Alex Haughey’s new film is Under the Influencer, now available on streaming (Apple TV, Amazon). At first glance, the zany satirical comedy feels like something akin to a Harmony Korine picture, complete with dazzling color, meticulous framing (shout out to cinematographer Matthew Lynn, QC’s It Lives Inside), and strange and offbeat characterization. Quickly though, we’re
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Alex Haughey’s new film is Under the Influencer, now available on streaming (Apple TV, Amazon). At first glance, the zany satirical comedy feels like something akin to a Harmony Korine picture, complete with dazzling color, meticulous framing (shout out to cinematographer Matthew Lynn, QC’s It Lives Inside), and strange and offbeat characterization. Quickly though, we’re
Longtime adult music fans will likely distrust any artist/songwriter who self-consciously describes their craft as a calling. It isn’t about the foundation of said calling. It’s about the inevitable wont of such performers to turn dogmatic and forsake their essential duty of providing an entertaining, enjoyable listening experience for their audience. Coppe Cantrell, however, gives
Indie bluegrass staples Williamson Branch were not content to simply utilize one style of approach in the recording of their new single “Kentucky Highway.” In this song, they combine elements from their wide range of influences to reshape a style of bluegrass that is somewhat outside of the norm in today’s popular Americana. Starting with
San Francisco has a historical reputation as a countercultural haven for music such as The Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane, but artists such as Gene O illustrate the community’s diversity. The longtime vocalist, guitarist, and lead songwriter for 80s pop maestros The Make is cut from a decidedly broader cloth than those aforementioned peers. His
I understand that Marc Miner is tilling well-worn territory with his modern invocation of outlaw/alternative country spiked with strands of other Americana styles. He does it well, however. Pouring old wine into new bottles isn’t an easy skill to master, however, and Miner’s eleven-track second album Last Heroes finds new flavors in a reliable vintage. The Vienna,
The third solo album from Diane Gentile and her band The Gentle Men, The Bad and the Beautiful, follows on the heels of 2020’s The White Sea. Gentile continues drawing from an impressive array of influences for her art, including David Bowie and Lucinda Williams, but the end result is resolutely her own. Co-produced by Gentile and
At times bittersweet in tone and constructed to make a bluegrass fan out of even the most discriminating of music critics this September, Daniel Grindstaff’s “Forever Young” is indeed a track worth its weight in gold if you like smooth strings and appearances from the likes of Dolly Parton and Paul Brewster when we’re least
Surreal and softly tucked into the eye of a mild hurricane of synth melodies, Danny Burns’ lead vocal in “Living in the Promisedland,” one of the ten songs found on the new record Promised Land, is entrancing from the start. Though not always the most expressive element in Promised Land, this voice is consistently the most endearing
We are getting to chat with the talented Luisa Wilson and we are so excited. Luisa is such a unique artist and everyone should be listening. Thank you for taking the time to chat with us. You have a new release out – congrats! What can you tell us about this song? Thank you so much! Yes, my new single “Love For
Folkies took themselves far too seriously just a generation ago, and the entire genre suffered for it. Gone is the pretentiousness of that era in the new album Whispers in the Wind by Lindley Creek, and in its place, we find a zeal for big strings and captivating lyrical themes that has the potential to excite the
From the moment the song begins, it’s clear that “Wine Country” is a meticulously crafted piece of modern country perfection, with an added bonus of some southern rock swagger. The production shines with a remarkable polish, leaving no room for imperfections. Every element is finely tuned, from the crisp guitars that drive the rhythm to the shimmering synths that add
Columbia, Missouri’s Dark Below is a band on the rise, storming out of America’s Midwest. Since forming in 2016, guitarist and vocalist Joshua Campbell, bassist and backing vocalist Josh Grove, and drummer Quin Koldan have teamed with famed producer Malcolm Springer and JPS Production’s Jason Schrick to make their groove heavy, hard rock sound. Springer,
We are chatting today with Heather Thomas. You have a great story of how you launched into music. Can you share with us more about your story? I started playing the drums in 5th grade band, fell in love with the instrument and playing music, and have never stopped! I had great teachers along the
