Shooter Jennings Quitting Country Music?
First thoughts that Shooter Jennings might be calling country music quits surfaced when Shooter’s label, Universal South announced that they were releasing a Greatest Hits album, Bad Magick: The Best...
View ArticleReview – Shooter Jennings “Black Ribbons”
I’m gonna start this off with a prediction: Either this album will be some groundbreaking marquee release in rock n’ roll history, or it will be the most curious find in the bargain bin in short order....
View ArticleAlbum Review – Caitlin Rose “Own Side Now”
Own Side Now is the freshman offering from Nashville songstress Caitlin Rose. It is a breath of fresh air in the non-mainstream music scene that seems at times to be polarized between hipster and...
View ArticleIs There Too Much Free Music?
We all like free stuff, right? Beats paying for it. Unless taking something for free is silently eroding something we're perfectly willing to pay for. The amount of music out there right now that's...
View ArticleAlbum Review – Eric Church’s “Chief”
There's not a lot of twang here, and if you come from the independent/underground country world, you're bar may be set too high for "Chief" to hurdle. But from a mainstream perspective, understanding...
View ArticleReview – Punch Brothers “Who’s Feeling Young Now?”
If your looking for that one bluegrass ensemble that is defining our generation's take on the discipline, it's hard to argue against the Punch Brothers. Though Punch Brothers talk usually trends toward...
View ArticleUp-And-Comer Eric Church Excited to Play Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits has slated a scrappy young country music artist to appear during their latest season. Though you may have never heard of him, all that might change after he makes his Austin City...
View ArticleWhy Are So Many Music Concerts Selling Out Instantly?
This isn't just a problem for big mainstream bands playing massive venues anymore. As independent music continues to take over market share, and there continues to be a slow build of interest in more...
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