INTERVIEW: Philip Bowen Paints a Full Portrait of Home on “Old Kanawha”

INTERVIEW: Philip Bowen Paints a Full Portrait of Home on “Old Kanawha”

ByRachel CholstOct 30, 2023

When Philip Bowen first picked up a fiddle at four years old, who could have guessed that he would eventually become a breakout star on social media – without ever releasing an album? Just ask his 320,000 Instagram followers about…

INTERVIEW: Western States Stand Against White Supremacy in “Someone to Blame”

INTERVIEW: Western States Stand Against White Supremacy in “Someone to Blame”

ByRachel CholstOct 16, 2023

Western States is a St. Louis-based Midwestern rock ‘n’ roll band that weaves together twangy Americana, floor stomping rock and just the right measure of twang. Their debut album From the Center Out won rave reviews fand they’ve shared festival…

INTERVIEW: Onoleigh Walks a Fine “Tightrope”

INTERVIEW: Onoleigh Walks a Fine “Tightrope”

ByRachel CholstOct 11, 2023

With a remarkable ability to harness compassion and empathy as a result of her previous experience in social work as a guidance counselor, Onoleigh’s songwriting has reached listeners on a powerful personal level with songs that are relatable and lean…

INTERVIEW: Colin Cutler Is Open to the Ears That Will Hear Him

INTERVIEW: Colin Cutler Is Open to the Ears That Will Hear Him

ByRachel CholstOct 10, 2023

Journeyman singer-songwriter Colin Cutler’s literary approach to songwriting is inspired by his love for Flannery O’Connor. Having grown up in Pentecostal churches and raised in a military family with deep Southern roots, Cutler discovered striking parallels between himself and many…

INTERVIEW: Callie McCullough Doesn’t Want to Get Married, Does Still Have CD’s in Her Car

INTERVIEW: Callie McCullough Doesn’t Want to Get Married, Does Still Have CD’s in Her Car

ByRachel CholstSep 21, 2023

Canadian country singer Callie McCullough lets it rip on her jaunty new single, “What If I Don’t?” When I first heard it I thought, “Oh my GOD this RULES.” So now here’s a chance to listen to it and learn…