HEY! LISTEN: Will Bennett’s Got a Ten-Speed and Spotify Pyramid Scheme
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…
PREMIERE: Nichole Wagner Won’t Return Your “Plastic Flowers”
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.…
PREMIERE: Daniel Nickels Bursts Through His “Walls”
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…
HEY! LISTEN: Hooks & The Huckleberries Turn Down Roads Left Untraveled With “Someone Else”
Hot off their appearance at SXSW, acclaimed alt-country band Hooks and the Huckleberries have hit us with another one on “Someone Else.” Produced by Matt Pence, the track evokes Tom Petty’s gentleness and wry sense of humor. As I’ve written…
HEY! LISTEN: The Slow Blade Slices Through Your “Sinful Ways”
The Slow Blade has shown us exactly what Hell looks like: the blues as played through a skateboard transformed into a guitar. If that sounds familiar, that’s because The Slow Blade is the new alias of Dann Gaymer (Ravages, New…