Rainmakers Go Down Swinging
All members, past and present, are masters of their instruments. Walkenhorst is one of the best songwriters this side of Doomsville and possesses the voice to elevate those lyrics into everyman anthems.
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Greywater Head Up Breaking Bands Showcase
Smith’s vocals are consistent with the Grunge genre remaining smooth and strong. The rhythm section of Powell and Overstreet provides heart-stopping lows counterbalancing the guitars. Keep an eye on this foursome.
Packaging Ship Off Stellar Debut
Another highpoint on the album is, “Never As It Was,” a beautiful thing with hooks to last a lifetime. Cohesive and solid, the band provides a lush escape from your daily grind, feeling like a momentary crush.
False Corners Complete Trifecta
Shaw has written another slew of sweet tunes featuring vocals by Rock Eupora, the moniker of Nashville’s Clayton Waller as the sole singer on all four tracks.
Sloan Brothers Master the Power of Love & Pop
Sloan can definitely satisfy that sweet tooth, so when you finally run out of Halloween candy, look no further than this record. Come on, buy ‘Middle-Aged Love’ and taste the rainbow.
Tommy Talton Levels Up on Final Work
Opening track “Time Will Take Us” unfurls with a rarefied guitar, as if Tommy was speaking to us from the great beyond. A Talton original, this track was featured on the Cowboy interlude on the 1974 Gregg Allman Tour.
The Beths Supply Joy
Brilliant songwriting and one hundred and ten percent effusive energy from each musician made for a superior live music experience (and the crowd matched that energy).
Isbell’s ShoalsFest Gains Momentum
MJ Lenderman hit the stage with his band, The Wind, and damn near stole the weekend. Touring in support of his sixth studio album ‘Manning Fireworks,’ the group ripped through a powerhouse set. “Not to get ahead of myself, but I think this is gonna be the best day ever.”
Ware Graces Fans with New EP
Those twangy guitars perfectly complement Ware’s twangy voice. Imagine Dolly Parton meets Lucinda Williams, with a pinch of Liz Phair tossed in for good measure.
Wednesday Bleeds For Us All
New Release: Bleeds by Wednesday (Dead Oceans) The highly anticipated sixth studio album by Asheville, North Carolina, alt-rock band Wednesday has arrived, and it’s spectacular. The band’s sound is often described as a blend of alt-country and Shoegaze. If you’re unsure what such strange bedfellows might sound like, […]
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