Claire Uebelacker

Birdie Nichols’ freshman LP release Into the West defies the standard pop-country mold, offering a fresh, unpolished take that’s as rugged as the Western landscape she calls home. Released by OMG Nashville, the album introduces Nichols not as another Nashville hopeful but as a modern-day cowgirl with deep roots in American Western music. Rather than

Brad Gaskin’s new single, “Accidentally Drunk,” marks his return to country music in a big way. Known for his 2010 hit “Mr. Bartender,” which captured a traditional country heartbreak vibe, Gaskin’s reappearance in the genre brings a fresh but familiar sound to the airwaves. With deep roots in classic country, his latest song reminds listeners

In a quiet edge of Farmersville, Texas, Mike Schikora has returned to music after twelve years away, channeling his life between Montana’s mountains and Texas’s plains into his new album, Outlaw From The South. Schikora’s sound remains unapologetically rooted in country and folk, crafted with a rugged authenticity that reflects his off-grid lifestyle and independent

There’s a moment in Alice, It’s All In Your Head, Trevor Drury’s latest EP, where the piano takes over, commanding the soundscape in a way that feels both familiar and entirely unexpected. This shouldn’t come as a surprise—Drury, the Tucson-born, San Diego-raised singer-songwriter, has always known how to thread the intricate line between evocative lyricism

Rock Hearts’ third album Unfinished Bridges packs the same high level of songwriting excellence, vocal sensitivity, and outstanding musicianship over thirteen cuts. The lineup of Billy Thibodeau’s mandolin, Joe Deetz’s banjo, Alex MacLeod on guitar, Rick Brodsky’s steadying bass, and Austin Scelzo’s compelling fiddle function as a cohesive unit throughout the release. They contribute some original songwriting

The six members of The Grascals share instantly recognizable chemistry. The lineup has changed over the band’s two-decade history, but the aesthetic remains the same. Moreover, The Grascals never stop valuing simpatico imaginations. The thirteen songs included on their new album 20 document songwriters, singers, and musicians working on the same page, and results in a full

UniversalDice’s Misfit Memoirs isn’t your typical indie rock album. It’s more like a long, meandering conversation with a friend who’s been around the block a few too many times, armed with a guitar and an open heart. Equal parts classic rock nostalgia and indie experimentation, Misfit Memoirs is what happens when a band decides to

Blonde & Grey’s latest offering, Drifting Through The Universe, isn’t merely an album; it’s an invitation to embark on a sonic voyage that straddles the line between nostalgia and the contemporary. The duo, comprised of Kathy Olsen and Neil Friend, has skillfully crafted a collection that echoes the golden age of pop-rock while infusing it

Crystal-N is making waves in the pop world with her captivating voice and vibrant energy. As she gears up for the release of her new music, we had the chance to sit down with her to learn more about her journey, musical influences, and what’s in store. How did you get started in music, and

Vincent Covello’s Torchlights is a seldom-heard musical animal. Adult-oriented pop boasting mature songwriting and a solid adherence to fundamentals is increasingly rare. Fashion has found the sensitive songwriter’s penchant for strong vocals, plentiful piano, melody, and tradition-minded playing fallen out of favor. Covello didn’t get the memo or else he didn’t care. URL: https://vincentcovellomusic.com/ Let’s be grateful

One of the more peculiar things about music is how it can transport you—not just physically to a place, but emotionally to an entire chapter of your life. Now, imagine yourself lying on a sun-drenched beach, steel drums playing softly in the background, when suddenly, The High Plains Drifters’ latest single, “Summer Girl (Redux),” begins

The new single “What People Think Of Me is None of My Business” from West Virginia’s Robert Hale is a near-certain success. The third in a recent trio of singles, Hale claims the Tim Stafford/Jon Weisberger-written song as his own with a forceful vocal performance. He surrounds himself with five-star instrumental contributions that deliver blazing

Red Camel Collective is one of the most distinctive bluegrass units to hit the scene in recent memory. The five-piece outgrowth of the renowned Junior Sisk Band features the impressive talents of Heather Berry Mabe’s vocals and guitar, Jonathan Dillon’s mandolin playing, Jeff Partin’s resonator guitar work, Toby Mabe on banjo, and Curt Love manning

Hank Harris’ latest collection Beautiful Planet is another high-water mark in a songwriting career that has flown under the mainstream radar. The eleven-track song cycle defies its label. Calling these recordings Americana is a useless parlor game. They are, resolutely, songs, and nothing more. They defy easy categorization. It doesn’t mean we’re in alien territory. Much of

Feez Da Popstar isn’t a shooting star. His continued musical output is something more. It’s the sustained flash of a seemingly inexhaustible talent gaining momentum with each new release. The alter-ego of New York City DJ Jay Faire, Feez Da Popstar’s gifts as a producer, performer, and songwriter are growing more evident with each new

James Robert Webb stands out in a crowded country music scene. There is a bevy of reasons why. Webb doesn’t attempt to remake the musical wheel. However, Webb has mastered pouring old wine into new bottles. Webb transmutes country music influences such as fellow Oklahomans Bob Wills and Garth Brooks, among others, through his personal

Formerly known as Canelita Sabrosa until December 2023, the Georgia seven-man outfit Pangaea is well on its way to making that new name popular. The band’s latest single “Come Together” is a bold and inventive cover of The Beatles’ classic from the Abbey Road album. The song isn’t uncharted territory. Legendary American rockers Aerosmith famously covered the

In his brand-new album The Gospel According to Mark, singer Mark D. Conklin translates the word of the scripture using the international language of music to create what is undeniably one of the most harmonious and melodic releases of 2024. Consisting of twelve unique musical tracks and twelve additional excerpts from Mark, The Gospel According