PREMIERE: Sloppy Scales Celebrates the Good Old Days With Western Samba “When I Was 13”
Rodeo clowns bring levity to the drama and muscle of cattle and man — a titanic struggle that can be a metaphor for just about anything. With his rodeo days…
INTERVIEW: Mary Bue Reckons With the Connectedness of All Things
Mary Bue feels deeply, and the latest singles from her upcoming album The Wildness of Living and Dying captivate listeners with their intensity and emotional purity. These songs aren’t just…
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WATCH: Megan Burtt Is More Than the “Drugstore Brand”
Megan Burtt cuts to the quick on her recent song “Drugstore Brand.” Her album Witness came out this past September, and this single is a powerful motivator to listen to…
HEY! LISTEN: Sam Kogon Says There’s No Refund on “America”
Just ahead of election day, Sam Kogon confronts the questions tugging at our minds on “America.” The song was inspired by COVID-19 lockdowns and the murder of George Floyd, but…
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