HEY! LISTEN: Megan Knight Channels *NSYNC and Busta Rhymes on Pop Country Rocker “My Drama”

HEY! LISTEN: Megan Knight Channels *NSYNC and Busta Rhymes on Pop Country Rocker “My Drama”

ByRachel CholstDec 13, 2021

Megan Knight’s new song is like catnip to me: some meaty guitar riffs, confident attitude, and just a freakin’ good groove. As bouncy as the song is, it’s rooted in a deeper conversation. “We all have demons and trauma in…

PREMIERE: Matt Woods — “The Devil Called Lonely”

PREMIERE: Matt Woods — “The Devil Called Lonely”

ByRachel CholstDec 12, 2021

We have not hung out in person nearly enough in the last ten years, but I am deeply appreciative of Matt’s willingness to dive in to whatever ideas Von and I have come up with. Matt was a contributor to…

A&T Playlist #13: November Music Roundup

A&T Playlist #13: November Music Roundup

ByRachel CholstDec 10, 2021

Better late than never! November was a month for beautiful, contemplative music. Sharell Bryant wrote one of the best songs this year with “Turn Me Into a Diamond” and I will say this until you all agree with me. You…

HEY! LISTEN: Emily Ellis Uncoils Her Power in “Hard For You to Love Me”

HEY! LISTEN: Emily Ellis Uncoils Her Power in “Hard For You to Love Me”

ByRachel CholstDec 9, 2021

Emily Ellis, the Auburn, California-based singer-songwriter, lets her music speak for itself. Her voice is powerful and rich, and as the guitars uncoil on her new single “Hard For You to Love Me,” we learn that we’re in for a…

HEY! LISTEN: Colin Southfield & The Mushroom Country Band Hit Perfect Americana Grit In “This House”

HEY! LISTEN: Colin Southfield & The Mushroom Country Band Hit Perfect Americana Grit In “This House”

ByRachel CholstDec 8, 2021

If you listen to one song today, make sure it’s Colin Southfield & The Mushroom Country Band’s “This House.” Southfield is an exquisite storyteller, matched by his soulful performance. The band is fantastic, too. I’m eager for everything the band…