PREMIERE: Afton Wolfe Marshals Joy in “Cry”

PREMIERE: Afton Wolfe Marshals Joy in “Cry”

ByRachel CholstFeb 1, 2023

Life is a complicated thing — there’s much to revel in, and much to lament. On his new single “Cry,” Afton Wolfe unites these contradictions. In the face of a friend’s unimaginable grief, Wolfe brings a song that offers all…

PREMIERE: “Ibuprofen” Might Cure Kyle Mont Cunningham

PREMIERE: “Ibuprofen” Might Cure Kyle Mont Cunningham

ByRachel CholstJan 31, 2023

Kyle Mont Cunningham’s new song “Ibuprofen” has a prescription for a broken heart. The Idaho-based singer-songwriter delivers this tale of betrayal with a sardonic grin. Cunningham’s gritty voice gives the song’s humor an extra push, and his world-weary performance sells…

PREMIERE: Linda Dunnavant Finds Freedom in “Turn the Lights On”

PREMIERE: Linda Dunnavant Finds Freedom in “Turn the Lights On”

ByRachel CholstJan 18, 2023

It doesn’t take long to realize Linda Dunnavant’s new single, “Turn the Lights On,” is something special. Dunnavant’s lilting voice is imbued with vulnerability and purpose. The electronic shimmer that lives somewhere between a banjo and a guitar signals that…

Ernie Vincent Is The Once and Future “Original Dap King”

Ernie Vincent Is The Once and Future “Original Dap King”

ByRachel CholstJan 17, 2023

Ernie Vincent has more than earned his title of Dap King. His band The Top Notes have been a fixture in New Orleans since the early 1970s, working their own shows as well as backing many other artists. Vincent himself grew up…

Dawn Riding — You’re Still Here

Dawn Riding — You’re Still Here

ByRachel CholstJan 11, 2023

You’re Still Here is nothing less than a tour de force of songwriting. Sarah Rose Janko’s rich storytelling explores the corners of the world that most would rather not. Her voice has an earthy texture that makes all of these…