 Singer-songwriter Kelly Willis returns with a new album, and her first in over ten years, Back Being Blue, due May 18th.
Produced by spouse Bruce Robison, Back Being Blue contains ten tracks, six of which were penned by Willis with additional contributions from Rodney Crowell who wrote “We’ll Do It For Love Next Time” as well as appearances by Eleanor Whitmore (of The Mastersons and Steve Earle and the Dukes), Mark Spencer (of Son Volt), and Trevor Nealoh (of Band of Heathens). “I attempted to make music that could fit in any era. But leans on the simplicity of the music that first inspired me. Roots rockabilly country blues, to narrow it down for you! Kind of a Nick Lowe meets Skeeter Davis meets Crystal Gayle. Sounds that were in full blaze when I first moved to Austin.” – Kelly Willis Pre-order the album HERE.
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(New York, NY Press Release) Atlanta-based alt/blues rock quartet, Brother Hawk, announce the release the title track ahead of their new album, The Clear Lake, due out May 11, 2018. Engineered by TJ Elias (Mastodon, Blackberry Smoke, Cut Copy) and mastered by Billy Bowers (AC/DC, L7, Kingston Falls), the group’s album delivers "a heartfelt slab of emotionally charged blues rock.” (Creative Loafing) The Clear Lake represents an understanding that the love in one’s life is everything, and it’s important to understand that and embrace it. The Clear Lake is a place where love leads an individual to find peace and understanding.
Today, ANDREW LEAHEY & THE HOMESTEAD return with a brand new single “Start the Dance,” the first song to be released since 2016’s Skyline in Central Time and the first from their upcoming LP We Came Here to Run.
An anthemic roots rocker penned by Leahey and featuring guitar work from Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit), "Start the Dance" delivers a jolt of classic-minded rock and roll with nuanced storytelling around the all too familiar point in a relationship when you decide to plow ahead or pull the plug. Leahey says of the track, “We've been kicking off our shows with this one. To me, ‘Start the Dance’ is an American rock & roll anthem -- the sort of song you'd want to hear in your car, which remains my favorite place to listen to music. It's about the moment that pops up during any new relationship, where you have to decide if you're going to move forward or call it quits. It all comes down to that final line in the chorus – ‘Stop the running and start the dance.’ Or, in other words, ‘Let's stop spinning our wheels and start heading somewhere. Let's turn all of this running around -- this manic activity -- into art.’ In that way, it's something of a call-to-arms for this band, as well.” For more information visit: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER  “From life to love, to the crippling sting of heartbreak, these songs are a part of my soul. I’ve not only written these songs, I’ve lived them.” - Kyle Daniel
(Nashville, Tenn. – March 29th, 2018) – Kentucky-born singer-songwriter, Kyle Daniel will release his debut self-titled EP Friday, March 30 (Pre-order here). The 5-song release, all co-written by Daniel, puts his life experiences in lyrical display and sheds light on personal situations that have shaped who he is. Daniel can’t wait to share this new music; each song is extremely personal and close to his heart. He stated, “Sometimes emotions are so strong, they must be written about and vocalized to be felt. My main reason behind writing this record: to be honest. This is an inside look at my life over the past few years. From life to love, to the crippling sting of heartbreak, these songs are a part of my soul. I’ve not only written these songs, I’ve lived them.”  Nashville, TN (Press Release) – Acclaimed, beloved and seminal band Son Volt has announced the reissue of two of their classic albums in April. On April 6th, a deluxe reissue of 2007’s The Search will feature all of the original tracks, plus songs from the band’s 2007 vinyl-only On Chant and Strum. The reissue will be available via CD, digital as well as a double vinyl opaque sea foam green pressing. This release has been sequenced to mirror On Chant and Strum. The original release of The Search is currently out of print.
 (Nashville, Tennessee – March 29, 2018) On April 21, when music enthusiasts flock to record stores in honor of “Record Store Day,” fans of John Carter Cash will have the opportunity to pick up Cash’s new album, We Must Believe In Magic.
