This time last year, up-and-coming indie rocker Annie DiRusso was playing to a sold out crowd of 200 at Berklee’s Red Room at Cafe 939. With only a handful of singles under her belt and new to not only touring but to live performances in general, the singer-songwriter was wide-eyed …
Read More »Interview: Bluphoria’s Reign LaFreniere brings retro offerings to debut album
Bluphoria, a term not yet in the Webster dictionary, refers to the simultaneous feeling of sadness amidst happy experiences. Other definitions? A four-piece Nashville-transplanted alternative rock band. “When you’re depressed but you go to a party with your friends. You’re in a fun, great environment, but something’s still not right— …
Read More »Covenant School tragedy inspires award-winning singer-songwriter Pam Ross to create heartfelt tribute
The artist has lived in Nashville, Tennessee, performing numerous times at Bluebird Café and at BMI industry showcase events. “Falling Off the Merry Go Round” calls attention to school gun violence, most notably the recent event in Nashville. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Pam Ross was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, spent …
Read More »Interview: Alicia Blue Finds Closure with Inner Child Work
Rising indie-folk songstress Alicia Blue calls on personal affairs and self actualization in her poignant new EP, Inner Child Work, Pt. 2. Following the release of Inner Child Work, Pt. 1 which was released last summer, the collection of songs that makes up both EPs shines with raw honesty and …
Read More »Pamela Hopkins Delivers Valentine’s Message to Fans on Latest Single
The Little Rock, Arkansas-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist released her new single, “I Love You Most” on February 7th, 2023. With five #1 international iTunes songs and over 1.5 Million Spotify streams to her credit, Pamela Hopkins has released her latest single, “I Love You Most.” The track, written by Hopkins and …
Read More »Album Review: Samia “Honey”
It’s not everyday you hear a song that stops you dead in your tracks. In the musical musings of singer-songwriter Samia, this is a phenomenon that happens frequently. With the extraordinary success of her debut album The Baby, and supplementary EP releases Scout and Before the Baby, the Nashville-based artist consistently …
Read More »Live Review: Briston Maroney at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA (03.11.22)
On the last leg of his headlining US tour, Nashville-based singer Briston Maroney filled up Boston’s popular Sinclair Music Hall for a sold out show. Any jitters that may have been attached to early shows on the tour did not appear to linger, as Briston confidently played to a crowd …
Read More »Album Review: Sweet Unknown – Ceramic Animal
The release of Pennsylvania-bred rock band Ceramic Animal’s newest album is anything but the same old song and dance. Sweet Unknown, released March 4th, is Ceramic Animal’s fourth album and first major-label release, following up their psychedelic-tinged 2020 project, High End. Their newest LP finds the band venturing into new …
Read More »Tennessee Outlaw Country Recruits Matt Westin for new single, veterans suicide prevention benefit
Matt Westin joins Tennessee Outlaw Country to record “Ghost Train.” The band will perform at a March benefit alongside Jamie O’Neal and Tom Proctor. “I’m excited to be the new frontman for T.O.C. and carry on the outlaw country and southern rock traditions that you just can’t get from downtown …
Read More »BLACKTOP MOJO Release Official Lyric Video for “Strike Me”!
Texas Rock band BLACKTOP MOJO has released the official music video for their newest single, “Strike Me.” “‘Strike Me’ was recorded in our sessions for our self-titled album (released in 2021) at Sound Emporium in Nashville, TN and we had the privilege to add the background singing of the world …
Read More »Ian Abel Band releases official lyric video for new single, “Cerberus”
Nashville, TN Based IAN ABEL BAND has released an official lyric video for their new single, “Cerberus.” Originally premiered on Blues Rock Review, “Cerberus” was filmed at the Troubadour by Mitch Parks. “This song holds a special place in my heart,” says Ian. “While tracking guitars at Splendor 2 in Los Angeles, one of the legendary …
Read More »The Velveteers release debut album on Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound
Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys has been on a hunt for more than a decade to find and produce the best and most underrated musicians around. His Nashville-based label, Easy Eye Sound, is home to everyone from Yola the Queen of Country Soul to Shannon & The Clams, and …
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