Soul-rock guitar-play and country-folk songwriting brings a reverb-kissed arena of escapism, as Australian artist James Keith builds on the momentum from his chart-topping 2024 debut, with the evocative and vulnerable, catchy and distinct Cruel Game.
Country Rock
An indie corner of country music that rightfully brings a twist of personality, and a conceptual celebration of precisely that. Mitchell Broodley highlights the nuance and charm of individuality and connection, with the gorgeous indie warmth of Different’s Where I Wanna Be.
An eclectic and high-quality repertoire with tens of thousands of monthly listeners already speaks volumes, but this year New Jersey songwriter and artist Dave Vargo takes things to greater heights still, with the release of his beautifully crafted and performed album of heartfelt nostalgia Ghost Towns.
Southern rock is alive and well, and Taxman is a must-hear for the live-band fanatics and working class heroes of our time.
Husband and wife duo Sapphire Soul keep things organic and honest, with the raw country and Americana recordings of their latest album The Main Attraction.
Fans of Americana, soft rock, Nashville storytelling and eighties power-ballads will rejoice throughout the humble highs and lows of Echoes and Embers. Bob Berdanier suffers no unwarranted influence from modern trends, and instead writes from a place of real human feeling, creating with skill and understanding, towards precisely what an audience needs and connects with.
Kentucky country rock blends stories of personal turmoil, addiction, and family values, as producer and songwriter Trail Hawk delivers the evocative to uplifting country anthem My Rearview Mirror.
Unconfined by expectation nor style, mortez let the songwriting and performance process guide, and the result is a massive track like The Crossing, and a band who will no doubt captivate immensely from the stage.
Big country rock vibes and bold, expressive vocals with a fast-paced, long-form writing style – Bianca Joulianou lights up an energising new side of country, with the strong riffs and self-reflective realism of Bad Routine.
Stylish alt-country rock with stunning vocals and a generally cool sense of authenticity to its story, performance, and groove. Jo-Jo & The Teeth keep things slick and satisfying, with the distorted original charm and impassioned chorus of Whiskey Dreams.
Soft-rock Americana and folk anthems with a fine blend of heartfelt images, catchy hooks, and acoustic to rock and roll arrangements – Brendan McMahon highlights the very best of his dynamic songwriting abilities, with the addictive and aptly-titled new album Turn Up The Radio.
Americana artist Tim Turophile blends the comfort of timeless musicianship with a twist of original songwriting and character. His new album One More Last Chance dives into a series of introspective and reflective stories, beginning with the upbeat anthem and deeply thoughtful scenes and escapism of Interstate.