PREMIERES

It may not sound like an obvious album title from an artist that goes by Francis Cheer, but Black, White, and Grey really does offer bright and gloom. Imagine a platform where each composition is its own identity – reaching to answer questions and create an alternate reality from the status quo. Francis Cheer provides that […]

As a music engineer, helping to produce works for Nitin Sawhney, Basement Jaxx, Courtney Barnett, and the London Symphony Orchestra, Reuben Hollebon was the man behind the scenes. But imagine not even picking up a guitar till your late teens and then realize there is this “voice” and “echo.” Hollebon’s debut full length Terminal Nostalgia was […]

It may have taken Dennis Callaci over 25 years to record his debut solo album, but it’s not like he hasn’t been busy. Since 1990 Callaci has been the head honcho and visionary behind the influential California label Shrimper Records. The small label has been behind releases from the likes of Lou Barlow, Amps For […]

Since releasing her sophomore outing Here The Blue River via Thirty Tigers/Little Bliss, singer-songwriter, screenwriter, film director and producer Haroula Rose has been garnering attention of listeners far and wide with her charming indie folk. This time around, Rose collaborated with  Jim White, the southern gothic multi-hyphenate, Zac Rae (“sonic whiz” currently touring with Death Cab for Cutie, and […]

There’s a good chance you’ve heard Elayna Boynton and you don’t even know it. The Los Angeles-based singer scored something of a hit with “Freedom”, her Western-tinged soul collaboration with Anthony Hamilton that was used on the soundtrack for Quentin Tarantino’s 2012 film Django Unchained. Luckily, that is far from the last time we will hear from Elayna Boynton, […]

His grit and passion are sublime, and his unique storytelling is a true gift,” is what producer Devon Allman says about musician Owen Campbell. The Oz native brings his smoky vocals to the U.S. with his new album, Breathing Bullets on August 19th on ROC Records via MGM Distribution World Wide. This was recorded at […]

Since the age of 14, Jonathan Perez has been carrying the beat as a drummer for various bands in his hometown of Houston, TX and will soon be releasing (Aug. 19) his solo debut album, Realms, as Pitter Patter. This record is the culmination of four years of healing, persistence and patience. The album, Realms (Big Heart Sound), […]

The Berkeley, California-based singer-songwriter M. Lockwood Porter is part of a promising crop of up-and-coming Americana singer-songwriters. In the past three years, he has released two critically-acclaimed albums and performed all over the US, sharing the stage with acts like American Aquarium, David Wax Museum, Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires, Water Liars and John Moreland. He has […]

Milwaukee-based trio Dead Horses have been steadily gaining momentum over the last few years with their fresh, insightful take on folk music that stands out especially with its rich lyrical parallels to American writers like Walt Whitman and John Steinbeck. Their third album, Cartoon Moon, out September 30, continues in that same vein with thoughtful and poetic meditations […]

Throughout the 90’s there were loads of acts falling loosely under the umbrella of “alternative rock” who could be found constantly touring throughout clubs across the country. Many of those acts became big, but most drifted into obscurity after never scoring that big hit song. After chugging away in the 90’s with a respectable run […]