Suzie Chism is a self-proclaimed desert kid, bringing a windswept grit to her neo-honkey tonk. Her music has traces of everyone from Courtney Love to Lauryn Hill, packaged into Chism’s striking voice and undeniable country chops. Chism, an alumna of…
When the shit hits the fan, Grace Pettis writes a song about it. There was likely more than enough of them to fill Pettis’ recent album Down to the Letter: a move from Austin to Nashville, the end of a…
Marley Hale has been tearing up the resurgent Brooklyn country scene, part of the vanguard of post-COVID artists who are making things happen in the far reaches of Bushwick. On her new song “Dear Girl,” Hale gives a sleek, modern…
Nashville-based Sarah Gargano breaks up with a dream — living in London — on her new single “staring at the screen.” The song lives comfortably in the space between indie rock and folk popularized by boygenius and its members, and…
Paula Boggs Band knows they’re cool — and they know that has nothing to do with age. “Goo Goo Dolls decries the sorry state of the music industry — and the fact that probably no rock’n’roll band will reach the…
Road warriors Cowboy Mouth blast through the stratosphere on their new song “Alternate Reality.” If you’re new to these parts, it’s no exaggeration to say that this band has saved my life several times over, and that’s why the blog…
Mike Montrey has long been celebrated for his dynamic presence and soulful voice. With Love, Time, Mortality (out August 2nd) the band continues to build on their impressive repertoire, showcasing a rich blend of folk, rock, and Americana influences. Montrey has…
Morley dwells on the past on her hypnotic new song “It’s Hard to Stop.” The song cycles through memories of the past to hopes for the future, with Morley’s textured voice grounding us amid the ambient swirls of guitar and…