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David Poe Releases Smart, Sophisticated “Gun for a Mouth” (premiere)

David Poe Releases Smart, Sophisticated “Gun for a Mouth” (premiere)

David Poe's "Gun for a Mouth" works in a fine tradition of smart, hook-driven American songwriting that lands between Matthew Sweet and Kevin Gilbert.

Jim White Offers a “Smart Ass Reply” (premiere)

Jim White Offers a “Smart Ass Reply” (premiere)

Jesus and Alice Cooper are tighter than you think, but a young Jim White was taught to treat them as polar opposites. Then an eight-track saved his soul and maybe his life.

West London’s WheelUP Merges Broken Beat and Hip-Hop on “Stay For Long” (premiere)

West London’s WheelUP Merges Broken Beat and Hip-Hop on “Stay For Long” (premiere)

West London producer WheelUP reached across the pond to Brint Story to bring some rapid-fire American hip-hop to his broken beat revival on "Stay For Long".

Electrosoul’s Flõstate Find “Home Ground” on Stunning Song (premiere)

Electrosoul’s Flõstate Find “Home Ground” on Stunning Song (premiere)

Flõstate are an electrosoul duo comprised of producer MKSTN and singer-songwriter Avery Florence that create a mesmerizing downtempo number with "Home Ground".

The Budos Band Call for Action on “The Wrangler” (premiere)

The Budos Band Call for Action on “The Wrangler” (premiere)

The Budos Band call on their fans for action with the powerful new track "The Wrangler" that falls somewhere between '60s spy thriller soundtrack and '70s Ethiojazz.

Creature Comfort’s “Woke Up Drunk” Ruminates on Our Second-Guesses (premiere)

Creature Comfort’s “Woke Up Drunk” Ruminates on Our Second-Guesses (premiere)

A deep reflection on breaking up, Nashville indie rock/Americana outfit Creature Comfort's "Woke Up Drunk" is the most personal track from their new album, Home Team.

Brett Newski Plays Slacker Prankster on “What Are You Smoking?” (premiere)

Brett Newski Plays Slacker Prankster on “What Are You Smoking?” (premiere)

Is social distancing something we've been doing, unwittingly, all along? Brett Newski pulls some pranks, raises some questions in "What Are You Smoking?".

Becky Warren Shares “Good Luck” and Discusses Music and Depression

Becky Warren Shares “Good Luck” and Discusses Music and Depression

Becky Warren finds slivers of humor while addressing depression for the third time in as many solo concept albums, but now the daring artist is turning the focus on herself in a fight against a frightful foe.

3 Pairs of Boots Celebrate Wandering on “Everywhere I Go” (premiere)

3 Pairs of Boots Celebrate Wandering on “Everywhere I Go” (premiere)

3 Pairs of Boots are releasing Long Rider in January 2021. The record demonstrates the pair's unmistakable chemistry and honing of their Americana-driven sound, as evidenced by the single, "Everywhere I Go".

Tiphanie Doucet’s “You and I” Is an Exercise in Pastoral Poignancy (premiere)

Tiphanie Doucet’s “You and I” Is an Exercise in Pastoral Poignancy (premiere)

French singer-songwriter Tiphanie Doucet gives a glimpse of her upcoming EP, Painted Blue, via the sublimely sentimental ode, "You and I".

Alright Alright’s “Don’t Worry” Is an Ode for Unity in Troubling Times (premiere)

Alright Alright’s “Don’t Worry” Is an Ode for Unity in Troubling Times (premiere)

Alright Alright's "Don't Worry" is a gentle, prayerful tune that depicts the heart of their upcoming album, Crucible.

Dream Folk’s Wolf & Moon Awaken the Senses with “Eyes Closed” (premiere)

Dream Folk’s Wolf & Moon Awaken the Senses with “Eyes Closed” (premiere)

Berlin's Wolf & Moon are an indie folk duo with a dream pop streak. "Eyes Closed" highlights this aspect as the act create a deep sense of atmosphere and mood with the most minimal of tools.