Mike Ross is an artist who continues to break free of genre limitations. If you listen to his albums in release order (starting with Spindrift), his music takes you on a journey with an ever-changing musical landscape. These include blues, American, blues rock, country and some dashing of other sounds thrown in for good measure. […]
It’s been all about the blues since Hard Stairs released their debut album Libertus Caught in 2016. Together Hortson Longsail (guitar/vocals) and Martin J (drums/percussion/vocals) have been creating their brand of garage blues. It may feel rough around the edges, but you can hear they have a genuine passion for what they do. It is […]
There will always be a real connection between band members. Creating music together creates a bond that grows deep. For our latest discovery, Nocturnal Adoration Society, this bond is even deeper. Founders of the band are a happily married couple. Both Jimmy Ryan (Blood Oranges, Wooden Leg, Hayride) and Donna Sartanowicz (of The Very) have […]
When a musician really puts all his energy into music amazing things can happen. Not only in the songs that come out but the connections and opportunities that arise. One artist that has been all in on his music for quite a while is our friend Steve Power. The latest result of his commitment is […]
Life will take many of us on wild twisting journeys. As artists those journeys can be even more wild and twisting as we chase our art. But the passion we have for creating music that matters will pull us through to the finish line. Our recent discovery Sean Walshe seems to be the epitome of […]
When a musician has been doing it for an extended time the walls start to come down. There is no need to force your music into any specific style or genre. This freedom has a way of producing the most amazing and groundbreaking music. Our friend Nathan Hedges keeps grinding and developing with his newest […]
Music is meant to fit the times. Especially when the current times are as crazy as they have been. We can use music to try and explain what is happening and hopefully shine a light of positivity for overcoming difficulties. Our recent find Charley Carrozo released Blinded Times about trying to see our way through […]
An exquisite lead vocal is interwoven into a melody the strings are conjuring up just to the left of a harmonious flashpoint. It’s supple but directive, exposed but still guarded enough to get us to come just a little closer to our speakers. This voice belongs to none other than Bill Crews, the swaying instrumentation […]
