the... Continue Reading →
“Something Tells Me” – New Music from Bailen
New York-based folktastic force BAILEN, who performed on the debut LP of MCP's "Best of 2015" alumnus John Fatum, recently released a lovely new tune called "Something Tells Me"-- a must-listen! Comprised of twins Daniel and David and their younger sister Julia, this group has blood harmony by the bushel, and their three-part harmonies, which have been compared to The... Continue Reading →