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Nathan Hedges Is Ready To Play ‘Games’

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 […]

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Achilles Tenderloin Shows Us ‘Tincture for Trouble’

Joe Augustin is Achilles Tenderloin, an indie-folk and blues singer-songwriter from Richmond Indiana. He stands on the shoulders of great artists like Skip James to deliver grand guitar arrangements and picturesque lyrics, likened to pre-war blues. His newest album, Tincture for Trouble, comes together with the help of producer Patrick Himes and features a whole […]

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Half Deaf Clatch shares more captivating stories with ‘Feels Like Home’

For over a decade, Half Deaf Clatch has been prolific in writing songs described as “raw down-home blues”. He mixes it with some covers of tracks by legends of the world of blues (including Son House and Robert Johnson) but impresses more with his original work. Somehow, his songwriting has continued to be of a […]

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TOM GILBERTS Opens Up His ‘Flow State’

Guitarist and singer Tom Gilberts and his mighty trio groove hard and get contemplative on their new single “Flow State.”  Released January 27th, 2023, “Flow State” is a cracking, mid-tempo blues/rock track that’s all about feel and space. Gilberts is one of those players gifted with a magic touch and the ability to write tight, […]

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IBG Interview – 7 Questions With… Freddie Maguire

Freddie Maguire is an Italian singer and composer who was born in Florence, Italy on February 22, 1980, to an Italian mother and an American father. His diverse origins have created a unique international musical recipe, with ingredients of American funk, rock, blues, soul, and Mediterranean influences. He is a musician who crosses oceans and […]

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Lex Grey and The Urban Pioneers Continue their trek on ‘How Many Roads’

For a passionate artist the power for creating music continues to grow. They will continue to experiment and develop their own unique style as they continue to play. The much traveled Lex Grey and The Urban Pioneers have been building their legacy and are preparing their 8th album How Many Roads in the new year.  […]

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Get immersed into The Blackbird Sessions With Sugar Lime Blue

What is a jam band? Well, it depends on who you ask. My initial thought when listening to The Blackbird Sessions, the new album by Sugar Lime Blue was “this is a jam band”. However, Sugar Lime Blue is much more than a jam band. Their music is a reflection of the blue-collar American soul. […]

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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. […]