I’ve now seen death from two very different points of view. In 1988, I was hit by an illness without a name, an illness that would imprison me in my bedroom for the next fifteen years. Today it’s called myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome. I lost nearly everything that had made me me, the
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The Veer Union have launched into 2025 with the release of the their new album, “Welcome To Dystopia”. The 8 song, apocalyptic themed album by the Vancouver BC, Canada based group includes previously released hit singles “Empirical”; “Is This How It Ends”, and the title track, which included a guest appearance by rising rockers Silent Theory. The focus track
Let’s be real for a second—when I first heard about Q-Less, I didn’t expect to love it. I mean, a word game invented by an 80-something-year-old? In a world full of fast-paced video games, endless TikTok scrolling, and Netflix binges, I didn’t think I’d ever find myself obsessed with rolling dice and making words. But
Swainn’s remastered Under a Willow Tree should prompt a thorough re-evaluation of the Arizona-based band’s eleven-song release. Listeners have long accepted that it has quality songwriting. However, introducing new bassist Rob MacIntosh into the mix and refurbishing several guitar parts soups up an already high-powered engine. It revitalizes already vibrant songs with a newfound edge that cuts
I’ve always been a big fan of artists talented enough to pour old wine into new bottles. We can consider B.B. Cole among their ranks. The European-born singer/songwriter returns with her sophomore album Of Love and Loss. It’s an ambitious twelve-song collection that consistently explores the aforementioned themes, love, and loss, from a variety of angles.
Based out of North Carolina, The Burnett Sisters Band’s first release for Pinecastle Records, “Sorrow Grief and Pain” will garner the three siblings a great deal of well-deserved attention. The song, written by band member and multi-instrumentalist Geary Allen, has a deep bluegrass influence throughout the track. Strong echoes of folk song tradition are present
Singer, musician, and performer Chris Davis’ paean to his adopted Bluegrass state home, “Blue Kentucky Wind”, positions his solo career for a considerable boost. It’s the first single from a pending full-length Pinecastle Records debut scheduled for a 2025 release. Davis has picked a choice Larry Cordle/Leslie Satcher-written track to lead off one of his
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