Sara Petite Has Fun “Bringin’ Down the Neighborhood”
Outlaw country’s Sara Petite premieres a new video as she rises to the top of her game on her latest LP with tales of revelry and rage, addiction, and rejection.
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Jason Isbell Keeps Fire Raging at Home, on Road, in Studio
Turning his life around after quitting drinking, marrying Amanda Shires, and recording Southeastern, roots musician Jason Isbell has a new LP and more to celebrate.
Canada’s Bella White Is Making All the Right Moves These Days
As Bella White stays grounded, pursuing a career that should skyrocket any second now, the Canadian roots artist is set to release her stunning sophomore LP.
Whitehorse Keep Their Canadian Cool to Discover Country Concept for New LP
Whitehorse duo Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland go their separate ways to write songs, especially for an emotional album like I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying.
Magdalena Bay Warmly Welcome Visitors to Explore Their ‘Mercurial World’
What stranger things can happen to Magdalena Bay after transforming from prog-rock high schoolers to an electro/synthpop pair? Time will tell how far they go.
The Wailin’ Jennys Keep Making Sound Decisions After 20 Years of Sweet Songs
For a trio that’s been around as long as the Wailin’ Jennys, it’s time to commemorate this major anniversary and honor them with a career retrospective.
Boulder Falls Madly for Revealing Madison Cunningham
Sparked by a three-man band and her riveting guitar riffs, power player Madison Cunningham turns on an infatuated crowd with new songs and a rock-hard attitude.
She & Him & Them (Sunflower Bean) Deliver Sounds of the Season
When She & Him follow Sunflower Bean into Denver for shows promoting new albums during an unseasonably warm late spring, this twofer only means one thing, it’s getting hotter in here.
Mandy Moore Celebrates in Many Ways After Becoming Mom ‘In Real Life’
Singer-songwriter and This Is Us star Mandy Moore discusses making music, babies, and unforgettable TV magic as she and her husband Taylor Goldsmith hit the road.
Jaguar Jonze Breaks Free to Sound Off Loudly and Proudly on New LP
Brisbane’s Jaguar Jonze is making noise with her full-length album debut and a wild music video while speaking out about abuse within Australia’s music industry.
DYLYN Soars with Flying Colors Finding Beauty in “Bring on the Blues”
Alt-rocker DYLYN returns with the gorgeous title track of a splendid six-song EP that signals she’s here to stay. She discusses her music and premieres “Bring on the Blues”.
Marvelous Miss Maisie Peters Lets Love Grow During Denver Show of Emotion
Using her music to address the distressing nature of relationships gone awry, British pop singer Maisie Peters brings a collection of eloquently frank songs to life during her first headlining tour of North America.