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The Broken Creels ask us if ‘Friend or Foe’ on their debut single

The Broken Creels are a must-hear band made up of Colin Clyne (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Tom Ward (guitar/keys), Lee Heinemann (bass), and Daz Alexander (drums). Each member provides their specific talents and experience from other projects, including The Dawntreaders, Eskimo Blonde, Parker and The Carrons, and others from solo ventures. Together, they describe themselves as […]

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War Panties bask in a “Loving Sunshine Dream”

When I think of a “party band” two bands immediately come to mind. ZZ Top and Chromeo. I always thought Chromeo and ZZ Top sharing a bill would be the ultimate event. Does Coachella take suggestions… asking for a friend? I bring this up because Louisville Kentucky natives War Panties tap into this raucous party vibe. […]

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Mike Ross lets his music do the talkin’ for his new album ‘Peach Jam’

Mike Ross is a man of many talents, especially how he makes his guitar sing. It’s a trait that has shone throughout all of his albums, especially Jenny’s Place and The Clovis Limit Tennessee Transitions. For his new offering Peach Jam, Ross has taken inspiration from the music of the Allman Brothers Band. He has […]

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Neil Nathan Gives Us “The Folly of War”

There’s quite a bit to be said about the singing that Neil Nathan does in his new single “The Folly of War,” but there’s even more to be noted about the contribution of his foundational piano parts in this song, which might have even more to say on the matter of peace than he does. […]

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Vargen talks about what could have been with ‘Mindy Morning’

Swedish singer songwriter Vargen grabbed a lot of people’s attention in 2017, with his debut album Sånger från natten, sånger från Dan. It featured a soundtrack of his own music to accompany dark poems by Swedish author Dan Andersson (1888-1920). In 2018, the video for the tracks “Tjuvskytten” and “Visa vid Varma källorna” went viral […]

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“Standing Upon This Array” Stands Tall by Jarad Miles

Musicians all have a moment of inspiration to trace back to. A song or shimmer of a musical instrument can captivate imaginations and never let go. Jarad Miles moment came when he found his mother’s old guitar in the basement of their South Dakota home. A new lifelong musician was born. As the family moved around the country, […]

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The Best of Mighty Mage

The Best of Mighty Mage is the newest album of singer, songwriter, and producer Mighty Mage. Khalid Hussain aka ‘Mighty Mage,’ is a folk/Americana singer, songwriter, and producer hailing from La Jolla, California. Having been cast as Aladdin in a musical at fifteen, Khalid grew his love for singing and performing. Shortly after he picked […]

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Moors And McCumber Are Singing Survival

Moors and McCumber, singer-songwriter James Moors and multi-talented Kort McCumber, have a long history as musicians on their own and as a duo. Both of them were prolific as solo artists, then they bonded at a music festival in 2005, bringing their separate talents together into something new. Moors and McCumber, singer-songwriter James Moors and […]