To put it mildly, Caitlin Cannon has lived a lot of life in her years. Thankfully, when she released The TrashCannon Album in May, she offered listeners their first glimpse into her story. Whether she's content with "Going for the Bronze," realizing her addictions to alcohol and a certain relationship were poisonous to her on "Deliver,"... Continue Reading →
Kendell Marvell Releases Countrified Cover of Lee Hazlewood’s “Houston”
2020 was supposed to be a transformative year for Kendell Marvel. It took from him the opportunity to tour in support of his greatly successful sophomore album Solid Gold Sounds, released in October of 2019, and a chance to hit the road with Chris Stapleton. Solid Gold Sounds came as Marvel’s response to Lowdown &... Continue Reading →
Bailey Rae Offers a New Side of Her Traditional, Texas Country Sound with Sophomore Single “I’m in Love”
To put it mildly, 2020 has been a rough year. For artists, there are many things like performing live that is out of their control until circumstances are safe to do so again. So what can they do as we all navigate these strange times? Focus on what they can control. For Bailey Rae, this... Continue Reading →
Staying True: The Grace Leer Story (So Far)
Oftentimes, artists can spend what feels like a lifetime waiting for their first “big break.” And in a year that has been hectic to say the least, those opportunities may seem harder to come by. However, in order to catch that “big break,” there’s usually a few risks that need to be taken first. In... Continue Reading →
Caroline Marquard Offers Sonically Diverse Debut EP ‘The Prologue’
Being sonically "pigeonholed" is a common fear shared amongst artists, as they often stress the importance of keeping listeners on their toes as they make their way through a particular release, and on a larger scale, their career as a whole. Swiss-American singer/songwriter Caroline Marquard introduced herself in October of 2018 with her single "Not... Continue Reading →
Tessy Lou Williams Expresses the Commonality of Heartbreak on Debut, Self-Titled Solo Album
Tessy Lou Williams has been on a journey to releasing her debut album for a decade. After establishing herself with Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars, Williams is writing the next chapter of her career herself. With her self-titled album, Williams' first chapter has us locked in and ready for more as we savor each... Continue Reading →
Katie Cole Finds the Power of the Not-So-Happy Ending in Her New Music
As we've made our way through our lives, one thing that has become abundantly clear is that not every situation ends as they do in movies. Life doesn't always give us the best shake, and hardships are a natural hand that we are dealt at times. Music is often a healer during those times of... Continue Reading →
Skylar Gregg to Offer a Fresh Perspective with a Vintage Feel on Upcoming Album ‘Roses’
That feeling of fresh, yet familiar air when listening to music is a feeling that is so cherished in today's music climate. Luckily, Skylar Gregg provides just that. As she wears her myriad of stylistic influences on her sleeve, Gregg is preparing the release of her third album Roses, an album comprised of a decade's worth... Continue Reading →
Jeffery Allen Imler Harkens Back to Traditional Storytelling on Debut Album “Another Shot”
As the new decade gets underway, so is a new appreciation for the traditional country sound. More and more people are starting to miss fiddle, steel, and the stories that tell the story of the average Joe or average Jane that seems to have been tossed away for a more saturated sound. Not only has... Continue Reading →
Ashley Ryan Preserves the Classic Country Sound on First Two Singles
If the sound of the steel guitar makes your heart melt and you appreciate the beauty of a good fiddle solo but haven't heard Ashley Ryan's music yet, you're missing out. A self-proclaimed lover of 90s country, the California native delivers a breath of fresh, yet familiar air on her first two singles "Reload" and... Continue Reading →