Claire Uebelacker

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

If you like big, bold country music, you’re probably already aware that there hasn’t been a generation of new and exciting players like the one we’re hearing at the moment in quite a long time. WEBSITE: https://www.chrischitseymusic.com/ Artists like the intriguing and emotional Chris Chitsey are changing the game for country music and removing creative

Ava Della Pietra returns with her new single “rearview mirror,” and it’s a barnburner. The New York-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is a step apart from many of her contemporaries in several ways. However, one of the most crucial distinctions is that Ava assumes responsibility for writing her own material. It reflects her passions and personality in ways

Today, we have the honor of speaking with Kathy Sabol! With a track record of delivering soul-stirring melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, Kathy continues to captivate audiences with her unparalleled talent and unwavering passion for the craft. Her newest release has left us captivated. Share with us all about your latest single Need to Know.  “Need to

Daryl Mosley’s “When the Good Old Days Were New” traffics in nostalgia. He makes no apologies for it. The three-time SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America) Songwriter of the Year enjoys a solid reputation as one of modern bluegrass’ legendary figures, and “When the Good Old Days Were New” further burnishes

Daniel Grindstaff is a keeper of the faith. His devotion to bluegrass music in our modern world marks this young musician as one of the rare few who sees its continued value in today’s landscape. A single pass through his first solo release Heroes & Friends illustrates that he’s committed to performing and recording vital contemporary bluegrass

North Carolina native and Berklee College of Music alum Liam Purcell’s Yellow Line features a dozen tracks that successfully revamp traditional bluegrass for a new generation. Purcell’s talents aren’t solely interpretative. He penned four of the twelve tracks, and the complementary material ensures a cohesive voice emerges from this collection. His Cane Mill Road bandmates are responsible

Tanya Mezh’s “Wanderlust” has already cracked iTunes’ Pop Charts Top 50, and it isn’t going to stall anytime soon. The recent release of this new single from the Russian-born Mezh solidifies her standing as one of the most promising pop music talents on the global stage today. There’s nothing facile or transitory about her gifts.

Step into the world of UniversalDice’s latest single, “Slip Away,” and prepare to embark on a musical odyssey like no other. This isn’t just a song—it’s a journey through the depths of emotion and the expanse of sound, a slow-burning ballad that ignites into a raging inferno. Clocking in at nearly six minutes, “Slip Away”

With an easy rhythm behind the drums to guide their ethereal glow, the keys in “Jupiter” are rivaled only by the sax that occasionally accents the melodic ribbonry they so beautifully unleash. The slow-churning ascent we find in this track isn’t all that different from the one that gives life to “Turn Clockwise and Push”

Hard rock rebels Vicious Kitty get very conceptual when they’re left to their own devices, and I don’t think their considerable buzz prepared me for what I was going to review this summer in their new LP Vicious Kitty. Just looking at the tracklist of Vicious Kitty alludes to a contemporary hedonism so many of their rivals have futilely

In a world where the pulse of rock music often races with fervor, UniversalDice’s latest single “Once Upon A Time” emerges as a poignant reminder that within the genre’s vast landscape lies a space for introspection and contemplation. With a nod to classic rock’s heyday, Gerry Dantone, the mastermind behind UniversalDice, crafts a track that

Step into the whimsical world of Streaking In Tongues, where melodies dance like fireflies and rhythms ripple like gentle streams. In their latest instrumental offering, Einstein’s Napkin, this father-son duo, Ronnie and Elliott Ferguson, deliver a musical escapade inspired by the poetic musings of Marty Achatz. But don’t be fooled by the lack of lyrical

It’s a bracing sign of confidence that musician/composer Jake Allen and painter Jennifer Mann named their first collaboration Refractions, Vol. 1. They are already looking to the future. I believe a single listen to this 10-song outing underscores why. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jakeallenmusic Each piece and the work as a whole bear witness to the unorthodox nature of

Irish-born vocalist Áine Burns has since relocated to South Carolina with her husband and Bonfire recording artist Danny Burns. She’s set to make a name for herself as a superb vocalist with her Celtic bluegrass rendition of the classic Irish folksong “I’m a Man You Don’t Meet Every Day”. It’s a tune with deep roots

In due time, I believe Daniel Grindstaff will find his way into the annals of bluegrass history. He’s well on his way. His new single “Looking at the World Through a Windshield” couples his considerable gifts with those of singer/songwriter and guitarist Trey Hensley. The two make a formidable pair. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/danielgrindstaffmusic/ Grindstaff has plied