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Eva B. Ross – “Jim Beam Moonbeams”

October 28, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The new track is accompanied by a dreamy lyric video that lends a faded atmosphere to the song's delicate grooves.

i know i’ve written about this before but

October 28, 2020October 27, 2020 ~ Cable Writes ~ Leave a comment

Guitar riffs, drum fills, beer cans opening: life started again here. These were the sounds of liberation.

Dex Wolfe – Lightness

October 22, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Minneapolis musician's debut EP is a culmination of several years spent honing his diverse technical skill set and embracing the ups and downs of living a creative life, overcoming personal grief, and learning self-love.

FELIVAND on Her Smooth, Immersive EP ‘Nerve’

October 16, 2020February 16, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Brisbane up and comer shares on the making of her dazzling new project, sonic influences, taking a singles-focused approach to releasing music and more.

Are Online Festivals the Future of Entertainment?

October 15, 2020October 27, 2020 ~ rosajameson ~ Leave a comment

Musicians and event organizers have utilized the digital space so that audiences from all over the world can enjoy live music from the comforts of their homes. Are online concerts and virtual festivals the future or just another passing fad?

Travis Scott’s “FRANCHISE” and the Lasting Impact of “White Tee” by Dem Franchize Boyz

October 14, 2020October 27, 2020 ~ tblankin ~ Leave a comment

While the white t-shirt has been a cultural staple for decades, Dem Franchize Boyz turned the unassuming article of clothing into a statement piece and became a permanent part of the hip-hop lexicon.

The Neighbourhood – Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 ~ gabriellejohnsen ~ 1 Comment

The band's fourth project considers a new perspective – that of the striving performer, a lens which automatically invites autobiographical speculation.

Great Peacock Find Themselves in Top Form on Their Lustrous Third Album ‘Forever Worse Better’

October 7, 2020November 19, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

We spoke with frontman Andrew Nelson about his band's new album, drawing from personal trauma to write songs, his relationship with the road and more.

Del Square & Invisible Movement – “Memories Fade”

October 7, 2020October 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Introspective indie crooner Alejandro Juarez is back with a fresh collaboration that observes the inevitability of change.

Anne Malin – Waiting Song

October 5, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Nashville tandem's new record is a hauntingly beautiful Americana album that explores our perpetual disconnection with time in the age of coronavirus.

Esther Rose – “Thirteen”

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The stomping country-rocker is the first single from Lemondrops, a new series by Lemonade Records geared towards spotlighting independent artists.

Acres Even – Rose Gold

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Over four short tracks, the Los Angeles natives create a mixture of fast-moving instrumental beds and tender vignettes that together amount to a delightful and carefully-measured chaos.

All in a Dream: 50 Years of Neil Young’s ‘After the Gold Rush’

September 21, 2020November 12, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

A personal anecdote on coming to know the iconic album and its enduring brilliance.

climbing back

September 16, 2020November 24, 2020 ~ Cable Writes ~ Leave a comment

Socially-distanced live music is slowly appearing in certain corners of the world. In a new column, Oliver Cable writes of the fleeting feeling we've missed since early March.

Pearl Charles – “What I Need”

September 15, 2020September 17, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The L.A. singer's cosmic new album 'Magic Mirror' is out January 15.

Colter Wall – Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs

September 9, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

On his third album, Wall expands his increasingly deep catalog of cowboy ditties and prairie songs with another batch of high and lonesome tunes alongside his excellent honky-tonk style band.

Sonoda – ‘Here We Are Now’ Live Performance & Short Film

September 8, 2020September 17, 2020 ~ Riffs & Rhymes Staff ~ Leave a comment

The visual project includes a series of live performances and ambient scenes inspired by meditation, balance and tranquility.

numün – voyage au soleil

September 3, 2020September 4, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The new collaborative project offers a disparate blend of cosmic soundscapes, western and eastern psychedelia, and computer music.

Annie Dressner – Coffee at the Corner Bar

September 2, 2020September 4, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The U.K. singer-songwriter's third album is unabashedly nostalgic, recalling details in a way that evokes genuine longing.

Lights Out, Guerilla Radio!

August 19, 2020August 18, 2020 ~ Cable Writes ~ Leave a comment

Other people were the tastemakers for the first five or so years of my awareness of music. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 changed all that.

Country Roundup: A New Evan Felker Interview, Jon Pardi’s Covers Album, New Music from Parker McCollum and More

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 ~ Alex Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The possible return of a beloved red dirt band, a Nashville up-and-comer is back with a new song, a Bakersfield crooner reappears with an album of classic covers, and country radio’s rising star releases his latest single.

Marlowe – Marlowe 2

August 14, 2020November 12, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The second collaboration from L'Orange and Solemn Brigham is another captivating work full of laser-sharp lyricism paired with dusty and groove-centric sampling.

Inside the Songcraft of Michael McArthur’s New, Intimate Acoustic EPs

August 13, 2020November 12, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

We caught up with the Lakeland native to talk about his new releases, his entrepreneurial background, solitude as a component of creativity and more.

Blu & Exile – Miles: From an Interlude Called Life

August 12, 2020August 19, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The legendary duo's third full-length collaborative effort brings their journey full circle, flexing their superior skill and craftsmanship to create an ambitious, 95-minute jazz-rap opus that celebrates and pays homage to a rich musical and cultural history.

Laura Veirs – “Burn Too Bright”

August 10, 2020August 9, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Portland indie folk singer's new album, My Echo, is out October 23rd.

Charley Crockett – Welcome to Hard Times

August 10, 2020August 23, 2020 ~ Alex Johnson ~ Leave a comment

On his new record, the well-traveled Texas blues man makes you feel as if he's lived through every note he plays.

Lori McKenna – The Balladeer

August 6, 2020September 4, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

On her 11th studio album, McKenna proves once more that she is adept at crafting warm and somber Americana with a heartfelt message.

Dinner Party – Dinner Party

August 4, 2020November 29, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The self-titled project from the newly formed supergroup illuminates a vibe and cheerfulness only attainable when collaborators are closely bonded by friendship.

Colter Wall – “Cowpoke”

July 28, 2020August 9, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The baritoned Canadian's new album, Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs, arrives August 28th.

Imp – Children of the Atom

July 24, 2020July 27, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

On their new album, the Atlanta rapper-producer uses comic book fan-fiction as a vehicle for their societal observations and personal anxieties.

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