Julie Jacklin “Head Alone” Crushing Julie Jacklin is releasing her new album in February, and from the singles she’s dropped (“Head Alone” and “Body”), it is going to be a stunner. Jacklin, from Australia, sounds like she has been around. … Continue Reading
Mr. Byrd “I’ll Never Let Go” Steel Cold Train Welcome to Jeremy Byrd, or Mr. Byrd, from Cold Water, Alabama. What a gorgeous voice, full of longing and emotion, written for the one who got away but never leaves Mr. … Continue Reading
Matthew Mayfield “History” Wild Eyes I love Matthew Mayfield’s voice and his songs. He is so raw, and he wears his heart on his sleeve. “History” is a beautiful, heart-breaking song. Listen to his new song. You will love it; … Continue Reading
Tattletale Saints “Big City Women” Tattletales Saints What a great alt country band. Tattletale Saints come to us from New Zealand where they formed, and then to Nashville, but sound like they were born and raised in the Appalachians. Frontman Cy … Continue Reading
Matthew Mayfield “History” Recoil Heartbreaking vocals. If this song doesn’t hit you right in the heart, then you don’t have one. Matthew Mayfield’s vocals are so intense and raw, his guitar playing so beautiful (simple sounding yet intricate), and his … Continue Reading
Tim McNary “Echoes Of A Whole” Above The Trees Tim McNary is an amazing artist. His work is so absolutely personal and beautiful, similar to Bonnie “Prince” Billy or Father John Misty. As McNary says about his album: Above The … Continue Reading
Violet Delancey “She Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere” When The Clock Strikes Midnight Following in the tradition of Gram Parsons comes Violet Delancey. She is the real thing, folks. Even though she comes from Southern California, she sounds like she’s from the … Continue Reading