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Sturgill Simpson's authenticity stands out like an island of hope in a sea of tacky. He is currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. Bonafide mountain hillbilly soul, as pure as you are going to find anywhere.

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Bobby Weir Confirms Run of New Years Shows in Fort Lauderdale Photo Bobby Weir Confirms Run of New Years Shows in Fort Lauderdale
by Josh Sharpe - October 03, 2024

Bobby Weir will be performing six nights in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, celebrating New Years and the Year of the Snake. December 27, 28, 30 and 31 will see Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack performing at Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Bobby Weir with Wolf Bros Trio will perform a...

Sierra Hull Releasing Rendition of 'Black Muddy River' Photo Sierra Hull Releasing Rendition of 'Black Muddy River'
by Josh Sharpe - September 19, 2024

SIERRA HULL has announced her roots-laced rendition of “Black Muddy River” — which has been a recurring gem in her live set for years — will be released on Friday, September 27. ...

Bobby Weir Curates Second Annual Dead Ahead Festival 2025 Photo Bobby Weir Curates Second Annual Dead Ahead Festival 2025
by Josh Sharpe - September 17, 2024

Bobby Weir will be curating the second annual Dead Ahead Festival with Playa Luna Presents. Set to take place January 9-13, 2025, a legendary lineup of musicians will take the stage at Moon Palace Resort in Riviera Cancún, Mexico....

Cereus Bright Releases New Album 'Anything' Photo Cereus Bright Releases New Album 'Anything'
by Josh Sharpe - July 19, 2024

Freak-folk artist Cereus Bright has shared his expansive, sprawling, and psychedelic new album Anything. The alter-ego of songwriter Tyler Anthony, Cereus Bright beautifully tackles philosophical themes of existentialism (“Horizons”), pondering if life is just about the ordinary (“Chasing the Feelin...

Cassandra Lewis Unveils New Album 'Lost in a Dream' Photo Cassandra Lewis Unveils New Album 'Lost in a Dream'
by Josh Sharpe - July 12, 2024

Rising cosmic Americana singer-songwriter Cassandra Lewis has unveiled her Dave Cobb-produced major label debut album Lost In A Dream. The album chronicles Cassandra's journey down her own yellow brick road as she confronts a toxic relationship, addiction, and mental health struggles....

Midland to Release 'Barely Blue' Album; Drops New Single and Tour Dates Photo Midland to Release 'Barely Blue' Album; Drops New Single and Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - June 26, 2024

GRAMMY®-nominated trio Midland are set to release Barely Blue, an eight-song exploration of loneliness, masculinity and resilience in the face of heartache. The trio has released the album’s opening track “Lucky Sometimes,” and announced “The Get Lucky Tour” that kicks off on September 19 in Cincinn...

Sturgill Simpson Returns With Extensive Fall Tour and New Johnny Blue Skies Album Photo Sturgill Simpson Returns With Extensive Fall Tour and New Johnny Blue Skies Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 05, 2024

Sturgill Simpson will make his long-awaited return to music this year with an extensive fall tour along with a new album under a new name, Johnny Blue Skies. After promising to release only five studio albums under his own name, Simpson marks the beginning of a new era with Johnny Blue Skies and the...

Brigitte Calls Me Baby to Release Debut LP 'The Future Is Our Way Out;' Share Lead Si Photo Brigitte Calls Me Baby to Release Debut LP 'The Future Is Our Way Out;' Share Lead Single
by Josh Sharpe - June 05, 2024

The Future Is Our Way Out also features a selection of songs self-produced by lead singer Wes Leavins and his bandmates: guitarists Jack Fluegel and Trevor Lynch, bassist Devin Wessels, and drummer Jeremy Benshish. With the band’s poetic meditations on desire, anxiety, and the complexities of imperm...

Cassandra Lewis to Release Album 'Lost in a Dream,' Shares New Single Photo Cassandra Lewis to Release Album 'Lost in a Dream,' Shares New Single
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024

Lost In A Dream chronicles Cassandra's journey down her own yellow brick road as she confronts a toxic relationship, addiction, and mental health struggles. Pushing through an opium-like haze of deep love and emotional abuse, she ultimately finds closure as she pulls back the curtain to discover her...

Outside Lands Reveals 2024 Festival Lineup and Ticket On Sale Date Photo Outside Lands Reveals 2024 Festival Lineup and Ticket On Sale Date
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024

Outside Lands continues to be the largest independently owned festival in the United States. The 2024 lineup includes rapper and producer, Tyler, The Creator, alternative rock band The Killers, and country singer-songwriter, Sturgill Simpson. See the full lineup here!...

Diplo Shares New Thomas Wesley Rework of 'Your Love' by The Outfield Photo Diplo Shares New Thomas Wesley Rework of 'Your Love' by The Outfield
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024

Diplo has debuted a rework of The Outfield’s iconic track “Your Love” from his acclaimed country persona Thomas Wesley. The new track is taken from the forthcoming Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley: The Mixtape, out next Friday, April 26, a one-off project featuring electronic reworks of previously relea...

Cassandra Lewis Releases 'Lost in a Dream' Photo Cassandra Lewis Releases 'Lost in a Dream'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2024

Rising Cosmic-Americana singer-songwriter Cassandra Lewis unveils her latest track, 'Lost in a Dream'. Discover the captivating blend of genres and soulful melodies in Lewis's new release. Co-written by Cassandra and Natalie Hemby, “Lost In A Dream” is like pulling back the curtain in The Wizard of ...

