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Futurebirds
“My Broken Arm”
Single
Self-released
The music is a patchwork amalgam of influences, including twangy Southern rock, reverb-soaked psychedelia, soaring guitar solos à la Neil Young and Crazy Horse, rhythmic jangle from that other Athens band, R.E.M., multi-part vocal harmonies and, weaving through it all, lyrical slide guitar.
futurebirdsmusic.com
Jess Goggans
“The Weight”
Single
Itchy Brain Recording
Singer-songwriter Jess Goggans puts her entire soul into her music and every ounce of her heart into every single performance. She is noted for her sultry southern grit, soulful melodies and high-energy stage presence, and it is said that you can literally feel her voice.
jessgoggansband.com
The Matt Gilmour Band
“Brave”
Single
Self-released
The Matt Gilmour Band is an interstellar vehicle that plays psychedelic rock with touches of prog, blues, indie, folk and funk. Born and raised in England and now based in Austin, Texas, Matt is joined by A.J. Vincent (ex-Bright Light Social Hour) on keys and Mike Hidalgo on drums.
themattgilmourband.com
The Awen Family Band
“The Shaman” Live
From the album SchoolKids
Self-released
A new, inclusive, collaborative, back-to-Earth musical experience, a place to commune with our roots and reconnect with the source—The Awen Family Band believes in letting the music and moment flow freely without force, guiding us to transcendence, deeper understanding and gratitude toward life.
awenfamily.bandcamp.com/album/schoolkids
Bended Light
“Bad Moon”
From the EP Window
Self-released
Bended Light is a dynamic psychedelic funk-rock three-piece band from Norfolk, Va. The Window EP is a long-awaited release, showing where the band has gone in the last five years, developing their sound and technique through the adventurers of traveling and jamming. Check them out in a town near you.
facebook.com/bendedlightband
Genesis Z & The Black Mambas
“Karnivor” ft. Redman
Single
Self-released
Genesis Z & The Black Mambas, born from a shared vision of creativity and a burning ambition, are an undoubtedly exciting fivesome that possess the ability to hold an audience spellbound with their impassioned, unabashed and enigmatic soul-rock vibes. genesiszandtheblackmambas.com
Kozelski
“Lady In The Stars”
From the album Systematic Static
Self-released
Jeff Kozelski is an American songwriter and musician best known for his guitar playing and vocals in the bands King Hippo and The Outervention. In the summer of 2016, Kozelski went into the studio once again with a solo project and, in 2018, Systematic Static was released.
kozelski.com
Stephen Pigman Vibrations
“Mind, Body, & Soul”
Single
Pigman’s Music & Arts Company
Drawing from Americana and jamband roots, Pigman’s tunes collide with funk and soul to inspire heartfelt lyrics, groovy rhythms and creative melodies. His music is gaining global attention with the 2019 release of his latest album, Midnight Gardener. He is currently a member of Home Grown Music Network.
stephenpigman.com
Tracksuit Wedding
“Nikki’s Song”
Single
Self-released
Tracksuit Wedding is excited to announce their new single “Nikki’s Song,” which showcases their move toward country rock. Inspired by greats like Brandi Carlile, Linda Rondstadt and The Avett Brothers, this seasoned band from Denver plans to debut a new album at the Stagecoach Festival in April 2020.
tracksuitwedding.com
Carlin Tripp
“Time Is on Our Side”
Single
PB & Jay Records
Carlin Tripp is a laid-back folk-rocker drawing from a life spent roaming this great country, seeking out rare experiences and making new friends along the way. His songs reflect on love lost, love found, and the trials and joys we all face in our day-to-day existence.
carlintrippmusic.com
Bobby Hawk
“Salt and Liquor”
From the album Lights on Kinks Out
Self-released
Having performed with Abigail Washburn, Jacob Jolliff, Clint Black and Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks, among many others, Bobby Hawk (formerly performing as Robert Hecht) has officially set sail on his first solo enterprise. His solo debut, Lights On Kinks Out, is sprawling indie rock.
hawktagon.com
Nina & The Buffalo Riders
“Only Man”
From the EP For the Dirt
Self-released
“Catch them now before they go supernova. The band’s sound is bluesy and psychedelic while Nina Sofia’s powerhouse vocals are soon to be classified as one of the seven wonders of the Midwestern world.” (Detroit Metro Times).
ninaandthebuffaloriders.com
The Thing With Feathers
“Figure It Out”
Single
Self-released
Combining elements of rock, funk and pop, the Nashville-based The Thing With Feathers made their recording debut in early 2019 with the release of the guitar-driven “Song of the Nighttime”. They now follow it up with the funkier “Figure It Out.”
ttwfband.com