Mad Twenties is the debut album from Taylor Rae. It looks to address the life lessons learnt in her twenties, set to a polished production. The relaxing undertones of ‘Fixer Upper’, one of the single’s off the 12-song collection, boasts a beautiful melody sung by her gentle, wispy vocals. The soft tones of the B3 …
The follow up to Grant Maloy Smith’s critically acclaimed ‘Dust Bowl American Stories’ features some of Nashville’s finest musicians and it certainly shows. The production is well thought out and rather atmospheric. The instrumentation perfectly matches the traditional themes that lie within Smith’s lyrics. From the rise and fall of the coal industry on the …
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This is the third full length album from Lauren Alaina and follows two critically acclaimed EP’s released in 2020. Alaina, who says this record is about “a dreamer becoming an achiever,” co-wrote 14 of the 15 tracks alongside some of country music’s finest writers, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose and Hillary Lindsey to name a few. …
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Mississippi native, Jameson Rodgers, has been dreaming of the day he can finally release his debut album after working hard to achieve it for 11 years in music city. Now that day is finally here and Rodgers delivers his own fresh take on country rock with epic, arena-ready productions across the 15 tracks. The opening …
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Steeped in tradition, Lynch draws influence from the likes of Merle Haggard and George Strait on his latest album. It opens with Starting Now – a fitting title for an opening track! We hear the story clearly and get a feel for the characters as Lynch begins in spoken word as a pedal steel softly …
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Dennis Roger Reed’s ‘Down at the Washington Hotel’ boasts an authenticity and sparseness about its production. He drafts in some of the finest players from California to accompany him. The 17-tracks are self-penned and for the most part, there is a relaxed feel to the album. Although he has a lovely tone to his voice, …
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15 time GRAMMY award-winning banjo pioneer Béla Fleck returns to the bluegrass genre with ‘My Bluegrass Heart’. After venturing off, unlocking the instrument’s potential in other genres, this latest 19-track collection marks Fleck’s homecoming in style. The album brings together some of the genres finest musicians and bridges the generational gap as he teams up …
At just 16 years old Mikayla Lane’s music is grabbing the attention of her industry peers and propelling her to tour around the States as her fanbase grows. ‘Miles From Nowhere’ is authentic country music, from the instrumentation and production to the compelling stories her lyrics tell, whilst all the while her melodies grab your …
The lost recording from Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers hometown show has been unearthed and thank goodness it has! The first thing that hits you is the incredible musicianship that the Ramblers display as the concert begins with the high tempo Roses In The Snow something which is further showcased in jaw-dropping instrumental displays …
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The Rising, made up of Chris Logan and Chantelle McAteer, have written and produced a brilliant EP. The DIY, homegrown musicians have stayed true to their country-rock sound and their ability to tell a good love story remains. Upon first listen I notice the tidy production and the high energy injected into the opening track …
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