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7.8
New Music Critique: Matthew Wolcott
Artist Matthew Wolcott has enlisted a first-team production group for his original material, giving it a rich, expert vibe. While his melodies are not super-memorable, ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Megan Davies
Urgent, impassioned and whip-smart, singer-songwriter Megan Davies quickly impresses us as a relatable artist with a powerful point of view and a willingness to ask profound, ... -
Live Review: John M. at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, CA
Material: John M. is a modern Stephen Stills- meets-Gordon Lightfoot-meets-Sweetwater singer-songwriter doing mostly original tunes (with the exception of one or two covers and a buccaneer/bandit ... -
Beloved Singer-Songwriter Jimmy LaFave Passes Away
Just days after a farewell concert honoring the life and times of Austin’s own singer-songwriter Jimmy LaFave, the artist died of the cancer he was ... -
DIY Spotlight: Emily Keener
Sometimes you have to use a nationally televised appearance to shine a spotlight on your DIY prowess, and that's exactly what Emily Keener did. The ... -
Signing Story: Julien Baker
Julien Baker is a Memphis-based singer-songwriter who has a haunting and very personal take on solo guitar and vocal performance. She sings in a lush ... -
Music Album Review: Entrance - "Book of Changes" (6/10)
Entrance has to be seen to be believed––but hearing them gets you about halfway there. Guy Blakeslee and company eschew most conventions, turning the experience into a hocus-pocus ... -
Maren Morris to Receive Breakthrough Artist Award from Music Biz
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present a Breakthrough Artist Award to rising Country star Maren Morris at the Music Biz 2017 convention’s Awards ... -
Live Reviews: Kris Bradley at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, CA
Material: When an artist begins a verse with, “It all started on a Monday morning,” it’s not hard to want to hear more. This was ... -
Singer-Songwriter Ryan Hurd Joins RCA Nashville
Michigan native Ryan Hurd has joined Sony Music Nashville as the newest addition to RCA Nashville’s roster alongside Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Jake Owen, Old Dominion ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Emily Keener
Looking and sounding well beyond her 18 years, Emily Keener creates alt-pop that’s warm, pleasant and smart. Every word is clearly recorded and mixed, which ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Indiana Grace
With just her voice and piano––no techy distractions––Zurich-based artist Indiana Grace offers soul-baring pop songs that plumb the chambers of the heart––her own. She has ... -
7.4
Unsigned Artist: Ben Mauro
Lionel Richie sideman Ben Mauro’s solo work is a brand of soft-rock that presents a humanist’s warm, upbeat, optimistic “be- there-for-you” view of the world, delivered ... -
8.4
Unsigned Artist: Dustin Prinz
Right from jump, this Houston singer/ songwriter’s tenor (captured and mixed in pristine, unadorned fashion) is a charmer. His organic acoustic backup, with its restrained ... -
Signing Story: Reuben Hollebon
British alt-folker Reuben Hollebon hopes to embrace all dimensions of the dynamic music industry, and he instinctively found the right group of people to support ... -
Live Review: Rachel Garlin at Room 5 Lounge
Material: Singer/songwriter Rachel Garlin’s music can be categorized as more than just songs, but as lyrical stories. “Broke Down House” tells the tale of friends ... -
Signing Story: Clairity
Seventeen-year-old singer/songwriter Clairity (Claire Rachel Wilkinson) began to write songs at 13 and taught herself to play keyboards by watching YouTube videos. She hails from ... -
Nashville's Next Generation Country Challenge Accepting Submissions
Tennessee Songwriters Association International (TSAI) will play host to the inaugural talent competition “Nashville’s Next Generation Country Challenge” which will be held on December 4 ... -
Songwriter Profile: Mozella (Miley Cyrus - "Wrecking Ball")
A decade ago when she came to Hollywood from Detroit, Mozella was intent on establishing her career as a recording artist. After well-received releases for two ... -
Aquile Signs Deal with Fieldhouse
Producer and singer-songwriter Aquile has signed a co-publishing deal with Fieldhouse. The soul-pop artist first stepped into the spotlight while competing on Season 3 of The ...