The 17-track release is a collection of songs recorded over the last ten years and features an astounding host of musical guests, including some of Nashville’s most recorded session players and artists representing Rock, Gospel and Country Music. Tony Rice, Ana Cristina Cash, John Cowan, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Jerry Douglas, Dave Roe, The Daeger Brothers, Bob Moore, Etta Britt, Charlie McCoy, Tony Harrell, Jamie Hartford, Sam Bush, Jack Clift and the Cedar Hill Refugees, Sarah Peasall McGuffey, Ira Dean, Ronnie and Rob McCoury, Eric Hamilton and many others took part in the project. The album’s imaginative cover features the faces of many of the individuals who contributed to the music and is designed by Roberto Parada.  Today, LR Baggs announced the lineup for their third annual Americana Video Sessions. "The 2017 Americana Fest brought some wonderfully talented musicians through our doors, and we’re really excited to share them with you. We’d like to thank all the musicians for taking the time to stop by and play some songs for us!"
The 2017 lineup included Carl Anderson, Courtney Marie Andrews, Sammy Brue, Tyler Childers, Lilly Hiatt, My Bubba, Erin Rae, Patrick Sweany, John Paul White, The Wild Reeds and Brandy Zdan. Watch them HERE The Posies Celebrate 30th Anniversary with expanded CD, vinyl reissues + Announce World Tour3/27/2018  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Omnivore Recordingswill embark upon an ambitious reissue of three classic albums by the Posies, who celebrate their 20th anniversary this year. A PledgeMusic pre-order campaign has launched athttps://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the-posies
Dear 23 will arrive June 15, 2018; Frosting on the Beater on August 3, 2018. Each of these titles comes as a 2-CD set featuring the original album remastered from original master tapes, plus almost all previously unissued bonus tracks, and on vinyl as a 2-LP set of the original album — mastered at 45 rpm! Amazing Disgrace will be released October 28, 2018 as a 2-CD set, also with the original album remastered from original master tapes, plus almost all previously unissued bonus tracks, and as a 2-LP package — unlike the others, mastered at 33 1/3 as it was simply too long for 45 rpm. This is a milestone year for the Posies, fronted by Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer. The band began its career exactly 30 years prior by releasing a home-recorded cassette called Failure, which to their complete surprise became an instant favorite around the Northwest, earning them critical accolades, radio airplay, and major label interest all in a very short time. They were lucky to find themselves living just a few doors down the road in Seattle from Arthur “Rick” Roberts and Mike Musburger, who joined the band on bass and drums, respectively.  Courtesy: Absolute Publicity Nashville, Tenn. (March 27, 2018 Press Release) — This fall, a bronze plaque depicting 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and musician Ricky Skaggswill be added to the Rotunda wall at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in Nashville. At a CMA-hosted press conference held this morning at the famed institution,Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood announced Skaggs as one of three inductees for the Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Later this year, Skaggs will be inducted in the "Modern Era Artist" category, along with the late Dottie West in the "Veterans Era Artist" category and the late Johnny Gimblein the "Recording and/or Touring Musician" category. At nineteen, Miller Campbell was diagnosed with a fatal condition that required immediate double surgery. Unsure if she’d ever be able to sing again, she focused on songwriting and her classes, graduating the University of Washington with two degrees and honors at 21. After graduation, Campbell was recruited by the C.I.A, yet two weeks before she was scheduled to deploy, realizing she could not picture a life without music at the forefront, she quit. In late 2017, the singer-songwriter released her EP, Sweet Whiskey, a seven-track outing that boldly declared her intent to claim a prominent place in the canon of western music. Today, TDC is honored to premiere the video for "One Step," a song that Campbell wrote for her brother, John. The subdued video, which finds Campbell solo and reflective, captures her love for her brother, the heartbreak of the loss, and the peace she hopes he now finds. "I dreamed last night you spoke to me, you were finally set free/Vision's clear, a smile ear to ear/Honey don't you worry no more."  Credit: Hanna Hanseroth Campbell explains the personal and emotional story behind the song, “This song was the entire start of the Sweet Whiskey record, inspired by the unexpected passing of my brother, John Campbell. I literally wrote this song laying in his bedroom after the funeral, unable to sleep, eat, or process what happened. He was my absolute soulmate, and the reason I had the courage to pursue a career in music. Without his encouragement, friendship, and utter belief in my talent, this record would never have even began. I really hope that this song can reach those going through grief, and let them know they are not alone in the hopelessness, and depression that comes hand in hand with it. I owe everything to my brother, and hope this song honors his memory every time it's played.”
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