The instant this record started, we could only think of one thing; Pettitt embodies Led Zeppelin. Pettitt’s singing style is highly reminiscent of 1970s folk rock, but for the modern age. In particular the track ‘Drop Out’ highlights the use prescription medication as a means of escape, with Pettitt’s flow of consciousness writing working perfectly …
Daly taps into the pain of watching someone you love struggle with their mental health on this track. It’s a quiet, lonesome track with just Daly’s voice and acoustic guitar until the second verse, where drums and violin enter the mix, providing an even more sorrowful tone. It’s intensely emotional, a very impressive feat of …
How did growing up in a musical family influence your songwriting and performance style? We grew up with our parents both in a band performing 60s/70s rock classics like The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, etc., all harmony-focused bands/artists. So I guess that was a big influence on the style of our singing and songwriting. We were …
Your music blends country with rock elements seamlessly. What inspired you to merge these two genres? Whichever comes first, and it depends on how and what I’m feeling when I’m writing or coming up with a melody. I was very lucky to grow up around great music, be it country or rock, from Merle Haggard, …
Post Malone’s fifth studio album, ‘F-1 Trillion’, is perhaps one of the most ambitious projects to come out of 2024, representing an artist at the height of his creative powers and his growing ability to transcend genre boundaries. Known for effortlessly blending hip-hop, pop and rock, Post Malone’s latest album makes a striking foray into …
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Chayce Beckham’s rise in the country music scene isn’t just about winning the nineteenth season of ‘American Idol’. It’s about how his voice, lyrics and personality have brought a refreshing authenticity to the genre. The California native has carved a niche for himself, blending raw honesty with relatable storytelling, reaching out to listeners who may …
There’s a striking similarity in the circle of Gen Z artists: they—yes, even the men—are more willing to be open, vulnerable, even emotional. It used to be a dirty word; emotional. Take the idea of hysteria, the so-called ‘over emotion’ of women, taken out of context and more often than not, criticised by the very …
The latest album from Gangstagrass, ‘The Blackest Thing on the Menu’, debuted at #1 on the Billboard “Bluegrass Albums” chart this week, marking their second time reaching #1 on the chart as trailblazers blending bluegrass and hip-hop. Acknowledged worldwide as a “hip-hop group,” this achievement showcases how Gangstagrass is bridging genres and transcending boundaries, reinforcing …
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Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling duo For KING + COUNTRY has announced their first-ever performances in London as part of their 2024 tour, ‘A Drummer Boy Christmas’. The much-anticipated shows will take place on 11 and 12 December at Indigo at The O2, marking the band’s debut Christmas performance outside the US. The ‘A Drummer Boy …
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Country music megastar and The Voice US coach Blake Shelton has signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. “Blake is one of the biggest personalities and presences in media,” says Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, Americas, BMG. “America first got to know him through incredible, timeless songs and live shows and then fell in love with …
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