Videos: Watch Brigitte Calls Me Baby Make National TV Debut On CBS Photo Videos: Watch Brigitte Calls Me Baby Make National TV Debut On CBS
by Michael Major - February 26, 2024

ATO Records' Chicago-based “future rock royalty” (WXPN) Brigitte Calls Me Baby made their national TV debut this weekend, delivering a dazzling performance on CBS Saturday Morning of three tracks - “Impressively Average,” “Eddie My Love” and “The Future Is Our Way Out” - from their debut EP This Hou...

Brit Taylor Releases 'Saint Anthony' From 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' Album Photo Brit Taylor Releases 'Saint Anthony' From 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' Album
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024

Brit Taylor's new single 'Saint Anthony' is out now and her album 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' will be available. On the heels of a breakout 2023 with the release of her Sturgill Simpson-produced album Kentucky Blue and her Grand Ole Opry debut, Taylor's new project will be available on the one year anniv...

Cereus Bright Shares A Slice Of Mellow Gold On New Single 'Pink Sky' Photo Cereus Bright Shares A Slice Of Mellow Gold On New Single 'Pink Sky'
by Michael Major - December 22, 2023

Freak-folk artist Cereus Bright releases new single 'Pink Sky' - a slice of mellow gold. Out now via Nettwerk. “Pink Sky” wraps the listener up in breezy acoustics and subtle psychedelic orchestrations. There's a sigh of relief that melts through the track as Bright's earthy vocal whispers, “you are...

Diplo And Maren Morris Share New Song '42' Photo Diplo And Maren Morris Share New Song '42'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023

Grammy-winning artists Diplo and Maren Morris share a new track, “42”—listen here. Co-written by Ryan Tedder (Beyoncé, Adele, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber), the new song marks the first collaboration between the two global superstars, who have long been searching for an opportunity to work together....

Brigitte Calls Me Baby Announce Debut 2024 US Headlining Tour Photo Brigitte Calls Me Baby Announce Debut 2024 US Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023

ATO Records' new breakout band Brigitte Calls Me Baby, the Roy Orbison-admiring, Smith-influenced and Chicago-based five-piece is primed for a major 2024. Named a Breaking Act last weekend by The Sunday Times in the UK, the group is gaining traction with their 'breakout single' 'Impressively Average...

Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart & More Join Playa Luna's Dead Ahead Photo Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart & More Join Playa Luna's Dead Ahead
by Michael Major - September 11, 2023

The event will celebrate the Grateful Dead songbook featuring two nights of curated collaborations themed “Dead Ahead” with Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart, Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge, Don Was & Jay Lane featuring Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Rick Mitarotonda, Margo Price and very special guest Sturgil...

Video: Miles Miller Debuts Music Video for New Song 'Highway Shoes' Photo Video: Miles Miller Debuts Music Video for New Song 'Highway Shoes'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023

The music video for musician Miles Miller’s new song, “Highway Shoes,” is debuting now. Directed by Zach Riddle, the video stars Miller alongside Monica Valli, Cole Beddingfield and Ben Brown. Miller’s acclaimed debut album, Solid Gold, which was produced by Sturgill Simpson and debuted at #2 on Bil...

Diplo Debuts New Thomas Wesley Track 'Heartbroken' With Jessie Murph & Polo G Photo Diplo Debuts New Thomas Wesley Track 'Heartbroken' With Jessie Murph & Polo G
by Michael Major - July 21, 2023

Swamp Savant features collaborations with Morgan Wade, Parker McCollum, Sierra Ferrell, Paul Cauthen and more and includes singles “Use Me (Brutal Hearts)” featuring Dove Cameron and Sturgill Simpson (reborn as Johnny Blue Skies)—which arrived alongside a video starring Sean Penn—and “Sad In The Sum...

Diplo Unveils New Thomas Wesley Track 'Without You' Feat. Elle King Photo Diplo Unveils New Thomas Wesley Track 'Without You' Feat. Elle King
by Michael Major - June 23, 2023

Diplo debuts a new song from his country persona Thomas Wesley, “Without You,” featuring acclaimed vocalist Elle King. The new song arrives alongside a video shot and directed by Thomas Falcone in Nashville at CMA Fest, where Diplo and King performed the track live for the first time. More Thomas We...

Dove Cameron Joins Diplo on New Thomas Wesley Track 'Use Me' Photo Dove Cameron Joins Diplo on New Thomas Wesley Track 'Use Me'
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023

Diplo unveils a new track from his country music persona Thomas Wesley, “Use Me (Brutal Hearts)” featuring Dove Cameron and country living legend Sturgill Simpson reborn as Johnny Blue Skies. The new song arrives alongside a video starring Sean Penn, who portrays Johnny Blue Skies, with a cameo from...

Miles Miller Releases New Song 'Highway Shoes' Photo Miles Miller Releases New Song 'Highway Shoes'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023

“Highway Shoes” is the second song unveiled from Miller’s long-awaited debut album, Solid Gold. Produced by Sturgill Simpson, the album features twelve original songs, including the previously released title track, and marks the first body of work released by Miller as a solo artist. The album was r...

Rachel Baiman Releases New Album 'Common Nation of Sorrow' Photo 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 ...

Rachel Baiman Releases New Song 'Bad Debt' Photo 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!...











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