Catchy folk-pop with a country rock edge and groove – Sam Key achieves a fine balance between optimism and self-reflection, with the easy-going to anthemic, all-together-now warmth of Just a Nobody.
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Taking things back to the bare essentials now – a refreshing moment of quiet acoustic reflection. American songwriter Tommy Curtis delivers the intimacy of finger-picked guitar and a softly raspy, evocative voice, to guide us into the poetic and personal gratitude and contemplation of Steady Now.
Introducing a deserving creative duo, an acoustic to full-rock ensemble undeniably guided by intention and feeling above all else. Crown Mountain drive with talent and passion at the forefront, and despite the versatility of their catalogue, that quality rings loud every step of the way.
Snappy and sharp country songwriting, an infectiously upbeat groove, and a melody that’s quick to sink its teeth in. Songwriter Bob L-A highlights the very best of his abilities in being whole-heartedly committed to the writing craft, with a catchy bounce, lyrical hilarity and scorn all carefully intertwined, for the brilliantly memorable Like The Garbage That You Are.
May the original and organic songwriters of our time take the lead in the coming months and years, the AI gap is still vast enough to keep realness at the forefront, and hopefully that authentic connection will remain in the hands of creative humans. Listen to all original music from Neil Fergus here.
Creatively intertwining the sparkle of the season with innovative Web3 technology, Mr Runway and RUNWAY MAGAZINE capture a whole new side of their artistic venture, with the country styling and anthemic chorus of Runway Holiday Wish.
An artist with a seemingly impossible backstory of struggle through to success and enlightenment, Brendan Kelly showcases the very best of his songwriting and emotive performance abilities, with the catchy and euphoric single Brother.
Bringing the passion, poetry and euphoria back to anthemic country songwriting, Gary Dranow & The Manic Emotions return this season with an intoxicating country-dance single that’s instantly engaging.
Introducing a superb new single from an established artist with a beautiful voice and wonderfully original songwriting – Madilynn Treasure is amazingly still just ten years of age, and the quality and depth of Nashville Dream is all the more phenomenal in that light.
Heartfelt poetic songwriting and raspy vocals lead us through a finely crafted Americana soundscape of organic guitars, slide, bass and drums – Kelly Collins brings the passion and melody, with the evocative and intense Sanctuary Land.
Melodically infectious, musically on-point, Travelling Man sets itself up to be a timeless Americana classic, with a welcomed twist of mainstream pop in how catchy the central hook and presentation is. The genre is huge right now, and this one makes for a nostalgic easy contender.
Composer and lyricist Basya Schlecter joins forces with Shaul Magid, creatively intertwining Appalachian music with Jewish Friday night prayer, for the organic and beautifully moving Folk and World album Kabbalachia.