American songwriter
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Governors’ ball 2021: 5 most memorable moments and more
Closing in late summer 2021, the Governors Ball kicked off its 10th anniversary on Friday, September 24 in front of a crowd of around 50,000 attendees ... -
Thom Yorke’s son Noah releases new solo single, “Trying Too Hard (Lullaby)”
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is one of the world’s most famous songwriters and has one of the most distinct falsetto voices. But the apple doesn’t fall ... -
5 highlights of the pilgrimage music festival, day 1
Live music is back and maybe better than before. Saturday (September 25), Pilgrimage music festival in Franklin, Tenessee, has opened its open-air amphitheatres to music lovers ... -
Fans remember late drummer John Bonham on 41st anniversary of his death
On Saturday, September 25, fans of John Bonham, the wild and seemingly ten-member rock band Led Zeppelin, celebrate his memory. Bonham died that day 41 years ... -
Reasons to rejoice: “slower” and the current phenomenon of Jules Shear
“I thought no one could catch meBut now I’m slower … “from “Slower” by Jules Shear Jules Shear, Slow downWork by Ron Hart Reason to rejoice ... -
Houndmouth gears up for preview of upcoming album at Pilgrimage Music Festival
“When you’re young and making music, it’s a reckless approach,†Matt Myers of Chicken mouth tells the American songwriter. This time around, however, the alternative / ... -
WATCH: Alan Jackson reiterates his reverence for country music tradition in new music video “Where Have You Gone”
Alan Jackson’s new music video for “Where Have You Gone” opens on the sacred stage of the Ryman Auditorium. Hailed as the “Mother Church of Country ... -
Evan Bartels denounces the “false gods” of society
Evan bartel, the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter, describes his music as “intense and intimate,” and we have to agree. On his latest album titled Solitary, Bartels hits his ... -
REVISED: Behind the song: “Something So Right”, by Paul Simon
Since the publication we found out that we have the story of this song straight from Simon himself, which we are now bringing to you. Read ... -
Great artists mobilize for the effort on climate change
Today (September 22), a slew of big names in music (and the celebrity world) are starting a new push to make a climate change statement in ... -
Roots Pop singer and storyteller KATE SCHUTT releases new American Roots single “Death Come Slow”
Kate schutt Kate Schutt (photo credit: Andreea B Ballen) Roots pop artist Kate Schutt releases her American Roots song “Death Comes Slow” which she wrote while ... -
Watch: Leon Bridges & Jon Batiste’s Emmy Awards “In Memoriam” Tribute in Honor of Norm Macdonald, Alex Trebek, Michael K Williams
After a loss-heavy year, Leon Bridges and Jon Batiste teamed up with a touching “In Memoriam†at the 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night ... -
Behind the song: “Something So Right”, by Paul Simon
Listen to the song’s original demo in its first incarnation, as “Let Me Live In Your City,” a prime example of diligence and serious overhaul in ... -
Pearl Jam performs first show in over a year, releases several new songs
On Saturday, September 18, Hall of Fame grunge band Pearl Jam performed their first show in three years and in doing so released a handful of ... -
Top 10 Frank Sinatra Songs
Ol ‘Blue Eyes is an American treasure. With his golden voice and flowing style, Frank Sinatra has performed in front of audiences all over the world, ... -
Alexa Rose browses the past and the present on “Headwaters”
The words kept flowing after Alexa rose released his first album Medicine for living in 2019. In the spring of 2020, during the shutdown, the North ... -
David Boyd doesn’t hold back in energetic solo project after new politics
David boyd constantly writes, constantly creates and looks for ways to bring ideas to life. Until recently, this process involved producing content for the beloved Danish ... -
Carly Pearce Ends Her Twenties With New Record Set “29: Written In Stone”
Carly Pearce left little work for the tabloids when she released her latest EP 29 in February. The award-winning artist ended the rumors as she detailed ... -
White House offers to speak to Nicki Minaj after she was criticized by the Minister of Health for spreading false information about the COVID-19 vaccine
Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh criticized US rapper Nicki Minaj’s claim that a person on the Caribbean island suffered from swollen testicles after receiving ... -
Alisa Amador articulates the magic of music on “Basic Folk”
Latinx folk singer, Alisa amador, totally believes in the magic of music. Over the course of her career, she has explored the beauty of bilingual songwriting, ... -
Reba McEntire rescued from collapsed staircase in Oklahoma
Reba McEntire was rescued by firefighters after a stairwell collapsed in Oklahoma. McEntire, 66, was visiting a historic building in Atoka, Oklahoma with her boyfriend Rex ... -
The Replacements release new animated video ahead of LP’s 40th anniversary
Earlier this week, Thursday, September 9, acclaimed Minneapolis, Minnesota-born punk rock band The Replacements released a new animated music video for the band’s song, “Shut Up.” ... -
With over 50 No.1 hits, songwriter Ashley Gorley reigns at the top of the country charts
In August 2020, Ashley Gorley landed her 50th No.1 single on country radio and her debut on Round Hill Music with LOCASH’s “One Big Country Songâ€. ... -
