The Belle Curves is lead by Delaney Hafener, formerly of Pandafan, featuring a rotating cast of musicians. They have crafted a unique sound inspired by the many traditions of Americana, complementing introspective lyrics and a songwriting style informed by the…
Party of the Sun is a psychedelic folk band from New Hampshire, comprised of Ethan McBrien, Rory Hurley, and Garrett Cameron. Since 2006, both McBrien and Hurley have recorded and performed together in various projects. Throughout his career, McBrien has…
It’s almost June, which means it’s time for a bumper crop of queer country songs. We kick it off with Mya Byrne’s “Where the Lavender Grows,” a dreamy ode to coming of age that’s as much Nashville’s Broadway as it…
An emerging Red Dirt/Texas Country artist from Stillwater, OK, Matt has opened for Dylan Wheeler and other Texas country powerhouses. The lead single from an upcoming EP, “Always Be Around” draws its inspiration from that post-breakup feeling of “You and…
Don’t think twice about listening to this one. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) Lauren Reno’s recent single is a perfect ’90s country throwback: intelligent wordplay, impassioned vocals, luxurious production, and a hook that’ll drag you across the continental divide. Reno is an…
Got a shorter set of additions for you this week. We kick the list off with Sarah King’s acoustic version of her revenge murder ballad “Poison.” The Slocan Ramblers pick up the pace with their trad-inflected “Harefoot’s Retreat.” Transitioning us…
Joe McClour, the former lead guitarist/songwriter for The Leavelles, is stepping out on his own with his new album Show Up and Love Me. The song “Bloodline” caught my ear, a tried-and-true roots rock number marveling at the inconsistencies of…
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Zoe Butler’s new single, “Shenandoah Blues,” has a deceptive title. In the song, Butler works her way through indescribable grief, evoking the natural splendor of the Shenandoah Valley as a backdrop to life’s crucibles. Butler’s performance is imbued…