If there’s one thing we love more than solo icons, it’s two artists coming together to create something unexpected, dynamic, and totally electric. Enter “Don’t Ya”, the new single from Jordan Anthony and Mackenzie Sol, two of American Idol Season 22’s standout stars. Teaming up as J+M, this soulful pop collaboration feels like the sonic
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Some bands are built for the present moment, thriving in the here and now. Others seem to straddle time itself, borrowing from the past while bending it forward into something unmistakably their own. HebbaJebba, the Minneapolis quintet behind Number 2, falls squarely into the latter camp, crafting an album that feels both timeless and urgent.
In the world of alt-pop, where nostalgia mingles with innovation and style dances with substance, Trevor Drury emerges as a force of nature—equal parts polished icon and introspective provocateur. With Alice, It’s All in Your Head, Drury’s latest EP, he plunges deep into the corridors of human emotion, presenting us with an experience that feels
Songs with political or social agendas are tricky animals. Divorce your possible personal animus from the issue for a moment and ask yourself what Neil Young’s “Ohio” means to someone born, let’s say, between 1998 and 2002? Nothing, unless they have an interest in history. It’s just a guitar riff now. Its one-time call to
I’m convinced that Birdie Nichols has a chance to make a deeper mark than most young modern talents. WEBSITE: https://www.birdienichols.com/ Into the West makes it clear that the seventeen-year-old singer/songwriter has a head-spinning understanding of country music history. She plants her flag with several different stylistic variations over nine songs and tacks on an added variation
The beautiful red headed bombshell, one of New York’s nightlife extravaganzas and the soul of Rita Hayworth, Quinn Lemley has made a name for herself as the star of Burlesque, Broadway and the Silver Screen. “The Heat is On” allows Quinn to show the world the very essence of Rita Hayward through her own acting
Bradley Gaskin’s new material builds on the promise he first showed more than a decade ago. The Alabama-bred singer/songwriter landed a major label contract and believed his near future was set in stone. Man makes plans, and God laughs, as they say. Gaskin found himself without a label deal shortly after the impressive success of
Montana-born and now living in Texas, self-proclaimed LGBTQ cowboy with assorted irons blazing within varying fires. His musical endeavors are among his most pre-eminent pursuits. However, Mike Schikora is a talented woodworker whose skills in crafting custom pieces as well as renovating existing ones have built him a large commercial and residential client base. He
The Grascals’ 20 is a thirteen-track outing that commemorates the band’s improbably successful 20-year run promoting a rather hoary and niche style of popular music. What they’re peddling, instead, is a continually vital form of music that encourages community, shows tremendous musicianship, and never fails to entertain listeners. A constant balance between today and yesterday distinguishes their
“Waterfall” supplies us with a notable example of that talent. Her new single from a forthcoming EP release bursts from the speakers with engaging physicality. Grammy-winning producer Marc Swersky intuitively grasps how to frame Jules’ strengths for maximum effect. He pushes her personable vocals to the forefront without ever upsetting the overall presentation and buttresses
New England-based band Rock Hearts may hail from an improbable region of the United States for bluegrass music. However, the distinct Southern heritage of the genre doesn’t impede aspiring musicians from absorbing its lessons and performing music in that vein consistently. Innumerable musical movements throughout history prove this. If you have any regional biases, check
James Robert Webb’s “Lost in Vega$” is one of country music’s best singles in 2024. It’s the latest first taste from the native Oklahoman’s upcoming full-length album Weekend Outlaw and deeply impacts listeners. I love how Webb revamps the anthemic country AOR sound for modern audiences. He rides the forceful drumming production without succumbing to
Blonde & Grey, the magnetic duo consisting of Kathy Olsen and Neil Friend, has once again proven that they are more than just a band—they are a sonic experience. Their latest album, Drifting Through The Universe, is a transcendent mix of pop-rock nostalgia and fresh, innovative sounds. With their distinctive blend of emotive vocals and
Alright, let’s talk about ViennaCC – the Austrian music renegade, one-man band, and all-around sonic wizard who’s out here delivering vibes like it’s his full-time job. His latest track? “Weekend Mood.” Picture this: it’s a Friday night, you’ve just punched out, and all that stands between you and 48 hours of pure, unfiltered freedom is
It’s impressive to hear how well K-Bust balances a consistent stylistic approach without ever imitating herself. This stage name for Chilean-born Karla Bustamante provides an energetic vehicle for her musical artistry; a single listen supplies ample proof that Bustamante is a “lifer”. Her third album Rebirth enjoys an unity of sound I associate with the most assured
Alice the G00n is that odd, hybrid kind of entertainer who is an effective mix between a Museum of Modern Art exhibit, and someone with mainstream, commercial prospects on the horizon. You never get the sense anything she does isn’t coming from a place of absolute authenticity, but it isn’t overly sentimental either. In fact,
There is a certain inevitability to summer, the way it arrives each year with promises of warmth, light, and the easy allure of love. We all know the kind: fleeting, drenched in sunlight, and carrying with it the weight of unfulfilled possibilities. This is the landscape The High Plains Drifters traverse in their latest single,
Nick Chandler and Delivered’s new release, a single entitled “Old Devil’s Dream”, is the band’s first foray since unleashing their 2022 full-length Silver Bird on an unsuspecting bluegrass community. Chandler’s prodigious mandolin playing, guitarist Spencer Atkinson, bassist Gary Trivette, and banjo player Jake Burrows share that rare telepathic bond that seemingly great musical units, regardless of
Know the name Phil Coyne? Maybe his musical act, The Wayward Aces? No? Well, soon you will. Akin to Allison Krauss and Union Station, Mr. Coyne and his band are epitomizing Aussie Blues, taking everything back to basics from both a music standpoint and a business marketing standpoint. Coyne clearly isn’t interested in the pomp
Man, let me tell you something groovy about NYMPHYA’s latest album, What Have I Forgotten? As a seasoned traveler of the psychedelic landscape—think back to the days when the Grateful Dead were weaving their magic, and everyone was wearing tie-dye and saying “far out”—I’ve seen a lot of music come and go. But let me
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