‘Country Singer’ marks a bold statement against compromising oneself. Can you share the inspiration behind this track and what message you were looking to get across? I wanted to reiterate a lesson that I learned a few years ago. The whole notion of not settling for anything less than I deserve when it comes to […]
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In the heart of Maryland, within the vibrant creative nucleus of Strathmore, a profound musical connection has blossomed between three extraordinary musicians, transcending geographical boundaries and cultural divides. Grammy Award winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, alongside Chinese dulcimer virtuoso Chao Tian, have embarked on a captivating musical journey culminating in their eagerly awaited album,
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At just 16 years old, Odin Sokac, also known as Odin S, is making a name for himself in the Blues music scene. His passion for this beloved genre is palpable and he believes that anyone who feels deeply can sing and play the blues, regardless of their age. This sentiment is encapsulated in his
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Karley Scott Collins’s music is instantly identifiable by one thing: her love of an electric guitar. Collins’s passion for the instrument originates in another love for her, heavy rock and metal music. As Collins releases her brand new EP ‘Write One’, we take a look at her career so far, her rise to playing the
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Bailey Zimmerman’s ‘Where It Ends’ is a bombastic track that mixes country with pop punk. It’s hardly surprising, looking at the team that put the song together though; there’s the producer, Austin Shawn, alongside three writers, Zimmerman himself, Grant Averill and Joe Spargur (also known as Joe London). Debuting at number seven in the Billboard
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Psychedelia and country aren’t often the best bedfellows, but Cardiff band No Thee No Ess have managed to create an album that highlights the best of both worlds. The band are leaders, not followers, pushing the genre of country to exciting and intriguing new places. Perhaps intriguing is the best way to describe ‘Distant
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Zach Bryan is just 28 years old, but he has a story to tell. Bryan joined the US Navy at 17, finishing his service in 2021. By that time, he had performed at the Grand Ole Opry and released his first album—a tribute to his late mother—DeAnn. Recorded in two months in a Florida Airbnb,
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Anyone who is fortunate enough to get the opportunity to see The War and Treaty should take them up on their offer. The husband and wife duo, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, put on a show quite unlike anything else in country music. It’s not just their love-in, fun banter and crowd work, but
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The Black Deer Festival 2024 delivered an intimate and family-friendly experience, despite a few unexpected challenges. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, the festival maintained its charm with a blend of music, crafts, and food, but the unpredictable weather added an element of surprise. Small but mighty The festival’s small size contributed to its cozy, communal
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Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, better known as CMAT, is causing a stir in the UK. It’s near impossible to get tickets to her live performances before they’re sold out, news stories about her confident style choices and outspoken nature abound and she was nominated (alongside the likes of Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Olivia Rodrigo) for
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