Americana

Blackberry Smoke celebrate 20-year anniversary – new record announced

February 24, 2021

The celebrated American rock band Blackberry Smoke from Georgia will release their eagerly awaited new album ‘You Hear Georgia’ through Thirty Tigers on May 28th. On the 10 news songs, the band embodies the rich musical heritage Georgias and honors the people, places and the music of their home state. Through the cooperation with producer Dave Cobb, who’s also from Georgia, the new record is an homage to the deep respect of the band for their roots. Check out the video and title track: About ‘You Hear Georgia’ lead singer Charlie Starr says: “Lyricly the song is about the south being misunderstood. It is obviously a rough and unsteady world and there are many bad humans. But there are also many good ones. It began with the idea, that people might have preconceptions about you, because you have a thick Southern States accent, and then it expanded to the reality that many people find it difficult to get along, thanks to political or religious points of view or simply because you come from a certain [Read More]

New Music

VIDEO: Annie Bacon & her OSHEN will capture your heart and soul with their folk track, Gallatin Pike

April 2, 2019

To be truly in love with music is to listen with your heart and soul. Whatever your favorite genre is, there is always a some that comes along and completely grabs a hold of you and shakes you to your core.  For me today, it was Gallatin Pike by Annie Bacon & her OSHEN. I couldn’t help but listen to the song, not once, but over 4 times in a row. Each time falling in love with a new piece of the music.  It is mystical and captivating, but if I had to sum it up…. It simply makes you “feel”! Annie captures pure beauty and magic with her track, haunting vocals that open your heart and feed your soul. The song was recorded live right here in Santa Rosa with Santa Rosa, CA band eight belles (Jessi Phillips and Henry Nagle) along with Kevin Carducci (Easy Leaves) and Dan Ford. Henry Nagle who engineered and played pedal steele on the song brings a brilliant haunting aura to the track that is absolutely enveloping. Gallatin [Read More]

Indie Rock

Spotlight Artist: Ferentz and The Felons have a story to tell with their soulful and inspiring music

April 2, 2018

We wanted to spotlight an impressive indie/folk rock band, Ferentz and The Felons. They just released their new debut EP,  Hudson County on April 1st and we are already hooked. The band features the music which is inspired from the life of frontman Zak Ferentz, who is also guitarist and songwriter.  Zak comments, “All of my music is inspired by my life, real situations that made me who I am. From watching my parents battle drug addiction to running the streets to earn a living, this is a story about urban America that is best described as “folk from the streets”. “ One thing is certain when you take a listen, you are immediately drawn to the story of the songs as Zak sings from the heart and his emotionally driven lyrics come to life. Each song revolves issues and emotions that so many have experienced and struggled with. The songs take a hold of you and provide the hope and strength to continue on and rise above. You are drawn to the journey of [Read More]

Folk Rock

Indie folk singer-songwriter Laura Brehm brings emotions to life with upcoming solo EP

June 13, 2017

Indie folk singer-songwriter Laura Brehm is set to release her forthcoming solo EP Breathe on July 28th via Electric Bird Records.  ‘Fans may recognize vocalist Laura Brehm from over 30 collaborations in the electronic dance music world, including popular songs such as”Monody” with TheFatRat and “We Won’t Be Alone” with Feint.’ With her solo EP, Laura brings out a softer side of her music as her EP brings to life emotions through her indie folk music. Laura comments on the EP, “This EP focuses on themes that inspire me the most: passion, dreaming, self awareness, healing the past, taking chances, falling in love, friendship, finding truth, hope, and living in the moment. I kept trying to give this EP to a producer to help me bring it to it’s highest potential, but things out of my control kept happening that led me away from that and I finally realized that the only person who can express this exactly the way I want to is myself.” Check out a teaser for the EP: More details on [Read More]

Feed your Soul

Get swept away by the spellbinding vocals of Nora Rothman and get ready for her debut EP

May 9, 2017

Folk soul songwriter Nora Rothman has one of those voices that you make quite an impression on you.  She feeds your soul with passion and mystical magic and you can’t help but feel swept away as she sings.  Nora has announced she will be releasing her debut self-titled EP on July 21, 2017. To feel the magic of Nora’s voice, check out a live studio version of her original track, Judy Garland: The EP was recorded at  The Fortress in downtown Los Angeles. All songs on the EP were written and arranged by Nora Rothman and produced by Grammy-nominated Felix McTeigue (Radio Perfecto, Florida Georgia Line), Drew Guido (Ingrid Michelson, Sara Bareilles),and Nora Rothman. The EP was mixed by Drew Guido, mastered by Amar Lal, and engineered by Adam Lathrum and Brian Harris. Nora comments about the EP, “These songs were all written alone, in my studio apartment, with a ukulele and a notebook. I wanted the EP to be truthful to that. Intimate, natural, and really damn honest, it’s me at my most bare.“ We anticipate [Read More]

Folk Rock

Take a listen to the new track Sleeptalking off The Grand Southern’s upcoming Traded Heaven EP

May 9, 2017

LA based indie/folk band The Great Southern are gearing up for the upcoming release of their Traded Heaven EP. The EP is set to release out on May 23rd.   The LA duo features Dash Hutton on vocals/drums and Jesse Tyre Karp on vocals/guitar. You can take a listen to the latest track off the EP, Sleeptalking  which Karp comments as, “The whole thing came alive in the studio when Renee Olstead sang the duet, such an incredible voice. Greg Leisz added this beautiful baritone guitar on top of his pedal steel playing, giving it that haunting feel. It was a great compliment to the song.”     Make sure to visit their social media sites: Website: www.thegrandsouthern.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegrandsouthern Twitter: www.twitter.com/grandsouthern Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegrandsouthern

Indie

Check out the new single from indie folk/pop artist Lucy & La Mer

May 5, 2017

Indie pop/folk artist Lucy & La Mer has released a new single, The single is produced by Grammy Award-winning producer, Jared Lee Gosselin (India Arie, Eminem, Corinne Bailey Rae) and features Lucy’s signature style of indie pop melodies, offbeat lyrics and folk instrumentation.   Check out the new song: Honey, Put Your Weapons Down     Lucy comments about the single,  “The central theme for the single is transitioning, most of my songwriting happens when there’s a change occurring in my life” Lucy describes how the single was created through experimentation and the breaking down of boundaries. Lucy & La Mer aims to be a constant reminder for audiences to learn self-love, to take a break from something that is wearing you down emotionally and to focus on what’s most important. Her music beautifully blends acoustic sounds with a modern indie pop approach.  Lucy’s breathtaking vocals take you on a journey through her captivating songwriting. Make sure to visit the social media sites for more details. Information & Links: Website: http://www.listentolucy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LucyAndLaMer Twitter: https://twitter.com/LucyAndLaMer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LucyAndLaMer/