Sugaray Rayford acknowledges ‘Miss Information’ on explosive new single
Texas-born singer-songwriter Sugaray rayford (born Caron Nimoy “Sugaray” Rayford) embodies soul music. Physically, at an imposing height of six feet and five inches, Rayford’s voice emerges ... -
Jonathan Cain chooses renewal in “Oh Lord Lead Us”
When told by record directors that he couldn’t write or sing, and to get a day job, Jonathan Cain regrouped and said he would just find ... -
ABBA announces “Historic Livestream” and takes TikTok by storm, racking up millions of views in a single day
In the astonishing turn of cultural events, ABBA is back… and now they’re taking TikTok by storm too. The beloved Swedish pop quartet announced their comeback ... -
The new favorite song of the day: “Lawdy” from Vespers
Here’s another great song from The Vespers of Nashville, a remarkable band we’ve been celebrating here for years. Written by Phoebe Cryar, it’s “Lawdy”. Vespers are ... -
Grateful Dead Release Archive Footage with Coda & Share 1989 Footage from “Friend of the Devil”
Grateful dead and Rhino have teamed up with The Coda Collection to release a series of exclusive content from the group’s archives. This release will include ... -
Anderson East’s New Existential Album: “Maybe We’ll Never Die”
Anderson East felt like “a little kid playing with toys”, working on his latest album Maybe we’ll never die. “The Dave Cobb-produced project marks the artist’s ... -
Review: Watch out for the eponymous Watchhouse album
4 out of 5 stars Guard house | Guard house | (Tiptoe Tiger Music / Thirty Tigers) It’s a somewhat inexplicable decision when a band opts ... -
Bringin ‘it Backwards: Interview with Losers
Listen and subscribe at BiB We had the pleasure of interviewing Losers in Zoom video! Berlin genre-defying group LOSERS have released their long-awaited EP, EP01. With ... -
From construction worker to platinum-selling artist, Niko Moon shares it all
Emerging country artist Niko Moon joins Michael Franti Remain human podcast to discuss the early musical roots of Moon growing up in Atlanta, meeting his wife, ... -
Foo Fighters Troll Westboro Baptist Church and brings a fan on stage for “Monkey Wrench” in Kansas
The summer of 2021 is shaping up to be the summer of the Foo Fighters. Fresh out of the way Hail satin– the Bee Gees cover ... -
A conversation about Tom Petty
‘The Mind’s Eye ‘interviews Zollo on Petty Co-author with Tom Petty of our book Interviews with Tom Petty, I have had the privilege and pleasure of ... -
Leah Blevins’ Full Debut Is Coated With That Magical ‘First Time Feel’
For Lea Blevins, songwriting isn’t just a hobby or hobby – it’s a natural extension of his way of life, a fact that becomes evident when ... -
Tom Odell: Behind the Making of “Monsters,” Part 1
On her allegiance to the uncorrupted beauty of song “When you write a song and you have a good idea,†he says, “you can hear it ... -
Daily discovery: Adrian + Meredith combine self-therapy and social reflection in new polka-pop track “DOA”
In a style best described as ‘thug folk’, an East Nashville-based duo Adrien + Meredith have taken their roots and run the distance to their next ... -
Bringing Back Upside Down: Interview with Leslie Mendelson
Listen and subscribe at BiB We had the pleasure of interviewing Leslie Mendelson in Zoom video! Brooklyn-based singer / songwriter Leslie Mendelson is backing her most ... -
The Rolling Stones return to America
In September, their No Filter Tour will continue in America with shows already scheduled, but also new ones; the new tix will go on sale on ... -
Bringing Back Upside Down: Interview with Scout Durwood
Listen and subscribe at BiB We had the pleasure of interviewing Scout Durwood in Zoom video! Blue Élan Recording artist Scout Durwood recently released Comedy Electronica ... -
Jason Aldean takes 25th place with “Blame It On You” ahead of Back In The Saddle tour
Country superstar Jason Aldean scored his 25th country radio hit with his new single, “Blame it on you” climbed to the top of Billboard Country Airplay ... -
Bringing it back inside out: interview with Joshua Radin
Listen and subscribe to BiB We had the pleasure of interviewing Joshua Radin in Zoom video! A song tames and calms even the roughest seas. After ... -
Seth James renders unreleased JJ Cale song “Raisin ‘Kane” ahead of new LP “Different Hat”
At first glance, Seth James – outfitted in a cowboy hat and a native Texas twang – fits into a universal archetype. Looking at an album ... -
Bringing it back inside out: interview with Leah Nobel
Listen and subscribe to BiB We had the pleasure of interviewing Leah Nobel in Zoom video! Is a singer-songwriter who has signed with Nashville-based artist development ... -
Bringin ‘it Backwards: Interview with Jesse Leach of Times of Grace / Killswitch Engage
Listen and subscribe to BiB We had the pleasure of interviewing Jesse Leach of Times of Grace and Killswitch Engage on the Zoom video! Seething depths ... -
Iggy Azalea considers music industry disruption over controversy
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has announced that she plans to take a hiatus from the music industry for a few years after her next album, End ... -
Bringin ‘it Backwards: Interview with VOILÀ
Listen and subscribe to BiB We had the pleasure of interviewing Luke Eisner and Gus Ross from VOILÀ in Zoom video! VOILÀ – a Los Angeles-based ... -
Backyard Tire Fire is back with a new single and more surprises to come
Backyard Tire Fire was formed 20 years ago in Asheville, NC, and after a ten-year hiatus, the band is back together and ready to rock. The ...
