With her lyrically driven songs, Rachel McIntyre Smith’s comfort twang music reminds listeners of the classics while also adding a relevant and fresh perspective. The Boot writes that she is “part [Kacey] Musgraves, part Phoebe Bridgers, all sincere storytelling and heartstring…

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Will Bennett, first of all, is a champeen songwriter and a guardian of heartland rock. On his new split, Bennett returns to his roots with “Golden, Colorado,” a mid-tempo rocker that tells the true story of his parents’ romance, painting…

Nichole Wagner navigates loss on her meditative new song “Plastic Flowers,” the title track from her upcoming album. The song unfurls with a confident riff and folk rock swagger, as Wagner declares that she is finally dropping some dead weight.…

Daniel Nickels delivers powerful Southern rock on his emotional new song “Walls.” Nickels kicks the song off with a driving beat and never slows down as he opens about his struggles with his mental health. The song marries earthy roots…