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]]>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:11:08 GMThttp://thedailycountry.com/hear-now/susto-feliz-navidadSUSTO just released their version of "Feliz Navidad," one of the b​rand new tracks being added to Amazon's "Indie For The Holidays" playlist which is available now.

The popular “Indie for the Holidays” playlist adds 18 new songs this holiday season, including tracks from some of the genre’s most acclaimed stars. Kevin Morby wraps up a banner year that saw the release of his widely lauded breakthrough City Music, by contributing a moody, crooning take on “Blue Christmas.” Charly Bliss, whose debut album Guppy has likewise seen widespread praise in 2017, offer a driving and delightful version of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” DJ Camilo Lara’s Mexican Institute of Sound and indie rock mainstays Best Coast, Eisley, Albert Hammond Jr, and Dean & Britta also join the playlist for the first time this year. More information HERE.

]]>Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:08:08 GMThttp://thedailycountry.com/hear-now/joel-levi-will-we-ever-change​Joel Levi's new album, Thirty, was born in the heart of the modern Americana scene, Nashville, Tennessee, and bears the weight of a once young, starry-eyed musician that has spent years in Music City. The grizzled Levi wrestles with the struggles of being an artist, husband, and aspiring father in a music town which has inspired him to write his most prolific material to date. Get a taste of the album with "Will We Ever Change?" below and for more information visit HERE.

]]>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 15:25:25 GMThttp://thedailycountry.com/hear-now/eargrabbers-playlistAgain, it's been awhile since I made one of these, but sometimes nothing floats your musical boat so to speak. Recently though, there's been a deluge of good music, so enjoy the tunes below and discover some of the most talented artists you might not be listening to, and some ya probably are. Current fave: "Hearts Too Heavy."

]]>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMThttp://thedailycountry.com/hear-now/ear-grabbers5077190Haven't made a playlist in over a month because quite frankly, nothing truly grabbed me - or maybe I was burnt out from listening. In any case, this last week of August brings some fresh tunes that really did grab my attention. New tunes from Eilen Jewell, Turnpike, Lukas Nelson. and The Novel Ideas among others. Hope you enjoy!

]]>Sat, 19 Aug 2017 11:39:23 GMThttp://thedailycountry.com/hear-now/radnor-lee-doorstepIndie-folk duo Radnor & Lee (Josh Radnor and Ben Lee) have officially released the second single, "Doorstep," off their forthcoming debut LP, due out November 10. AllMusic praised the track, writing, "Joyful spirituality abounds as their voices blend with layers of acoustic guitar and an organ providing extra punctuation." Give the delightfully uplifting tune a listen below.

]]>Sat, 19 Aug 2017 10:52:00 GMThttp://thedailycountry.com/hear-now/tom-brosseau-covers-hank-williams-you-win-againWhen I was a kid, my family rented a cabin on Grace Lake every summer for a week long, a peaceful, smaller lake with sandy shores, clear water, surrounded by white birch trees, about 20 miles from the town of Bemidji, Minnesota. The cabin was an old log cabin. My mother had vacationed there when she was a kid. Little had changed since then. Same linoleum floors, cupboards, same washroom and sink. The cabin had to be shut down during the cold season. It wasn't winterized like most Minnesota cabins nowadays. In fact, today cabins are not cabins, they’re called lake homes and people live in them year-round.

On days when my brother, sister and I were worn out from the sun, or water-logged from too much swimming, we watched whatever we could on TV by tilting the antennas, crossing them back and forth like scissor chopsticks. The Benny Hill Show, Reading Rainbow, Price Is Right. Aside from that, there wasn’t much else in the entertainment department. No internet. No cell phones. When it rained we played board games and listened to records on the record player. Doris Day, Mario Lanza, Jerry Lee Lewis. That’s where I first came across the song “You Win Again”, on a Jerry Lee record. His rendition in particular is thrilling. His piano playing, the 1950s slap-back effect on his voice, what you might call the Sun Records sound.

We would take little side trips into Bemidji or Cass Lake with my mom for ice-cream, groceries, or to Crazy Days, an annual summer event celebrated in Minnesota towns where stores slashed their prices, rolled their wares out to the curb, and grab bags would be sold twenty-five cents a pop. At the bait and tackle shops, my brother and I would root through the colorful fishing tackle, the spinners and bobbers, the rubber minnows. I have carried “You Win Again" with me nearly all my life. It brings back good memories and happy day." For more information visit HERE.

]]>Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:29:35 GMThttp://thedailycountry.com/hear-now/matt-pond-pa-the-ballad-of-laura-and-mikematt pond PA revealed "The Ballad Of Laura and Mike" (featuring Laura Stevenson) from the band's forthcoming release Still Summer, due August 11 on 131 Records. Give the tune a listen below and pre-order Still Summer at the band's online store. ​

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]]>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 20:51:35 GMThttp://thedailycountry.com/hear-now/the-karpinka-brothers-youre-worth-itThe Karpinka Brothers, Aaron and Shawn, are the epitome of kindness.  Throughout their decade-long career, the duo has always shared an unmatched sincerity which shines through on their newest effort, Talk Is Cheap. Produced and recorded by Grammy nominee Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Leonard Cohen) at his legendary Hotel2Tango in Montreal, Talk Is Cheap is the most realized and expansive Karpinka Brothers album to date.  Their eloquent blend of timeless folk and 60's pop are complimented by their impressive list of contributing musicians that appear throughout the record.

Exuding positivity with its infectious melody and optimistic lyrics, "You're Worth It" is an anthem for us all. When you're feeling low - or simply want to feel good - just press play. Stream the song below.

The Karpinka Brothers Talk Is Cheap will be released worldwide September 15th, and will be followed by a subsequent North American Tour. 

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