After over a decade of making music, Chicago’s Go Time! proves they’re as dedicated and dynamic as ever with their tenth studio album, X. The band—Scott Niekelski (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steve Grzenia (drums, backing vocals), Paul Schmidt (guitar, backing vocals), and Mark Marketti (bass)—has built a reputation on sharp songwriting, powerful live performances, and an
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Gathering former Redline members and penning a new song inspired by an uncanny near-sighting of the band’s late and lamented leader Audie Blaylock is an excellent tribute to the recently deceased bluegrass giant. Felled at 61 years old in January 2004, Blaylock’s onetime bassist, friend, and songwriting partner Reed Jones sings a heartfelt look back
Rachel DeeLynn’s “Can You Hear Me Now?” is unabashedly personal and irrepressible modern hard rock. The Nashville-based Berklee College of Music graduate has enjoyed a recent single, “The Dark”, achieving Grammy consideration and is nearing her debut EP’s release. She’s likewise logged several well-received live performances that have set the groundwork for the aforementioned collection.
“Apples” by Kill Tuco is like a Red Bull shot to the soul. A three and a half minute, no-frills adrenaline rush that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of a sweaty house party circa 1979. You know, the kind where someone’s dad’s garage morphs into a concert venue, and someone’s terrible beer
Curious Dreamers’ release Hushabye Lullabye (Music from the Original TV Series) has an appeal extending far past its obvious tailoring for children. The sum of Sacha Kelly and Giles Lamb’s efforts invokes emotion and flights of fancy capable of spellbinding even music devotees. Melodic strengths are a big reason why. Curious Dreamers concoct ten winning melodies for
I’ve always said not many can do country legend George Straight proper justice, however today let me proclaim two things. One: I ate a few of my aforementioned words, and two: Finis Smith fits comfortably into the category of “not many.” The cowboy hat is not a prop for Finis Smith. The young Texan-born singer,
Songs of the Carter Family by Pam Linton is not merely an album—it is an embrace, a woven quilt of musical heritage, crafted by a woman whose voice is as warm and strong as an old cast iron stove. Pam Linton, with her small frame and mighty spirit, steps into the shoes of the Carter
With her sophomore album Of Love and Loss, B.B. Cole crafts an ode to the intricacies of human relationships, loss, and love. Each track is a vignette, a scene set against a backdrop of country’s rolling plains, gospel’s sacred warmth, and Tex-Mex’s sunlit vibrancy. The album flows like a film, each song a chapter in a larger
Adam Christian Bass’ album Between Worlds is like a box of chocolates. Take a bite from each track and you’ll get a little taste of something sweet for all occasions: love, loss, reflection…and even something to get you on your feet dancing. You want to party? Try “Lift Off.” It features infectious Latin rhythms that
Andrew Crawford knows a good song when he hears one. His cover of Guy Clark’s “The Guitar” rates as one of the best roots music singles released in 2024. The South Carolina-based singer/songwriter and guitarist teams up with gifted fiddler Michael Cleveland to give Clark’s classic a decidedly bluegrass spin. They’re joined by Tim Crouch’s
Let’s cut the crap: Misfit Memoirs by UniversalDice isn’t just another rock album—it’s an emotional firestorm. It’s the kind of record that crawls inside your chest, makes itself at home, and then stomps around until you’ve felt every pang of regret, every flash of fury, and every shred of hope it has to offer. It’s
With their electrifying new single, Break Me Down, Worldwide Panic has crafted an anthem that resonates with anyone who’s ever faced adversity, only to rise stronger. From its hard-hitting riffs to its emotionally charged lyrics, the track is a masterclass in modern rock, blending elements of hardcore and melodic hooks that will leave listeners both uplifted and energized.
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
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
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
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
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