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Music Review: Grayson Capps -‘Heartbreak, Misery, and Death’
Standards Grayson Capp’s new release, Heartbreak, Misery and Death, is the singer/songwriter’s foray into producing an album of standards. Standards is a rather vague term North Americans use for referring to anything from Gershwin to traditional folk songs from the United Kingdom. Basically, it means a song you’re likely to …
Read More »Music Review: The Coal Men – ‘Everett’
What The Coal Men have that not many amplified Americana bands do is gripping songwriting that makes their dark sound grab hold and sink in.
Read More »Song Premiere: Luke LeBlanc – ‘Oh My Lordy’
The Minneapolis singer-songwriter targets the quandaries of life with this single from his upcoming third album.
Read More »Music Review: Grayson Capps – ‘South Front Street’
'South Front Street from Grayson Capps is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to one of America's best kept musical secrets.
Read More »Music Review: Kinky Friedman – ‘Resurrection’
Heartfelt and thoughtful, 'Resurrection' from Kinky Friedman will warm the hearts of anyone who loves the strength and beauty of a good song.
Read More »Song Premiere: The Iveys – ‘Colors of Honey’
We debut the newest single from the upcoming album by quintessential family band The Iveys.
Read More »Music Review: David Anderson – ‘Lake Placid Blue’
'Lake Placid Blue' is a gorgeously laid-back album with soft energy and grand lyricism.
Read More »Music Review: Timber – ‘The Family’
With 'The Family,' Timber delivers imaginative, visibly supple coloration and ozone-like misty resonance.
Read More »Music Preview: Carter Sampson Drops ‘Lucky’
‘Lucky’ is a must-hear album for lovers of genuine country music, the kind that’s simple, charming, and evocative.
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