Enormous melodies dressed as fleeting staples of the Americana aesthetic confront us with formidable strength in “Sourwood Ridge.” The pressure gets turned down while the tempo gets twisted in “The Little Rosewood Casket.” Gary Brewer gets his ducks in a row in “Tom Rock Twist” with just as much passion as he showcases in the
Teyquil is a talented and unique artist that we are so excited to talk further with. Big welcome! We are so excited to hear your new music. It is a little different from other songs you have out -tell us all about it! Hello, thanks for having me back. Yes, this single is a bit different from
We are happy to spend some time today with the talented Nashville based producer Kara Greskovic. Thank you for taking time to talk with us. Can you tell us a little about your story, where you started and where you are now? Of course, thanks for having me! I’m originally from Scranton, PA (where the
Step into room, and you will see Henri Cainglet’s work. The Filipino native has an undeniable, visual aesthetic that inspires both delightful bewilderment, and a sense of all-encompassing, wild-eyed immersion. There’s something refreshingly modern about his style, whilst simultaneously displaying a kind of timelessness. Mr. Cainglet’s mixture of his cultural roots with elements of key
Swaying with a weighty harmony as bulky as it is attractive, we find the gorgeous trappings of a throwback slow jam in “Storage,” one of the eight brand new, single-worthy songs comprising the new album +11 Hours by Conor Maynard. Maynard is bringing the melodic thunder like few others in the indie scene are this season, and
Now and again, someone with a brave voice comes around to say the things that need to be said the most without even batting an eye, and for fans of mild-mannered pop/rock, Rob Alexander could be that someone in 2023. His new single, “Get Over Yourself,” takes a somewhat basic bassline, shy synth melodies, and
I’m quite taken with Jaye Madison’s MIRЯOR: Vision and believe you will be as well. Jordan and Madison Skinner began singing together and apart in childhood, as most acts of this ilk do, and developed their vocal talents at an exponential pace. Their eventual move from Texas to Nashville accelerated their development and their debut MIRЯOR: Framework announced their
Colin Dieden proved himself during his tenure as The Mowgli’s frontman. The Calabasas, California-based band enjoyed a long run as one of the best indie acts on the scene. Dieden decided to go in a more pop direction and stepped out on his own in 2019 to launch a solo career under the name Little
Everett De Morier is a man you’ll soon realize it’s a privilege to meet. Everett De Morier, The Six Percent, and Being Part of a Select Few Everett De Morier is a man you’ll soon realize it’s a privilege to meet. Sure, he’s the bonafide author of four books, eight produced stage plays, an expose
Vineet Singh Hukmani is venturing into territory no other musician has dared. His new project is a full-fledged multiverse consisting of music, an accompanying comic book, and a 3D animated film. Run Storm & the Hope Star delivers the story of his character, an alter-ego named Run Storm, and the first music single from the multiverse project “Run!
With a piercing tonality that verges on retro in style a couple of times, the sterling but simple fretwork Benevolent & Divine intends on dishing out in their new single “Hyacinth” is nothing short of a magnetizing treasure for this track. Although all good rock n’ roll indeed relies on a certain level of melodic
Backed by a rambunctious rhythm that isn’t preceded by a big theatrical intro, the opening bars of “Fare Thee Well” by the charismatic Lindley Creek make it clear that fanciful frills of the conventional variety are not to be found in this new single from the acclaimed country crossover outfit. Contrarily, this is a roots
Two people can connect in incredible ways through the majesty of melodicism, and perhaps spring is the best time for a smart duet to debut, as it matches the tone of the season better than most any other kind of song in pop music can. Bruce Sudano is crooning alongside a worthy collaborator in Valerie
Lusty and alluding to an unspoken yet clubbish energy that could turn the temperature up in just about any room it’s played in, the groove beneath the lyrics in the new single “19” from up-and-coming pop singer/songwriter Taylor Jules is certainly one of the main reasons to give the track a listen this spring –
Though they don’t play as big a part here as they have in other iconic rock songs, the guitars that lace King Falcon’s “Cadillac” with sizzle are undeniably just as integral to the single’s chills factor as any of the other elements in the music are. If you haven’t already heard their work but like
To say music compromises a crucial part of Nathan Stanley’s DNA is an understatement. The grandson of bluegrass giant Dr. Ralph Stanley, one part of the famed Stanley Brothers and renowned for his performances with The Clinch Mountain Boys, comes by his voice honestly. He’s refined his work over the course of ten albums and
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