"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 →
Video Premiere: “A Good Man” from Michelle LeBlanc
As the old adage goes, "A good man is hard to find," but it seems that singer-songwriter Michelle LeBlanc has hope that there is one in her future, and sings his praises in her new tune "A Good Man." "Songs are weird and sometimes I’m not sure where they come from or why," she says.... Continue Reading →
Premiere: “If I Needed You” by Daniel Daniel
Nashville-based Daniel Daniel, who released his debut album The Lonesome Hollow on May 4th, is back with "If I Needed You," a reimagined version of Townes Van Zandt's 70's era tune. "Townes Van Zandt is one of my favorite songwriters and when I got the itch to try and cover one of his songs, I knew I... Continue Reading →
“The Addict” – New Music from Lyman Ellerman
"Call me an addict," sings Lyman Ellerman--the first words of his recent aptly-titled single "The Addict" which lay all the cards on the table. Dedicated to his late son, who struggled much of his adult life with drug addiction, Ellerman recalls a conversation the two had before his passing; “At the time, he was using... Continue Reading →
Live Show Review: John Hiatt
Under normal circumstances, a quiet, motionless, crowd would spell trouble for an artist. However, when the artist is John Hiatt, the rules change a bit as fans tend to sit in reverence of one of Americana’s legendary songwriters. As one of the lucky few that managed to get tickets for night two of Hiatt’s stopover... Continue Reading →
Interview: Donovan Woods
Siblings relationships are like none other; in the case of acclaimed Toronto-based songcrafter Donovan Woods, a conversation with his sister shaped his life’s trajectory. “My sister sorry told me I wasn't sporty or good-looking enough to get girls, so I should probably get a skill or an instrument I could play,” he admits with a laugh.... Continue Reading →
Interview: Keaton Simons
Whoever determined that someone talented at all trades should be named “Jack” never met Keaton Simons. The Los Angeles—based singer, songwriter, sideman, collaborator, and producer began singing as soon as he determined he could make sounds, and by the ripe old age of 14, he knew music was his life’s path. And, while it’s said... Continue Reading →
Video Premiere: “Sweet Thursday” by Janie Barnett ft. Blue Room
Virginia native Janie Barnett cut her teeth on bluegrass festivals, church coffeehouses, and the American Folklife Festival. When she met iconic Americana barnstormer and newgrass pioneer John Hartford at Folklife, so began her love affair with the alternate roots movement. Always dancing along outside-of-the-box boundaries, Barnett found her place in New York City, making a... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Brandi Carlile – By The Way, I Forgive You
The combination of great songwriting and great singing causes a chemical reaction in the brain--not that lightbulb, ah-ha kind of moment, but a subtle click that causes an ensuing tsunami of emotion and harmony that works so well together, you can’t quite explain the magic. I have felt that way about Brandi Carlile’s music for... Continue Reading →
Off The Stage: Kris Delmhorst
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 to their normal lives.... Continue Reading →