“Songwriter.” Many people can claim the skill, whether it’s on an amateur or professional level. Few reach the point where they become synonymous with the term, and recognized universally as a titan of the discipline.
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Chicago Farmer “Mattress” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Chicago Farmer’s song “Mattress” from their forthcoming album Homeaid, which is set for release on March 6 via LoHi Records. Homeaid was produced by Chad Staehly; recorded, engineered and mixed by Nick Tveitbakk at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, Minnesota; and mastered by Bruce Templeton […]
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Valerie Smith – Maggie’s Journal – 2 CD Set This 2-CD set, comprised of 30-tracks produced by Donna Ulisse (harmonies) & recorded in Tennessee, is basically a musical narrative focused on the emotional story of one Margaret Attebury Brooks-McCamis – the great-grandmother of award-winning bluegrass artist Valerie Smith (vocals/spoken word). Much of Maggie’s journal documents […]
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It looks like Sturgill Simpson, or “Johnny Blue Skies” as he goes by now will likely have new music in 2026. And according to the singer and guitarist for The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach, don’t be surprised if he’s involved.
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Anne Richmond Boston – I Should Be Happy For those not familiar with Kentucky-born Anne Richmond Boston or the Swimming Pool Q’s (5 LPs) – it’s a good time to allow the curious to catch up with her melodic & edgy repertoire. For those who know, it will be a delightful reintroduction. This is Anne’s […]
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Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball Live at First Ave Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball just released a new album record live at First Avenue club in Minneapolis: Live at First Ave. Settled in the musical center of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball deliver an energy and a skilled musicianship in […]
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He doesn’t miss. Luke Combs is gearing up to likely announced his next studio album, and we should know officially in two days and fifteen hours, according to his website. A countdown showed up on his website last week, and of course, fans have been speculating about what it could mean, though considering how long Luke has been talking about this next record. And it sounds like he might be dropping a song called “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” next, […]
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