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Steve Dawson Will Release Sixth Solo Album This Summer
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024 Ghosts is the sixth solo album from Chicago-based musician and songwriter Steve Dawson. It's being release June 7 on venerable Chicago label Pravda Records on CD, 12” LP vinyl, digital download and on streaming platforms.... 
Old 97's to Release 13th Album 'American Primitive' in April
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024 Produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, Neko Case) and featuring iconic guest musicians like Peter Buck of R.E.M. and Scott McCaughey of The Young Fresh Fellows and The Minus 5, the album took shape in a series of deliberately whirlwind sessions at Flora Studio in Portland, ... 
Kara Jackson Announces Spring U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - January 30, 2024 The Poet Laureate, singer-songwriter, and most exciting new artist of 2023, Kara Jackson is thrilled to embark on her first US headline tour. The No Fun tour is in support of her critically acclaimed debut album Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?, released last year via September.... 
Margo Cilker Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023 Out now via Fluff & Gravy Records (Loose Music in the UK/EU), the 11-track set has received Best of the Year nods from NPR Music, Bandcamp Daily, Stereogum, Paste Magazine, UNCUT, MOJO, Folk Alley, and more, as well as a 2024 UK Americana Music Award nomination for International Album of the Year. ... 
Loose Wing Releases New Album 'MIRACLE BABY'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 12, 2023 Seattle rock is alright! Loose Wing brings it (along with country, synth touches) for an “authenticity that shines” on “Miracle Baby,” out now.... 
Melody Federer Shares New Album 'Chapters from the Fairy Tale'
by Michael Major - September 22, 2023 Federer has worked with a vast range of musicians, from major pop artists P!nk and Hilary Duff, to electroclash producers Plastik Funk and Gazzo. She’s written R&B tracks for Kelly Rowland, traditional folk-rock tunes for Jacob Whitesides, and crafted alongside titans of the jazz world like Michael ... 
M. Ward Shares 'too young to die' feat. First Aid Kit
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 M. Ward is sharing “too young to die” feat. First Aid Kit, the final pre-release track from his upcoming album ‘Supernatural Thing,’ out this Friday. In the song’s new video, Ward is a security guard working the graveyard shift who starts to see the ladies of First Aid Kit appear in his security cam... 
Queen of Swords Shares Sophomore Album 'Year 8'
by Michael Major - June 09, 2023 The album title is an astrology reference “signifying deep change, intergenerational themes, and big life thresholds,” and was co-produced by Carmen Elle (DIANA) and engineered by Steve Chahley (Neko Case, Nelly Furtado, Wu-Tang Clan).... 
Rachel Baiman Releases New Album 'Common Nation of Sorrow'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023 Produced by Baiman, mixed by Tucker Martine (Neko Case, The Decemberists, First Aid Kit) and recorded at The Tractor Shed outside of Nashville, the album offers an assessment of the country’s current state, telling stories of American capitalism as well as the individual and communal devastation it ... 
Marty Stuart Releases New Song 'Sitting Alone' From First Album In 6 Years 'Altitude'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023 Marty Stuart released his new song “Sitting Alone” from his forthcoming album. Stuart is currently in the midst of a nationwide headlining tour that resumes this Friday, March 24 in St. Louis, MO before performing at Stagecoach Festival on April 29 and hitting the road with Chris Stapleton this summ... 
The New Pornographers Share New Single 'Pontius Pilate's Home Movies'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2023 The New p*rnographers are debuting their new track “Pontius Pilate’s Home Movies” in anticipation of their forthcoming album Continue as a Guest. The band previously shared the record’s first single, “Really Really Light,” alongside a Christian Cerezo-directed vide. Most recently they debuted the al... 
Rachel Baiman Releases New Song 'Bad Debt'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2023 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Baiman’s new song, “Bad Debt,” is out now. “Bad Debt” is the third song unveiled from Baiman’s anticipated new album, Common Nation of Sorrow. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!... 
Kara Jackson Announces Debut Album 'Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023 The Poet Laureate, singer-songwriter, Chicago-based Kara Jackson is thrilled to share details for her upcoming debut album Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? via September. They enlisted close friends and fellow artists Nnamdi, Kaina and Sen Morimoto to help on the album’s production. Watch ... 
