SONG PREMIERE: Noah Jackson and The Full Circle Band Capture Translate the Energy, Edge, and Flavor of Detroit Into Lively Jazz Composition on “Centrifuge”
Detroit-born bassist and cellist Noah Jackson has steadily emerged as one of the more compelling young voices working across modern jazz’s ever-expanding spectrum. A GRAMMY-nominated composer, performer, and curator, Jackson has gained international recognition as a member of Abdullah Ibrahim’s ensemble Ekaya and the Abdullah Ibrahim Trio, appearing on Ibrahim’s albums The Balance (2019) and […]
SONG PREMIERE: Asher Brinson Showcases Songwriting Strength Alongside Smith Curry’s Pedal Steel Power on Authentically Country Tune “And Why is That?”
At just 16 years old, Newport, North Carolina’s Asher Brinson already carries himself like a seasoned picker. A left-handed guitarist, singer, and songwriter with an old-soul sensibility, Brinson’s music feels rooted in tradition while remaining refreshingly personal. Growing up along the North Carolina coast, his sound draws from bluegrass, folk storytelling, and the rhythms of […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Sean Griffin of The Ruffians Ascends to Lively Rock and Roll Realms with “Space Girls”
Sean Griffin’s People Are Mad feels less like a debut and more like the long-simmering next chapter from a veteran of New York’s Irish punk trenches. Known for leading the long-running outfit the Ruffians, Griffin steps out on his own with a record that captures the same rowdy, pub-soaked spirit that made his band a […]
SONG PREMIERE: Jacob The Horse Channel Motörhead-Fueled Fury On “The River”
The power of a massive riff and blaring guitars has quietly been pushed to the margins in recent years. Artists like Big Thief, Hozier, Mt. Joy, and Noah Kahan can draw thousands while keeping the volume dialed back and the distortion tucked away. But what the world really needs right now is more loudness. Enter […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Taylor Bickett Reflects on Hurtful Relationships with Poignant Folk-pop Tune “Wild Dogs”
Taylor Bickett is a storyteller at heart. Hailing from Indiana and now living in Nashville, Tennessee, she has been writing since before she can remember. Taylor’s intimate lyricism and outstanding vocal range gracefully overlay organic folk/pop production, creating introspective singer/songwriter tunes that resonate with an entire generation. Her wistful, Gen Z anthem “QUARTER LIFE CRISIS” […]
SONG PREMIERE: Reed Turchi Flows Along with Spirited and Jammy R&B Rendition of The Wood Brothers’ “Alabaster”
Reed Turchi is a musician, poet, and producer from Swannanoa, North Carolina, now living in Brooklyn. He has won a GRAMMY Award and received an EMMY Nomination, and his poetry has appeared in POETRY Magazine, The American Poetry Review, and Narrative Magazine, among others. Turchi learned to play slide-guitar while living in North Mississippi, and […]
SONG PREMIERE: “Wreck Your Life (For Rock n’ Roll), Finds Odd Marshall Celebrating Rock Communal Power With Members of Blind Melon, Foo Fighters & Afghan Whigs
Rock n’ Roll, at its core, is a collaborative event. It is the process by which separate minds become a collective consciousness for the purpose of self-expression through stadium-sized guitar riffs and explosive vocal performances. Odd Marshall, the rocking singer/songwriter, is taking the collaborative core of rock music to new heights on Seconds. The artist’s […]
SONG PREMIERE: Troy Mercy Steps Out Boldly with Blues and Soul-inflected Glam Rocker “A Place of Our Own”
There’s nothing polite about the way Troy Mercy attacks a guitar. The elusive Americana and blues-schooled songwriter trades in raw, vintage-toned rock and roll that feels ripped from a sweat-soaked juke joint and rewired for the present tense. The riffs crackle and bite, but it’s Mercy’s gravelly conviction as a singer and the no-frills punch […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: 38 Special Regain Masterful Southern Rock Touch On “So Much So Right”
Fifty years together. More than 20 million albums sold. Over 15 records packed with guitar-driven Southern rock and FM staples like “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” “If I’d Been The One,” “Back Where You Belong,” and “Second Chance.” 38 Special stands as living proof that there’s power in numbers. Formed in 1974, the […]
ALBUM PREMIERE: Billy Cart Make Impressive Debut with Strikingly Original and Energetic Indie Rock Collection ‘Greatest Hits’
There’s something knowingly tongue-in-cheek about titling your debut album Greatest Hits, but for Naarm/Melbourne trio Billy Cart, the joke lands because the songs already feel lived-in. Out March 5th, the nine-track collection distills the band’s knack for turning small, everyday details into fuzzy, heart-on-sleeve anthems, threading together ‘90s alt-rock crunch, scrappy grunge textures, and a […]