 Album cover art for Southern Gothic (Press Rlease) Americana roots rock artist ROD MELANCON partnered with GlideMagazine.com to premiere "Redhead," a muscular blend of rock and dirty blues with "Rolling Stones swagger" (John Wirt, The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA, 4/7/17). The track is one of the highlights on the singer, songwriter and musician's sophomore 10-track album SOUTHERN GOTHIC, out Friday, June 16 via Blue Elan Records. Click here to listen to "Redhead."
SOUTHERN GOTHIC can now be pre-ordered--which includes instant-grat tracks, "Dwayne & Me" and "Redhead"--via iTunes here, Amazon here or Blue Elan Records for special packaged bundles here.
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 Courtesy: Lone Star PR NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Press Release) - Reaching #1 this week on country radio for his hit single "Any Ol' Barstool" by Jason Aldean, country singer-songwriter Josh Thompson exclusively premieres his song, "Daddy Had a Beer," on Rolling Stone Country today, April 20, in anticipation of the release of his latest album, Change: The Lost Record, tomorrow , Friday, April 21. The project, which was originally recorded in 2011 but never released, also includes fan favorites such as "Comin' Around" and "Change."
The Wisconsin-native released his debut album, Way Out Here, in 2010 with his first two singles, "Beer on the Table" and "Way Out Here," grossing almost one million downloads. Fans can purchase the album here. Catch Thompson on WSM Radio's Coffee, Country, & Cody tomorrow, Friday, April 21 at 9:00 am CST.  Check out the music video for “Bumper Cars” HERE.
(Press Release) London based independent label Xtra Mile Recordings (Frank Turner, Against Me!), in partnership with Kay Bank Recording, and Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp are pleased to announce the Friday, June 2 release of Bay Beach Amusement Park (pre-order at iTunes, Xtra Mile), a six-song concept EP centered around the 125-year-old attraction located in Green Bay, WI on the shores of Lake Michigan. Produced by 18-year-old Minnesotan Eliot Skinner and recorded mostly live over a weekend at Pachyderm Studios, Bay Beach Amusement Park serves as Schoepp’s creative and wildly fun follow-up to Rangers & Valentines, an album Relix declared a “mini masterpiece” and named one of Billboard’s “Best of the Week.” Perhaps the park’s most historic and notable attraction is The Zippin Pippin, a wooden rollercoaster known famously as Elvis Presley’s favorite ride. The King rented Libertyland on August 8, 1977 from 1:15 a.m. until 7 a.m. to entertain a group of guests. Decked in a blue jumpsuit with a black leather belt, huge belt buckle with turquoise studs and gold chains, the King rode the Pippin repeatedly during a two-hour period. Presley’s late night joyride was his last public appearance. He passed away eight days later. 40 years on, Schoepp celebrates the Pippin and the other classic rides with these six songs that take the listener on six different adventures, each song named for its respective ride (“Zippin Pippin,” “Bumper Cars,” “The Scat”). This musical joyride is suitable entertainment for both adults and children. “Come mothers, daughters, fathers and sons/You’ll feel a lot better after you’re done,” Schoepp sings in the first single “Bumper Cars,” where pop culture rivalries such as Jerry Seinfeld and Newman and the Jedi and Sith collide on the ride.  Nashville, TN (April 19, 2017 Press Release) -- Mike Aiken's new video, "Virginia," features a unique and personal view of the Commonwealth this singer/songwriter calls home. "Virginia" is the latest single from Aiken's critically-acclaimed sixth studio album, CAPTAINS & COWBOYS, released on Northwind Records.
"This should be our state song." -Paul Shugrue, NPR - WHRV, Norfolk, VA With the warmth of Lightfoot, the earthiness of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the unerring timing of Billy Joe Shaver, Aiken's vocals are uninhibited on the self-penned, sweetly vibrant "Virginia." "It's a love affair," Aiken admits. "This is my home and a special place to me. She's beautiful, but just beneath the surface lies the story of a troubled past. Look a little deeper and you can see and feel the pain of the Civil War's blue and gray; black and white. It's part of what makes Virginia what she is. It always sets my soul free to get back home," Mike adds.  Courtesy: Baby Robot Media Stream "Unsold" via Soundcloud
April 19, 2017 (Press Release)-- Nashville singer/songwriter Bern Kelly has announced the release of his upcoming LP, Lost FIlms, produced by Patrick Damphier (The Arcs, Tim Easton, The Mynabirds). Along with the announcement, Kelly shared his new single "Unsold" with Glide Magazine who wrote, "Reflecting Ryan Adams’ knack of building a rock future with a foundation in the past. Kelly sings with a gallop in his delivery that is both righteous and fervently emotive, while his rock rhythms are pure magnetic." Lost Films comes out on June 23 via Underpass Records. If there’s one constant rule in Nashville, where musical trends come and go each year, it’s that there’s nothing more important than the song. That’s the guiding principle of Bern Kelly’s new album, Lost Films, a record that deploys a sweeping array of styles, from power-pop to plaintive folk & reverb-washed Americana, all in service of that eternal truism: The song comes first. Recorded with an array of the town’s brightest studio pros, including producer Patrick Damphier (The Arcs, Tim Easton, The Mynabirds), steel-guitar legend Russ Pahl (Dan Auerbach, Patty Griffin, Miranda Lambert), drummer Jon Radford (Steelism, Lily Hiatt, Leigh Nash) and bassist Travis Vance, Kelly’s latest record is a community-minded effort, the result of his decade-long tenure as a singer/songwriter in Nashville. Kelly’s influences come through loud and clear on Lost Films’ ten songs, from the gruff Josh Ritter & Bruce Springsteen-channeling album opener “Unsold” to his gorgeous country-folk duet with Thirty Tigers artist Elise Davis on “Garage Sale,” a tune that recalls Ryan Adams’ Whiskeytown-era duets with Caitlin Cary. It’s an eclectic album, shifting from swooping Marshall Crenshaw guitar hooks to Mark Kozelek-inspired gothic-noir sketches. Elsewhere, Kelly draws from Jeff Buckley and Elliott Smith—in particular, the dreamy, introspective ballad “Forever Alone”—and he stretches out on the exploratory “Madeline Street,” a meandering, seven-minute epic that Kelly considers one of the proudest moments of his recording career.  HEAR NOW! The Observer broke the story and premiered a song: http://bit.ly/2on0AJn
