Ok, this record captured our interest from the start. The opener, ‘The Legendary Planetary Émigré’, is a track full of musical miss-matches that gives it a sense of strangeness, echoing the subject matter. It’s not unpleasant, but required a little bit of dissection: The snare drums come in infrequently, the syncopated bells add complexity to …
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 …
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, …
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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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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On 4th October, ‘Live From The Ryman Vol. 2’, the highly anticipated new live album from six-time Grammy Award winner Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit. The album captures the magic of the band’s sold-out shows at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, recorded over four of the last six years by longtime front-of-house engineer, Cain Hogsed. …
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This was a fun listen! Admittedly, we all need some more fun in our lives, particularly when it comes to music. Murphy opens with the chugging, string focused ‘I Never Learned To Drive’, a track that emulates its topic in an imaginative way – to its merit. In fact, all the tracks on this EP …
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