It may have felt like an eternity, but we are officially just over halfway through the first half of 2020. And in a year where there haven't been a whole lot of positives, there has been so much excellent music released this year. Read below for our favorites (in no particular order), a little about... Continue Reading →

Seth Jones is a fan of words. And though his new album Puzzle Man is sonically pleasing, he hopes listeners take a deeper dive into the lyrics of each of the album's 12 songs. After releasing albums that border on punk, folk and country in the past, Jones proves that he's right at home with his... Continue Reading →

As we adjust to the new normal that 2020 has introduced us to, optimism may feel a million miles away. However, as it has since its inception, music is a remedy that makes that optimism feel a little more reachable. Without fail, at a time where we all needed something uplifting, as June came to... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →