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Billy Strings Releases Highly Anticipated New Album 'Highway Prayers'
by Josh Sharpe - September 27, 2024 GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings released his highly anticipated new record, Highway Prayers. In celebration of the new music, Strings and his band will continue to tour through next year....
Billy Strings Debuts New Song 'Seven Weeks In County'
by Josh Sharpe - September 20, 2024 GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings has released his new song, “Seven Weeks In County.' The track is the latest unveiled from Strings’ highly anticipated forthcoming record, Highway Prayers, which will be released next Friday, September 27....
Billy Strings to Release New Studio Album 'Highway Prayers' in September; First Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - August 02, 2024 Highway Prayers, the highly anticipated new studio album from GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings, will be released September 27. The first single, Leadfoot, is available now....
Sam Palladio Releases New Single 'Gone Like The Summer'
by Josh Sharpe - July 19, 2024 Acclaimed musician and actor Sam Palladio has released his brand new single ‘Gone Like The Summer’ taken from his forthcoming debut album The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light out September 13th 2024....
Juliana Madrid Releases 'Lifetime' EP
by Josh Sharpe - July 19, 2024 The 23-year-old Texas-born, NYC-dwelling Juliana Madrid has released her captivating Lifetime EP. The EP was written across 3 days in upstate New York last fall, at an artist retreat amongst many of Madrid’s songwriting heroes, organized by Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett and Neon Gold’s Derek Davies. Li...
Sam Palladio to Release Debut Album; Drops New Single
by Josh Sharpe - June 14, 2024 Acclaimed musician and actor Sam Palladio has announced his debut album The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light out September 13th 2024. Palladio raises the curtain on the record with the release of new single ‘Meanwhile In London’. Listen to the song now!...
Juliana Madrid to Release 'Lifetime EP'; Shares New Track
by Josh Sharpe - June 07, 2024 The 23-year-old Texas-born, NYC-dwelling Juliana Madrid has announced her brand new Lifetime EP to be released on July 19th, with the arrival of her most emotionally pronounced indie pop track to date: “Heathen”. Juliana “Jules” Madrid has had a whirlwind year so far, having spent the first half of ...
Seattle's Painted Shield Share New Song Ahead of 'Painted Shield 3' Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024 Earlier this year, Seattle, WA-based Painted Shield announced details of their forthcoming LP, Painted Shield 3, due for release July 26, 2024 via Loosegroove Records. Last week, the band shared “Lover Divine,” following on the heels of the album’s lead single, “Transector.” The band recently headli...
Juliana Madrid Releases 'Just Enough' Ahead of Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024 The 23-year-old Dallas, Texas-born, NYC-dwelling Juliana Madrid releases “Just Enough” as she just finished a northeast tour with Cannons. In May, she will support Alice Merton on a nationwide tour. Juliana “Jules” Madrid wrote the sophomore single “Just Enough” with Joe P, produced by Ben Ruttner (...
Indie Songstress Liz Brasher Releases Sophomore Effort 'Baby Damn'
by Josh Sharpe - April 26, 2024 Singer-songwriter LIZ BRASHER has released her much-anticipated sophomore album, Baby Damn. Known for her soulful blend of gospel, rock and blues, Brasher is celebrated for crafting passionately charged songs that explore themes of love and identity. With her powerful and evocative voice, Brasher sh...
Liz Brasher Releases New Music 'Be In California'
by Michael Major - February 28, 2024 Baby Damn was recorded at the legendary Sunset Sound studio with famed producer Joe Chiccarelli and an all-star group of musicians, including Matt Chamberlain (drums), Sean Hurley (bass), Roger Manning (keys) and David Levita (guitar). My Morning Jacket's Carl Broemel (pedal steel), Bones UK's Carme...
Brandy Clark Wins Best Americana Performance At 66th GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024 Brandy Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards for her song “Dear Insecurity,” featuring 10x GRAMMY-winner Brandi Carlile—Clark's first GRAMMY win. Clark also performed the song during the GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony, accompanied by SistaStrings. ...
Juliana Madrid Releases 'Let Go (Frou Frou Cover)'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023 After releasing “Trackstar”, co-written with GRAMMY-nominated talents Benjamin Ruttner (of The Knocks), and Matthew Koma (Zedd, Carly Rae Jepsen, Shania Twain etc), she finally released the new collection of songs followed by a west coast tour supporting SAINT MOTEL and played her first festival per...
SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Drops Holiday Song 'My Favorite Christmas'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023 In celebration of the holiday season, 11x Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark’s original Christmas song, “My Favorite Christmas,” is debuting now alongside a new rendition of the classic, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates from the Shucked son...
Ryan Beatty Announces 2024 North American Headline Tour
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023 Ryan Beatty has announced a 2024 North American headline tour in support of his critically acclaimed album Calico. The 20-date trek kicks off February 15 in Austin, TX and hits major markets including NYC’s Brooklyn Steel on February 24 before wrapping up with a hometown performance at The Wiltern i...
Video: Brandy Clark Releases New Music Video for 'Dear Insecurity'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023 The music video for Brandy Clark’s collaboration with Brandi Carlile, is out now. Directed by Trey Fanjoy (Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert), the poignant video follows several characters, including Clark, as they confront and overcome personal struggles and self-doubt. Plus, check out her upcoming tou...
Brandi Carlile Debuts Her BARBIE Cover of 'Closer to Fine' With Catherine Carlile From the 'Barbie The Album (Best Weekend Ever Edition)'
by Michael Major - July 24, 2023 Brandi Carlile’s new rendition of Indigo Girls’ “Closer to Fine,” featuring her wife, Catherine Carlile, is out now and featured on the new version of the Barbie movie soundtrack: Barbie The Album (Best Weekend Ever Edition). Produced by Carlile, who plays guitar, piano, keys, banjo and moog on the ...
Juliana Madrid Releases 'Pixelated' From 'Afterlife' Ep
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023 The 22 year-old Dallas, Texas born Juliana Madrid releases “Pixelated” from her upcoming sophomore Afterlife EP to be released on Neon Gold Records. After releasing “Trackstar”, co-written with GRAMMY-nominated talents Benjamin Ruttner (of The Knocks), and Matthew Koma (Zedd, Carly Rae Jepsen, Shani...
Juliana Madrid Announces 'Afterlife' EP & Releases 'Trackstar' Single
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023 Madrid wrote “Trackstar” alongside two Grammy-nominated talents; Benjamin Ruttner (of The Knocks), and Matthew Koma (Zedd, Carly Rae Jepsen, Shania Twain etc). Of the experience she recalls: “One thing I remember about the songwriting process is that it all started because I had this first line “we ...
SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Drops New Single 'Northwest'
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023 The release adds to yet another landmark year for Clark, who is nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Annual Tony Awards for Shucked, the new musical comedy she composed alongside longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally. Shucked is nominated for nine awards overall at the 2023 ceremony includi...
SHUCKED Writer Brandy Clark Debuts New Song 'She Smoked in the House'
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023 In addition to writing songs like “A Beautiful Noise,” the GRAMMY-nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys, and Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow.” Clark, together with longtime collaborator Shane McAnally, composed the music for the new Broadway music comedy, Shucked, which is n...
Video: SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Releases 'Buried' Music Video
by Michael Major - April 13, 2023 The official music video for 11x Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark’s new song, “Buried,” directed by Victoria Stevens. Clark, together with longtime collaborator Shane McAnally, composed the music for the new Broadway music comedy, Shucked, which is now showing at New Yor...
Juliana Madrid Shares 'Her Big Plans' From Her Upcoming Sophomore EP
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023 'Big Plans' was one of those miracle out-of-thin-air-ideas that happens pretty much never for me and artists alike. It’s like my subconscious had been working on it for weeks, and was just waiting for me to play the right chord progression. Once I found it the core melodies and lyrics came out of me...
Brandy Clark to Return With Brandi Carlile-Produced Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023 Brandy Clark will return this spring with her highly-anticipated new self-titled album. Produced by 9-time Grammy winning Brandi Carlile, the album showcases Clark’s versatility with eleven songs that span the emotional spectrum, including the first single, “Buried,” which is out now....
Ryan Beatty Announces New Album 'Calico'
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023 Calico rings in a new era for Ryan Beatty. Co-produced by Ryan and Ethan Gruska, Calico matches Ryan’s lyrical revelations with a luminously detailed sound that inspires endless fascination despite its great subtlety. The result is a timeless and transportive body of work, providing abundant space f... |