PREMIERES

You’ve got to hand it to the drummer-lead singer — a rare breed in rock history, mostly spotted in the classic rock wilds. But when it comes to Cowboy Mouth, we’re talking about a punk-rooted, high-octane force of nature whose legendary live shows in their native New Orleans are the stuff of myth. Cowboy Mouth […]

The Ghost Wolves are deeply rooted Texas rock n’ rollers, relentless creators, indestructible sonic voyagers who started their band in a damp Austin shack 13 years ago and have since grown it into a globally recognized musical force. Their sound is transgressive, ferocious, and primarily based in blues, punk rock, rock n’ roll, early American […]

Poet and singer-songwriter Chris Bullinger’s latest release, the conceptual double album, Waitin’ To Be Seen, signals a renaissance for the Nashville, Tennessee-based artist.  After dedicating over a decade of his life to a career in the solar energy industry, Chris is making the most of his hard-earned freedom through an outpouring of creativity. Waitin’ To Be […]

New York songwriter Meir Levine is driven by two powers: melody, and the sheer force of will.  Levine’s “musical education” began before he could say those words. His father was a professional singer, and while Mr. Levine played more than a hundred gigs each year, Meir paid close attention—not only to his dad but to […]

From James Brown to Gorillaz, there is no shortage of song titles called “Feel Good.” Yet, some just ring true musically, that perhaps there’s nothing else that fits relatively better. And there’s nothing wrong with a title that leans toward the positive, and Minneapolis-based bluegrass group Maygen & The Birdwatcher nails the conclusive vibe without […]

The Whimbrels is the eponymous debut album by a power art-rock band with lineages to some of the most influential and raw music New York has produced – loud art with a back beat. Producer Jim Santo mixed and mastered at Tiny Olive Studios in Queens. Principal tracking took place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, at Carousel Studios, […]

With a soulful, down-to-earth, and playful personality that bridges the divide between entertainer and audience, Levi Foster is a natural showman who has been making a living by performing country and rock cover tunes at venues and festivals throughout his home state of Virginia and beyond. After hightailing to Nashville in his mid-20s to seek […]

Fronted by Tim Carman and Pat Faherty, formerly of GA-20, Canyon Lights are a blend of throwback rock n’ roll, swampy Americana, and heavy blues. Friends and bandmates since 2018, Pat and Tim have racked up thousands of hours performing on stages all over the world. Their love of blues music fueled their explosive performances […]

A mausoleum can be a lonesome place — cool and lonely and sad. But in the parlance of Omo Cloud — a.k.a. Cole De La Isla — it’s also a monument to what has come before. A way of letting go — and the title of their debut album, out via Dusty Mars Records on […]

Talia Keys is a one-woman band, social justice advocate, and independent artist with over 16 years of experience in the music industry. Known for her powerful vocals and activism, Talia uses her platform to raise awareness on issues like gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and social justice. Her music blends elements of Americana, folk, and soul, […]

Jeffery Broussard is a renowned American zydeco musician celebrated for his virtuosity and dedication to preserving Creole traditions. As the youngest of six siblings, Jeffery grew up in Frilot Cove near Opelousas, Louisiana, immersed in the vibrant musical culture of his family. His father, Delton Broussard, was a respected musician, and his mother, Ethel, introduced him […]

Born in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, Bon Bon Vivant was founded by songwriter and frontwoman Abigail Cosio alongside saxophonist and vocalist Jeremy Kelley. The band has carved out a fearless and distinctive sound, blending the narrative richness of classic Americana, the grit of indie rock, and the infectious rhythms of their hometown. […]

Drawing from a wide range of influences, including everything from hardcore to honky-tonk, singer-songwriter Pat Hatt crafts his own brand of Americana with songs that give listeners a sense of heartfelt humility and grit. After driving cross-country to begin a new chapter of his life on the west coast, Hatt was inspired by the awe […]

Austin, Texas quartet Gentlemen Rogues celebrate aggressive guitar pop anthems — bearing the influences of Superchunk, The Replacements, Superdrag, and similar visionaries — and have been gaining momentum and increased attention. Since their debut in 2011, the band — Danny Dunlap (guitar/vocals), Josh Power (drums), Dave Hawkins (bass, vocals), and John Christoffel (guitar) — have […]

Charming Disaster are releasing their seventh full-length record, titled The Double, on May 16th. They will also be releasing the record in a special 2-disc package that includes their 2024 compilation, Time Ghost, which collects their many singles over the past ten years. The songs created by Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris span a number […]

Rat Motel is the Columbus-based buzz rock duo of Seth and Clayton Peacock. The brothers released their debut album in 2023, cementing their droney, artfully orchestrated nightscapes and massive, dual-cylinder live sets as an integral part of Ohio’s rock scene. The band went on to open for The Beths, Pile, The Dirty Nil, and Twen […]

It’s hard to believe that it has been almost four years since 17-year-old Jack Barksdale recorded his last full-length album. There have been a smattering of singles and an EP in those intervening years, and each time the listener and the world in general views a new iteration of an artist finding his way in […]

Nakia is an influential queer artist in the Austin music scene and beyond, captivating audiences worldwide with his commanding and soulful voice for over 20 years. He was a semi-finalist on The Voice where he quickly became the fan-favorite of season one. He has shared stages with legendary performers such as Alejandro Escovedo, Sharon Jones, […]

With years of experience under their belt since their first releases in 2016, Cedarsmoke has attracted a flurry of attention from Meanjin/Brisbane’s indie scene, radio stations with their hundreds of plays, and iconic music platforms such as Triple J, Triple J Unearthed, Double J, MTV, Pilerats, The Music, AU Review, AAA Backstage, Hysteria Mag, Scenestr […]

Jared Dustin Griffin is a singer-songwriter with influences coming from Americana, blues, and country music. Raised in the West, he took to the road at an early age, traveling across the country and abroad to carve his voice out of the roots of the American songwriting tradition. He is currently residing in Topeka, Kansas, where […]