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Video: Lawrence Rothman Debuts New Song 'Dreams Die Hard' From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 10, 2024 Acclaimed songwriter, musician and producer Lawrence Rothman’s new song, “Dreams Die Hard,” just debuted in addition to the official music video, directed by renowned director Floria Sigismondi. Dreams Die Hard is the latest track unveiled from Rothman’s anticipated new album, The Plow That Broke th... 
PITCH PERFECT 3 Star Returns With Unapologetic Sophomore Album
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024 HANNAH FAIRLIGHT, known for her roles in Pitch Perfect 3 and Crazy Hearts: Nashville, returns with a bold sophomore album. Dive into the latest musical offering from this multi-talented artist. A regular at haunts like NYC's The Bitter End and Arlene's Grocery, Fairlight went on to grace stages acro... 
Joan Osborne Kicks Off U.S. Tour In March
by Michael Major - February 29, 2024 The twelve contemplative tracks offer hope and solace, while exploring Osborne's own unique journey from small-town Kentucky to around the world. Produced by Ben Rice (Valerie June, Norah Jones), this reflective record emulates that rich Americana sound, providing a sense of comfort and peace to the... 
Lawrence Rothman Debuts New Song 'LAX' Feat. Amanda Shires
by Michael Major - February 27, 2024 “LAX” was inspired by a trip Rothman took to Tennessee, where they stayed in a historic cabin outside of Nashville once inhabited by Leonard Cohen in the late ‘60s. It was during this trip/visit that Rothman was rushed to the hospital, an experience that led them to reflect on their near-fatal battl... 
90s Shoegaze Vanguards Majesty Crush Reissue 'Fan' EP
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024 Majesty Crush release a new accompanying visual for “Horse” from Fan, along with fresh intel on the single – bassist Hobey Echlin tells, “‘Horse' was written about a friend who was going through addiction in a way that was sympathetic and even empathetic. The music itself was pretty dark for us, bas... 
Son Of The Velvet Rat Share New Single 'Deeper Shade Of Blue' Ft. Jolie Holland
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024 “Deeper Shade Of Blue” follows previous singles “Rosary,” which Americana Highways exclaimed, “the suspense and darkness begins its haunting from the opening note,” and “Beautiful Day,” which Glide Magazine called, “a dreamy work of Americana-laced folk-rock that finds them leaning into a sound that... 
The Steel Wheels Release New LP 'Sideways'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 Virginia-based Americana pioneers The Steel Wheels have released new album Sideways via the band's own Big Ring Records. Produced by Sam Kassirer (Lake Street Dive, Langhorne Slim, Josh Ritter), Sideways is at once a meditation on the nonlinear nature of personal growth and a joyous celebration of l... 
Shoegaze Vanguards Majesty Crush Announce Career-Spanning Double LP
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 The band's frontman/vocalist David Stroughter, guitarist Mike Segal, bassist Hobey Echlin and drummer Odell Nails created a form of dream pop that was charged and uncompromising at a time when many were succeeding on an international level for merely recycling sounds originated by bigger bands.... 
Sarah Jarosz Releases New Album 'Polaroid Lovers'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 Sarah Jarosz has released her new album 'Polaroid Lovers'. The North American tour kicks off next week. For the first time in her career she opened herself up to collaborators, leading to writing sessions with Daniel Tashian, Ruston Kelly, and Natalie Hemby. The results are a more electric and soun... 
Lawrence Rothman Drops 'Poster Child' Written With Jason Isbell & Title Track From New Album
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024 Lawrence is known for their work, which includes their recent album, 2021's acclaimed Good Morning, America (feat. Lucinda Williams, Amanda Shires, Marissa Nader, Girlpool, etc) as well as their work as a producer and songwriter for artists including Angel Olsen, Margo Price, Amanda Shires, Kali Uch... 
Americana Duo The Glass Hours to Release New Album in March
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024 The Glass Hours will release self-titled studio album. Their self-titled nine-song debut album will be released by Cornelius Chapel Records in early 2024. With the exception of Sue Westcott on fiddle (Chet Atkins, Tom Jones), the album was written, performed, recorded and produced by Brad and Megan ... 
Son Of The Velvet Rat Share New Single 'Rosary' Ft. Jolie Holland
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024 The track, which arrives with a music video, features vocals from Jolie Holland. They are known for their jagged folk-pop melodies, infusing the cabaret traditions of Old World masters like Georges Brassens, Jacques Brel and Fabrizio De André with the Old Testament prophecy and Kabbalistic visions o... 