NEW YORK, N.Y. (Press Release) — In a consistently colorful musical career that spans nearly four decades, Willie Nile has established a reputation as a world-class rock ’n’ roller, and as a singular songwriter with deep roots in rock’s rich history. So it’s not surprising that he’d choose to tip his hat to one of his most enduring musical inspirations with his eleventh studio album, Positively Bob: Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan, a heartfelt, personally charged set of Dylan covers that honors its subject while exemplifying the same qualities that have distinguished Nile’s work since the beginning. The album is set for June 23, 2017 release on River House Records. “These songs opened up a lot of doors for me, and for a whole generation of kids,” Nile states. “Discovering Dylan’s songs in the ’60s was incredibly liberating; it made me realize that there were no limitations or walls that could not be scaled or knocked down. This is the Shakespeare of rock ’n’ roll we’re talkin’ about here.”  Courtesy: All Eyes Media Nashville, TN (Press Release) — Critically acclaimed songwriter John Moreland has announced a string of West Coast tour dates in support of his upcoming album Big Bad Luv, due out May 5th via 4AD. Following a UK tour around the release, Moreland will return to the US in June for his previously announced East coast and Midwest dates. The new West Coast run will include Denver, Seattle, Portland and the Outside Lands Festival. The Fader posted an exclusive premiere of the song "Sallisaw Blue" on April 18th. Click HERE to listen.
The depth and soul of John Moreland’s previous albums, along with his powerfully captivating live performances, have connected deeply with an ever-growing fan base who have fallen in love with his poignant and honest songs. Over the last year or so, Moreland’s perspective on life has shifted just enough to inject a new tone to the songs on Big Bad Luv. Sonically, the new album rocks a bit heavier than Moreland’s prior work, with a nod to his punk rock roots. Big Bad Luv was recorded at Fellowship Hall Sound in Little Rock, AR and mixed by Tchad Blake (The Black Keys, Tom Waits, Sheryl Crow). For a taste of the new album, check out the video for “It Don’t Suit Me Like Before”, which was recently premiered via Entertainment Weekly. Click HERE. John Moreland possesses the ability to silence a noisy barroom with just his guitar and vocal. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear him live this summer. Click HERE for tour dates.  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Press Release)— The Blues Foundation invites fans, musicians and music world professionals to come celebrate the blues during Blues Music Awards Week, which commences in Memphis on May 8. A wealth of wonderful events will happen throughout the week surrounding the main attractions: the Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Blues Music Awards.
The 38th class of Blues Hall of Fame inductees will be feted at a ceremony May 10 that will take place at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts (225 S. Main St.) beginning at 6:30 p.m. Honorees include Johnny Copeland, Henry Gray, Willie Johnson, Latimore, Amy van Singel, Magic Slim, and Mavis Staples, W.C. Handy’s book, Father of the Blues, and a number of classic recordings, among them John Lee Hooker’s album Real Folk Blues, inducted during his centennial year. A 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception precedes the induction ceremony, which will be highlighted by testimonials, video clips, and acceptance speeches. Tickets cost $100 and are available at Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets.  Credit: BBR Facebook As we settle into Spring, there's no reason not to start looking ahead to mid-Summer and the Braun Brothers Reunion - otherwise known as the BBR. Held in beautiful Challis, Idaho, the Braun Brothers Reunion is three days of music featuring respected artists from the Texas, Americana, and Red Dirt scenes. This year, the BBR will be held from August 10-12th and will feature another stacked line-up which includes: The Old 97's, Parker McCollum, Jack Ingram, Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers, Lee Ann Womack, and Blue Water Highway, among "regulars" Turnpike Troubadours and Cody Canada and The Departed, as well as Reckless Kelly and Micky and the Motorcars.
Tickets (2 or 3 day passes) are already on sale and moving fast, so grab yours before they sell-out. For the full line-up and all the information, including lodging, visit HERE Streetlight Social Reveal New Single "Heart Of Glass"; New Album Blood From Stone Out May 54/19/2017  (Press Release) Streetlight Social will release their debut album Blood From Stone on May 5. PureVolume says, "Canadian folk rock outfit Streetlight Social have a sound that has a warmth that you'd expect to hear from a band located in a rural locale instead of a bustling city. Yet, the Toronto-based outfit's intricate beauty is on full display with their latest single, 'Heart of Glass.' Here, the delicate string plucking, enchanting melodies and introspective vocals evoke earnest imagery that's reminiscent of many of the indie folk bands that have risen to popularity in recent years."
About the song, "Heart of Glass," Streetlight Social's Chris Millar says, "This song may be about your insecurities in a new relationship, or the fear of getting hurt and hurting another, or even the denial experienced when you find out you may not be as strong as you once thought." He adds, "We have our own interpretations for sure, but we encourage our fans to listen and come to their own conclusions - what resonates most with them." "Heart of Glass" is streaming via SoundCloud. |
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