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St. Paul & The Broken Bones
“The Last Dance”
From the album The Alien Coast
ATO Records
A fever dream in sonic form, St. Paul & The Broken Bones’ new single “The Last Dance” is from latest album The Alien Coast, and marks the most adventurous and original output yet from an ever-evolving musical powerhouse, with a dizzying convergence of rock-and-roll and R&B, psychedelia and stoner metal.
Drumming Bird
“Ocoee”
From the EP Ocoee
Self-released
Drumming Bird is a Nashville-based indie-rock band and is the main vehicle of singer-songwriter Austin Sawyer. Inspired by a range of artists, including The Avett Brothers, Wilco and Bruce Springsteen, his refreshing take on indie-rock provides music that evokes emotion without sacrificing energy.
Alec Bowman_Clarke
“A Red Light in a Darkroom”
From the EP A Place Like Home
Corduroy Punk Records
The labels we ascribe to musicians don’t really apply to Alec Bowman_Clarke. He is a singer-songwriter, yes, but that doesn’t really narrow it down in a musical environment that is endlessly fragmented and compartmentalized. Is he a folk singer, a troubadour? Perhaps, but he is so much more besides. What distinguishes Bowman Clarke’s work from that of so many men with guitars is its currency, its immediacy.
The Kirbys
“Cry”
Single
Self-released
The Kirbys are an Americana rock band based in East Texas. The Kirbys combine tight harmonies, strong melodies and driving beats with haunting guitars, from 12-string to slide, to create their unique sound. The Kirbys are: Andrew Kirby, Kate Kirby, Rantz Gibson, Marcia Keys and Chase Murdock.
La Need Machine
“Motorstrollin’”
From the EP Carly’s Revenge
Self-released
La Need Machine is the latest kick-ass, indie-rock band from Seattle. La Need Machine has a distinctive Seattle sound and compelling lyrics. “A refreshingly original approach to indie-rock; raw and bold,” said Alfitude. La Need Machine’s music benefits charities like Mary’s Place and the Trevor Project.
The HP’s
“The HP Trot (Blow Maceo)”
From the album Gritty City Soul, Vol. 1
Hidden Pony Records
Hamilton-based funk/soul collective The HP’s are poised to make major moves with the release of their debut album, Gritty City Soul, Vol. 1, which draws influence from the likes of James Brown and The J.B.’s and Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, and is expected later in 2022 on Hidden Pony Records.
Skylimit
“Break Away”
Single
Self-released
“Skylimit” is a 23-year-old solo musician named Stephen Balcos, who began music production when he was 13. In 2019, Stephen performed his first show as Skylimit at Ketch’em Alive and found his love for performing his music since, and couldn’t be more excited to share it with the world.
Lee Martin
“Miss You”
From the album Gypsy Soul
All Good Absolute Records
Lee Martin is a New Zealand-based singer-songwriter who has been impacting the music scene with her thought-provoking lyrics and storytelling writing style.
The Youngers
“Cat Eyes”
From the album Nashville Again
Let It Roll Records
The Youngers stretch Americana and roots rock into everything from classic truck-driving music to garage-rock to surf. On their new album, Nashville Again, each song travels a different road, but they all come together to create a musical superhighway, where everything flows together seamlessly.
ReverbNation Winner: Linen Ray
“Love Ain’t Easy”
From the album On the Mend
Self-released
Linen Ray is poignant, gritty and joyous, combining familiar motives of pop and Americana with a slick country edge. The married folk-rock duo pulls influences from 1970s Laurel Canyon folk-pop, 1960s and 1970s rock, alt-country and gospel. Freshly inspired after relocating to Nashville, the twosome is now poised to release a new album, On the Mend.
Editor’s Pick: Midlake
“Bethel Woods”
From the album For the Sake of Bethel Woods
ATO Records
For the Sake of Bethel Woods, Midlake’s fifth studio album, is an album of immersive warmth and mystery from a band of ardent seekers, one of our generation’s finest: a band once feared lost themselves by fans, perhaps, but here revivified with freshness and constancy of intent.
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