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Sam Scherdel brings the feel-good factor with ‘Balloon’

Last year saw the welcomed return of Sam Scherdel. Over the twelve months, he released the outstanding singles “Early Morning Rain”, “The Answer”, and “Brave Mistake”. Each one showcases his captivating vocals with an alt-rock soundtrack. However, the track “Don’t Really Like You” stood out the most. Its infectious pop-rock soft felt familiar but new […]

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A young love lost “Little Girl Blue” by Achilles Tenderloin

Once upon a time, writing a full-length album was requisite for any serious recording artist. Times have changed though. In this world of streaming, most artists have resorted to releasing a trickle of spaced-out singles leading to an EP / LP. A strategy that feels like leaving proverbial breadcrumbs to lure listeners to the pot. […]

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Steve Grozier Delivers A Beautiful Debut Album With ‘All That’s Been Lost’

Steve Grozier has teased what was to come in his new album with the release of his singles “Memories” and “Power in the Light”. It showed how his songwriting has evolved from his previous releases, My Leave EP and A Place We Called Home EP. But, he still maintained his reputation for honest and heartfelt […]

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Steve Grozier Tells Us About His ‘Memories’

It’s great to have Steve Grozier back with some new music. It has been too long since he released the likes of Take My Leave EP and A Place We Called Home and double A-Side “Goodbye Rose/Jason Molina’s Blues”. These showcased his honest and heartfelt songwriting style. They also highlighted his captivating storytelling quality. “Hearts” […]

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Kelly’s Lot Brings Folk into the Fold with “Hurricane”

‘Hurricane’ is the latest track from Kelly’s Lot. Inspired by Hurricane Florence, this is one folk track that will stay with you.

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THE BROOKS DIXON BAND SHARE THEIR ‘POCKETFUL OF DREAMS’

It has taken The Brooks Dixon Band 4 years to release an album. Even though they have been performing together all that time, life has got in the way of recording. However, they were able to get to the studio to assemble their new collection of songs. Brooks Dixon (Guitar/Vocals/Harmonica), Shane Byler (Drums), Ross Krieg […]

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PHILIP MARINO SHARES ANOTHER CAPTIVATING STORY WITH ‘STAY’

Philip Marino has a reputation for creating songs with a captivating storytelling quality with an acoustic soundtrack. You can hear this combination at work on “The Devil You Know” which was released earlier in the year.   Now Marino has returned with his new single “Stay” which sees a change to his musical formula. He […]

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KEN STEAD TELLS US ‘I DON’T WANNA BE THAT MAN’

Ken Stead is one of those singer-songwriters who puts a lot of soul into his work. As a result, this has gained him many great reviews for both his studio recording and live performances. “Oh Carolina” and “Blanket for Two” are just two of the many stunning tracks which highlight his talent.   Now Stead […]