There is perhaps nothing worse in this world than feeling completely alone and removed from that all-important sense of togetherness we all covet, and in the new single “No Friends,” Justin Love is taking on this feeling with both hands. Love is a mastermind when it comes to manipulating a …
Read More »Lori P. Davis Project – “Bad Boy”
Crossover singer/songwriter Lori P. Davis and the Lori P. Davis Project are making news this spring with a fine new ballad in “Bad Boy,” a slinky, smoking thunderstorm of tonality that is just as much a demonstration of its star’s vocal dexterity as it is an intimately-crafted commentary on love, …
Read More »Single Review: JJ McGuigan “Save My Life”
JJ McGuigan, the talented singer-songwriter, is back with a new single, “Save My Life.” We’ve always been big fans of inspirational rock ballads, and JJ McGuigan is one of the best in the genre. His soaring arrangements and powerful vocals always work to bring out the best in his music. …
Read More »Indie Rock Aficionado Walks Down the Old Dirt Road Once Again
I think people can relate to stories where we struggle and best-laid plans are crushed. It’s part of our life experience. – Nolen R. Chew Jr. We’ve all been told that age is but a number but it’s good to keep in mind that the bigger the number, the slower …
Read More »Album Review: Ludlow Creek “Which Way is Forward”
From the heart of Dayton, Ohio, Ludlow Creek has taken the Americana music scene by storm. With their sophomore album, “Which Way is Forward,” this talented group has skillfully blended together elements of country, rock, and folk into a captivating and emotionally resonant work of art. The album has not …
Read More »Single Review: Lan Law “Hillbilly Legal”
In the last few years, country has been feeling like a homegrown genre again – after well over two decades of being about as internationally mainstream as it gets – and the biggest reason why has been young indie acts like Lan Law. Lan Law has a lot in common …
Read More »Single Review: Amanda Holley “Fav Flavor”
Creeping out of the silence, a sexy beat finds singer Amanda Holley in the right groove to make a ripping rhythm all them more exciting in “Fav Flavor,” which sees the acclaimed singer and composer delivering some of her smoothest rhymes so far. It doesn’t take more than a few …
Read More »Unleash the Feels: Chicago Artist’s New Age Mother’s Day Tribute Will Have You in Tears (and in Love with Your Mom!)
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Chicago-based singer-songwriter and musician, Sarantos has announced the release of his latest single and video, “Baba Mama.” The new age track is an ode to the innocence of a baby’s first words, daddy or mommy, or as they are often known, “baba” or “mama.” Released at …
Read More »Single Review: Jason Owens’ “Party Like You”
Comprised of tools familiar to his fans and the country-pop model in general, yet completely removed from the mainstream mundane in every sense that counts, there’s nothing ordinary about the way Jason Owens’ “Party Like You” comes together. Following the most subtle of instrumental introductions, we quickly find ourselves enraptured …
Read More »Single Review: Elsewhere – “Life…is a Fraction VI. Realization”
If there’s one man who still knows how to keep things interesting with his work in the music industry, it’s Michael Aroian and his new music with Elsewhere is all the evidence I need to verify this. In the single “Life…is a Fraction VI. Realization” from the record Life…is a Fraction, …
Read More »Single Review: Brie Stoner – “Loved Me Like a Weapon”
Although composed as a tight ballad on paper, there’s nothing black-and-white nor particularly conventional about the melodies that are unleashed when Brie Stoner starts to play “Loved Me Like a Weapon,” her new single currently out everywhere quality independent pop music is sold and streamed this spring. Blending contemporary alternative …
Read More »Tia McGraff Teams Up with a Paws-itively Awesome Sponsor for an Earth Day Podcast That’ll Leave You Begging for More!
Canadian Americana/Folk singer-songwriter Tia McGraff and her husband, Tommy Parham, are thrilled to announce their new sponsor, Global Pet Foods, for their podcast “Jake’s Place: Songs ‘n’ Tails.” The podcast, which features original songs and stories about animals and nature, has garnered a loyal following of pet lovers and music fans alike. In their latest episode, …
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