“A classic New England cowboy song about about a disgruntled plow driver. yeehaw!” – Grain Thief We have been enjoying the 2018 Grain Thief record “Stardust Lodge” for the past couple weeks. Our favorite song off of the record is “Stateline Hills” as it tells the story of traveling and losing but still trying for success. Another song that we want to highlight from that … Continue reading Dive into the recent Grain Thief Record!
It seems like it is almost every day that people are coming forward about being victims of sexual assault and harassment. Finally, the voices of the survivors are being heard. As more and more people come forward, the #MeToo movement is being taken more seriously, and hopefully this inspires change and serves as a bit of healing for all of the survivors. The indie rock … Continue reading Bridge 19 Courageously Sing in Support of the #MeToo Movement
“Being honest and authentic is something we’ve always made a conscious effort to be, both lyrically and musically. Everything we write and sing about is real life for us, but the same things happen to everybody in every walk of life, in every town.” – Pretty Archie Pretty Archie is out with a quick-paced Americana song called “Stay The Same.” The song features a southern … Continue reading Pretty Archie Release LP Containing Quick-Picked Americana Song
Brad Armstrong has released the single “Brother Ford” to tease his upcoming Americana album that is due out on April 19th, 2019. The bluesy single starts off strongly with an incredibly well played acoustic guitar that riffs and bends. The sound floats between folk and blues, giving a more roots vibe when additional instrumentation kicks in, such as classical sounding strings that can really rip. … Continue reading Brad Armstrong Shows True Story Telling Talents on “Brother Ford”
“O Death is a traditional song ripped directly from the pages of the American Songbook. It has been sung and performed countless times – because of it’s timelessness and it’s roots in American music, we choose to make our own modern rendition. It’s lyrics personify death and are chilling, haunting and honest; something we were looking to capture. Typically it’s sung either a cappella or … Continue reading Just Whiskey Releases Fresh Rendition of Classic Americana Song “O Death”
A brilliantly played guitar and a bluesy-folk vocal is the first thing that is noticeable about the king heat ensemble. This Americana band, based in the U.K. is out with their debut EP classically titled “Songs.” One of our favorite tracks from their new EP is titled “Give or Take.” The singers voice comes across the track as raspy and really meshes well together with … Continue reading The King Heat Ensemble is Out with a Great Bluesy-Folky Debut EP
“This song is about a woman I love but she is a free spirit who can’t settle down.” Josh Del has released an EP titled “Old Crow” in late 2018. Having been born and raised in the heat of desert, Josh Del has always used songwriting and singing as a tool to pass the time and escape the reality of the atmosphere he lives in. … Continue reading Josh Del Releases Americana Song about the Woman he Loves who won’t Settle Down
Pedro the Lion’s ‘The Quietest Friend’ is some deep, folky indie rock from this prolific singer-songwriter. “In August 2016,” a press release reads, “during what he now recognizes as his lowest point, David Bazan was touring the country alone in an aging minivan and found himself in his hometown of Phoenix.” Before taking off the next morning “Bazan gave himself the gift of a quick … Continue reading Pedro the Lion’s ‘The Quietest Friend’ Is the Most Introspective Indie Rock
Runner’s ‘Eggshell’ is some fuzzy, layered indie rock with a broad, homey approach. These guys have “quickly become of the best kept secrets in their music scene today,” they say. “The band fuses electronic and experimental elements into their ragged, heart-on-your-sleeve folk-rock.” They use the somewhat facetious phrase “Bandcamp songs for Soundcloud kids,” to define their sound. There’s a lot of really cool stuff happening … Continue reading Runner’s ‘Eggshell’ Is Fuzzy, Nostalgic Indie Rock
Danny Schmidt’s new song “Last Man Standing” is musically compelling and lyrically stunning. This talented songwriter is a great storyteller in his songs, both through music and lyrical content. “Last Man Standing” is a mellow sounding song that has an “anything goes” vibe to it. The song combines elements of folk, blues, country and Americana music to create a sound that brings listeners back to … Continue reading Danny Schmidt Releases “Last Man Standing” to Tease Upcoming LP & SXSW Performance
