Many artists grow up yearning for a successful solo career. It will always be hard to get everything going on your own and build up an energy that can transfer to the audience. We have seen many artists that thought they would go it alone until they finally hooked up with a full band and […]
Blending together a rock sound with a country vibe isn’t always the most simple task to achieve, but sometimes there are artists that just get it right. MoeDell happens to be one of those artists. Although there’s a country twang to his voice and an undeniable overall country sound to the instruments, there’s a raspiness in […]
One of the best ways to connect with fans is to be open and share true experiences and feelings about your own life. Potential fans of independent artists want to feel as if you are one of their friends that they can talk to and be part of helping your career grow. Save the “better […]
Tornado Rose is one of those sort of oxymoron combinations of words that doesn’t quite make sense, but catches your attention anyway. Being that this rather large Americana group from Kansas chose to combine a word that inflicts a sense of chaos and another that brings peaceful thoughts to mind, I’d say that there’s quite […]
The emergence of modern folk rock has also brought about the reemergence of profound, culturally-conscious lyrics. The honesty of musicians like Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash, who dealt with important and sensitive topics with satirical, dry mock-nonchalance, is making a comeback. This return of the genre has also brought about the popularity of women singers […]
Cowboy hats, banjos, and denim shirts are all part of the stereotypical aesthetic of Americana music. With roots in country, folk and blues, the Americana movement is a conglomerate genre that blends both the cultural and musical aspects of the South, a place that is famously known for its pickup trucks and heartbroken cowboys. Almost […]
By Darius McGrew of Indie Band Guru Levi Lowrey is getting ready to release of Roots & Branches, currently raising funding on PledgeMusic. It has us all on the edge of our seats for one reason. The guy’s got talent. Not only has he co-written a #1 hit for the prolific country music group Zac Brown Band, […]
Country music is a genre that will always have a special place in my heart. Growing up, that was 90% of what I was exposed to. Although it may not be something that I listen to on a regular basis now, whenever I hear some good country tunes, it reminds me just a bit of […]