Rachel Baiman Shares New Song 'Lovers and Leavers'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023 Produced by Baiman, mixed by Tucker Martine (Neko Case, The Decemberists, First Aid Kit) and recorded at The Tractor Shed outside of Nashville, the album offers an assessment of the country’s current state, telling stories of American capitalism as well as the individual and communal devastation it ... 
Freja The Dragon Releases Sophomore EP 'Midnight Feelings'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023 Freja The Dragon, the Swedish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and protégé of Peter Bjorn and John's Bjorn Yttling (whose credits include Lykke Li, Chrissie Hynde, Neko Case, Diplo, Kygo & Primal Scream) has released her mesmerizing new EP Midnight Feelings via Villa.... 
Kara Jackson Releases New Songs 'Dickhead Blues/Brain'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023 Wielding her voice like a honey-coated blade, Kara Jackson crafts a blend of emotional folk music and poetic alt-country. With the radical honesty of Nina Simone, the intricate lyricism of Fiona Apple and Joanna Newsom, and the straightforward, no-frills delivery of artists like Kimya Dawson, Kara’s... 
Wilder Woods Returns with Anticipated New Album 'FEVER / SKY'
by Michael Major - January 12, 2023 On the album, the charismatic singer/songwriter offers eleven captivating tracks featuring powerful roots-rock/R&B infused anthems alongside potent, reflective moments. The first single is the album opener, the fiery, soul stirring “Maestro (Tears Don’t Lie).” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!... 
The New Pornographers to Release Their Merge Records Debut Album 'Continue as a Guest'
by Michael Major - January 09, 2023 The 10-track record is produced by Newman and features compatriots Neko Case, Kathryn Calder, John Collins, Todd Fancey and Joe Seiders as well as contributions from saxophonist Zach Djanikian and in addition to the Bejar co-write, glimmering track 'Firework in the Falling Snow' was co-penned by Sad... 
Lincoln Barr Announces Midwest Tour in March 2023
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023 After a pandemic interlude that saw the release of several boundary-stretching singles, Barr reconvened the core cast from his solo debut, Trembling Frames for a joyous session in late summer 2021 – guitarist, co-producer, and confidante Johnny Sangster (Neko Case, Braly Sangster, The Tripwires).... 
Tennessee Singer-Songwriter Teni Rane Releases New Single 'Meet Me in Stockholm'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2022 Heralded East Tennessee singer-songwriter Teni Rane has welcomed the next era of her musical journey with the release of the affecting new single, 'Meet Me in Stockholm.'... 
Alt-Country Duo Altameda Releases New EP 'Born Losers Live'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022 Born Losers Live features three live recordings from the band’s acoustic set at the Old Town School of Folk in Chicago, IL supporting The Zombies and two live in-studio sessions with a 9-piece band at Toronto-based recording studio Taurus Recording. The band also shared live videos of “Wheel of Love... 
Hunting Release New Single 'Cat Eyes' Off Upcoming Album 'You've Got Love (But It Even Tears You Apart)'
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022 On “Cat Eyes,” Bradley and Jessicka are joined not only by Dave Say, but also Paul Rigby (Neko Case) on guitar, and Daniel Ruiz on drums. The album, due for a November 11 release via Nevado Music, also features the previously released cover of Sparklehorse’s “Piano Fire,” shared last month alongside... 
VIDEO: Madison Cunningham Performs 'Hospital' on KIMMEL LIVE
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022 Last night, acclaimed artist Madison Cunningham performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from her recent album. The album finds Cunningham working with Mike Elizondo (Twenty One Pilots, Gary Clark Jr.) as well as Tucker Martine (Neko Case, Sufjan Stevens) and longtime producer and collaborator Tyler Cheste... 
Jake La Botz Releases New Album 'Hair On Fire'
by Michael Major - September 09, 2022 La Botz will be touring in support of the record on his Tattoo Across America Tour, where he’ll be playing across the country, with some unusual places along the way, including the Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa, which the executive director for, and rapper, Danny Boy O'Connor (House of Pain/La Cok... 
Madison Cunningham Unveils New Song From 'Revealer'
by Michael Major - August 17, 2022 “Life According To Raechel,” the latest offering from Grammy-nominated Madison Cunningham’s highly anticipated forthcoming album Revealer. Revealer finds Cunningham working with Mike Elizondo (Twenty One Pilots, Gary Clark Jr.) as well as Tucker Martine (Neko Case, Sufjan Stevens) and longtime produ... |
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