ISMAY Releases New Track 'The Lonely Stallion' From New Album 'DESERT PAVEMENT'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024 Desert Pavement (directed by Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse) is a collection of alternative American roots music, featuring lush folk songs that embody the sound of the New American West. ISMAY is Avery Hellman, a Bay Area native whose art and creativity is fueled from the rural California land on whic... 
Son Of The Velvet Rat Announce New Album 'Ghost Ranch'
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023 They are known for their jagged folk-pop melodies and forbidding ballads, infusing the cabaret traditions of Old World masters like Georges Brassens, Jacques Brel and Fabrizio De André with the Old Testament prophecy and Kabbalistic visions of Townes Van Zandt, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.... 
Americana Duo The Glass Hours Share New Single From Their Debut LP
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023 The Glass Hours are American songwriters Brad Armstrong and Megan Barbera. Their music blurs between Sunday afternoon country-folk and the golden age of the 1970s. With the exception of Sue Westcott on fiddle (Chet Atkins, Tom Jones), the album was written, performed, recorded and produced by Brad a... 
Ruthie Foster Nominated For GRAMMY Award on LP 'Healing Time'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023 Austin-based singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 66th GRAMMY Awards for her critically acclaimed ninth studio album Healing Time, which was released in 2022 via Blue Corn Music. This marks Foster's fifth career GRAMMY nomination to date.... 
I'm With Her's Sarah Jarosz Shares New Single
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023 On this track, written with renowned songwriters Jon Randall (Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Marren Morris) and Gordie Sampson (Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban), Jarosz shares the sweetly lilting reverie that gave the album its title (from the first verse: “In a dream we were Polaroid... 
Video: The Americans Debut Music Video On LA Homeless 'Land Of The Free'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023 Watch the powerful music video 'Land of the Free' by The Americans, shedding light on homelessness in LA. With haunting melodies and poignant imagery, this video captures the harsh realities of life without a stable home. The video is a powerful and poignant piece that sheds light on the issue of ho... 
SARAH JAROSZ Shares New Single 'Columbus & 89th'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023 SARAH JAROSZ shares new single and video for 'Columbus & 89th' from her upcoming album 'Polaroid Lovers.' “Columbus & 89th” drifts into a dreamlike beauty as Jarosz reflects on the ineffable heartache of leaving her longtime home back in 2020. Watch the music video now. Plus, check out tour dates!... 
Video: L.A. Edwards Premieres Music Video for 'Peace Be With You'
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023 Teaming up once again with Producer Jeffrey Schroeder (Kacey Musgraves, Alicia Keys), “Peace Be With You” is the tragic-hero’s-journey prelude to their previous music video’s postmortem celebration (“Already Gone”). The video was shot on warm 16mm film and takes place in the Sonoran desert.... 
Willie Nelson's Revered Album 'Rainbow Connection' To Make Its Vinyl Debut
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023 Continuing the yearlong celebration of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday, UMe has added two additional titles to its extensive vinyl campaign of the legend’s UMG catalog: on November 10 Willie’s beloved 2001 kid-friendly album, Rainbow Connection, will be released on vinyl for the first time ever and hi... 
Patsy Cline's 10x Platinum 'Greatest Hits' Gets A Modern Vinyl Upgrade
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023 Cline is most remembered for being larger than life, with velvety vocals that betrayed her no-nonsense persona. She has been celebrated, covered, or cited as an influence by a diverse array of artists across the musical spectrum Cat Power, Elvis Costello, Kacey Musgraves, Margo Price, Lana Del Rey, ... 
Sarah Jarosz Shares Shares New Single From 'Polaroid Lovers' Album
by Michael Major - September 07, 2023 The song finds Jarosz backed by a decidedly more electric band, with her Texas lilt as clear and evocative as ever. Polaroid Lovers is available for pre-order digitally and on vinyl with gray, lavender, orange and green splatter variants. Indie retailers will also have a special blue and green splat... 
Video: Joan Osborne Releases Video For 'Great American Cities'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Celebrated artist Joan Osborne is sharing the video for her compelling song “Great American Cities.” With an appreciation for major metropolitan centers, the video finds Osborne dancing in front of an American flag while highlighting the creativity, connectivity and joy found in our nation’s inspire... 
Ida Mae Release New Single 'Wild Flying Dove' From New Album 'Thunder Above You'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2023 The album was conceived following Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean discovering she was pregnant while on tour with Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams in San Francisco. They teamed with longtime collaborators Ethan Johns, who contributed drums on the album, and bassist Nick Pini (Laura Marling, Nick M... |
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