​-Harriett

Reverend Horton Heat, fronted by Texas singer-songwriter and musical historian Jim Heath, will release their twelfth album, Whole New Life on November 30. They deliver their signature eclectic brand of rockabilly, swing and punk (think Roy Orison, meets Brian Setzer, meets The Ramones) on tracks that are uplifting, funky, and just plain fun to listen to.
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One of the many highlights comes on “Perfect”, a tribute to Orbison and a witty exploration of letting go of the unattainable expectations of perfection and embracing the flaws that make us beautifully human. It’s a refreshing message in the age of social media where our lives can be filtered to reflect an alternate reality.    

“Perfection is not in the cards, not by miles or a couple of yards. That may be real and it may be true, but that doesn’t mean I’m not perfect for you.”

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​Haunting. Powerful. Uplifting. These are three words that describe Elise Hayes’ music. Combining infectious pop and r&b melodies with heartfelt and meaningful subject matter, Elise’s songs live in a unique space in the palate of today’s popular music. 

No stranger to the stage, Elise has been performing since she was 12 years old. She attended Berklee College of Music as a vocal major, and soon after graduating, relocated to Nashville to pursue a career as an artist and songwriter. “My journey in the music industry hasn’t been a straight line to success,” she says, “I have had to bend and mold and create my own opportunities.” She certainly has done just that. Elise has written songs that have been featured on numerous TV shows, such as ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy”, Freeform’s “The Bold Type”, MTV’s “Siesta Key,” and many more. She has written songs for other prominent artists (Lucie Silvas “E.G.O”, Jill Andrews “Rust or Gold”), and most recently, toured the country as a background singer and keyboard player for country star, Carly Pearce, opening national tours for Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, and Thomas Rhett. 

During this past year on the road, Elise felt inspired to find her way back to her own music and career as an artist. “I think I had been in Nashville too long, churning it out behind the scenes in the industry,” she says, “Having the opportunity to get out into the world and see how powerful music is and how it can bring people together in such a moving way made me fall back in love with performing. It lit me up again.” 

With that realization fresh in her mind, Elise decided to step away from her role in Pearce’s band in late spring of 2018. “I felt this really strong instinct to follow my own dreams and songs, and I wanted to be true to that and act on it.” “Float” documents that honest journey back to herself, all the while making you want to dance and turn the music up loud on your speakers. “In this next phase of my career as an artist, I’m focusing on making music that people can relate to and that they can find themselves in. I can’t wait to get it out there.”

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A favorite here at TDC, NYC's Emily Duff returns with her new single, "Mr. Dollar & A Dime." Penned by Duff, the tune leads with a retro-bluesy vibe featuring keys, driving percussion, and smooth harmonies as Duff laments being a fool in love. Relatable ladies? You bet.

"Call me up
Pay you no mind
I let that phone ring baby (yeah, yeah,yeah)
Dial my number
You Know I'm fine
I let that phone ring baby (yeah, yeah,yeah)"

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After more than 15 years pounding pavement for their own project, brothers Jason and Paul Watkins found themselves spent when they crossed paths with an old friend. Mathew Linton, a veteran drummer on the Nashville music scene, who found himself feeling similarly stagnant. So instead of playing a show together, the friends decided to write a song. It wasn’t long before they had a whole album.

With their resulting debut, Volume 1 (Nov. 2nd), the band and producer/multi-instrumentalist Joe Causey have crafted a sound at once new and familiar; a blend of dazzling programming and production, vintage synthesizers, and Heartbreakers-inspired guitar. On “Awakenings,” synths and guitars chime in harmony over the pulse of Linton’s drums as Jason Watkins summarizes their journey from stagnation to inspiration: “Your love was leading me to the other side.” It’s a spirit that pulsates through the album. On “Rainbows,” they nudgs the listener to remember the music, people, and experiences that made them—to be inspired by simple joys. On “Sing!,” they declare it filling the listener with a sense of encouragement to reclaim their voice.  

In addition to the jangly guitar-centered tunes, Volume 1 also features emotional ballads that bring on all the feels. Led by a tender guitar and soothing vocals, "I'll Be Waiting Here," is an uplifting ballad for anyone going through difficult times calling on you to remember you will get through the turbulent times and that there is always someone there who cares for you. Achingly beautiful, comforting, and hopeful.

"Look at you now, falling to pieces
It hurts me to see your heart break
I wish there were words, to put you together 
​We want to see you smile again
If you need to cry
If you need to hide
If you need some time
I'll be waiting here"

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As the name implies, Frenchie’s Blues Destroyers are well steeped in the blues, but their music draws as much from ’60s British bands as the American blues on which those bands built their sounds. On their new album, Love is Blood, lead guitarist, singer and songwriter Kevin “Frenchie” Sciou and drummer Pete “Brother Pete” Coatney form a two-man wall of sound that pays homage to and builds upon blues and rock traditions, while adding sprinkles of the Texas twang they absorbed from years of playing with Lone Star originals including Jack Ingram and Billy Joe Shaver. 

Released November 9th, Love is Blood, was produced by Taylor Tatsch (Maren Morris) at his AudioStyles studio in Dripping Springs and features nine tunes which showcase the duo's singular style of  gritty rock ’n’ roll.

Led by a sultry, smoky guitar and slinky percussion, "Love Is Blood" flows with a sensual undercurrent that despite it's ominous nature draws you in with a pull that's impossible to avoid.

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