PREMIERES

“I have very eclectic musical taste, so I draw from all areas of music as well as everything else I come across in my daily life,” says John Bigham; “JB” – as he’s known to friends on his latest album as The Soul of John Black. His new eclectic mix of blues, soul, jazz and funk […]

Sprawling Minnesota ensemble Romantica have spent the last seven years on hiatus following a dispute with their former label. Fronted by Irish-born singer-songwriter Ben Kyle, the group has nurtured a cult following with their heartfelt and melodic alt-country. On February 10th Romantica make a triumphant return with the release of Shadowlands on Last Chance Records, the […]

Since forming in 2013, City Mouse’s persistence, enigmatic stage presence and originality—forged around the lyricism of frontman Brian Revels—has led to many a sold-out show. They’ve shared bills with bands like The SteelDrivers, Cicada Rhythm, The Howlin’ Brothers, Underhill Rose, Family & Friends, The Darnell Boys and more. The trio (Revels, Jenna Mobley & Michael […]

Wisconsin artist Brett Newski was once signed to a major label, but he felt he could handle things better on his own and eventually decided to pursue music on his own terms. As an independent artist, Newski has been able to craft delightfully eccentric acoustic pop tunes whatever way he sees fit. His tunes are […]

Born on the gulf coast of Mississippi into a family of Dixieland jazz musicians, it came as no surprise to many that Matthew Fountain made his way back to music after an extended absence. After picking up a guitar at age 9 and playing in metal bands through his early teens, Fountain spent his twenties […]

Immaculately produced, precisely arranged, and boldly unashamed of wearing their heart (and influences) on their sleeve, on the Electric Heart EP Far Shores mines the best of 80’s synth-pop, EDM, indie rock, and R&B. While the “chillwave” movement might have had a relatively short lifespan some years back, vintage synthesizers and a retro sunny pop […]

Every single one of us should breathe a sigh of relief now that real country music is once again getting the respect it deserves. We can thank the likes the Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, Kacey Musgraves, and Chris Stapleton, to name a few. Drawing from legends of the genre like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, […]

Brooklyn-based artist Joseph King is known for his unique songwriting and musical style, an amalgam of sincere and sometimes quirky, pop songs with pent-up indie rock edginess, surf rock undertones, and late 60’s throwback pop sensibilities. His latest project is billed as Joseph King and The Mad Crush and it’s a fully realized manifestation of Joseph’s songwriting. […]

Devastatingly powerful vocals & retro-rock guitar, with lyrics that run the gamut between vulnerable to all-out venomous, siblings Jocelyn & Chris Arndt’s music has matured into a modern throwback to authentic, album-rock. Their full-length debut “Edges”, featured their band and special guests G Love and Govʼt Muleʼs Danny Louis, debuted on The Jambands Album Top […]

As Thorcraft Cobra, Billy Zimmer (Brown Eyed Susans) and Tammy Glover (Sparks) combine a knack for concise pop songwriting, a gift for crafting immediately engaging melody, and impeccable taste in rock and roll sonics into something that is both fresh and undeniable. They released a self-titled EP in November of 2010 that hit #13 at Alternative […]