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Bruce Hornsby & James Mercer
“My Resolve”
From the album Non-Secure Connection
Zappo Productions/Thirty Tigers
Non-Secure Connection is the sequel to last year’s critically acclaimed album Absolute Zero and features collaborations with singer James Mercer of The Shins and Broken Bells, singer and poet Jamila Woods, Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, Bon Iver leader Justin Vernon and the late Leon Russell.
Bastards of Soul
“If These Walls Could Talk”
Single
Eastwood Music Group
Bastards of Soul stormed thunderously on to the DFW scene in the spring of 2016 and created a substantial buzz with their dynamic live set and tight musical chops. Led by the raw soul power of charismatic frontman Chadwick Murray, the veteran Bastards crew put East Dallas Soul on the map as they evolved.
Derek Frank
“Roasted”
From the album Eleven Years Later
Self-released
Bass player Derek Frank (currently a member of Gwen Stefani’s and Shania Twain’s bands) releases Eleven Years Later, his first solo album in over a decade. The album is an exploration in instrumental groove music, featuring some of his favorite musicians, including guitarist Joe Bonamassa.
Brothers of Brass
“Black Lives Matter”
From the EP I Can’t Breathe
Self-released
What started on the streets of Atlanta in 2014 has now become “arguably the most popular street music in Denver,” according to Westword magazine. Brothers of Brass is a Denver-based horn and drum outfit specializing in hard-hitting street music where Southern brass tradition meets the Denver streets!
Strung Like a Horse
“F*ck What They Think”
From the album WHOA!
Transoceanic Records
Chattanooga-based cult favorite, Strung Like a Horse, is known for their signature brand of Americana—distilled from high-energy, old-school storytelling and alt-rock edge. The popular touring band’s debut studio album, WHOA! was recently produced by multiple Grammy-winner Matt Ross-Spang in Nashville.
Misty Blues
“No More to Give”
From the album Weed ‘Em & Reap
Self-released
2019 International Blues Challenge finalist, Misty Blues, is a female-led blues band in Berkshire County, Mass., playing original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk and tent revival gospel since 1999.
Great Peacock
“Old Man”
From the album Forever Worse Better
Baldwin County Public Records/Soundly Music
Forever Worse Better is a soundtrack for those of us who, like them, are on the road to somewhere better, with the windows down, the radio cranked high and songs moving through our head at highway speed.
Jeremy Parsons
“Lillian”
Single
Self-released
Born in San Antonio, Texas, Jeremy Parsons grew up soaking in the sounds of Texas music in the dancehalls of the Lone Star State. Over the past decade, Jeremy has played all over the U.S. and in Europe.
Russ Tolman
“Life”
Single
LOST
Head honcho of two guitar psych rodeo True West in the paisley underground ‘80s, Russ has since released eight solo albums that plow his unique row across the Americana landscape. His 2019 album Goodbye El Dorado is his love letter/goodbye note to his adopted city of LA. His latest single is “Life.”
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“Isabella”
Single
Self-released
Concept-based grunge alternative metal — How do we affect our personal peace? How does the way we act and function flavor our lives? These are the types of questions we are looking for the answers to. Come along on this journey to enlightenment and maybe we can find out the answers to life’s mysteries.
Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations
“Say My Name”
From the album My Getaway
Self-released
Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations are not a band you can easily associate with one specific genre, and that’s how they planned it. The Kansas-based quartet’s new album, My Getaway, seamlessly runs the gamut between electric blues, Americana, soul, folk and vintage rock.
Izzie’s Caravan
“Whiskey Alley Blues”
Single
Self-released
Izzie’s Caravan is an international chart-topping, blues-rock outfit from parts around the globe. Recently in the top 25 of the Relix/Jambands.com Radio Chart, Izzie’s Caravan is about to release 10 singles over the next 10 months.
Editor’s Pick: Dawes
“Free as We Wanna Be”
Single
Rounder Records
From the first downbeat, Good Luck With Whatever sets a tone all its own. Far from apathetic, this album is Dawes at their most unapologetic. It’s sympathetic and magnetic, 50% genetic and highly kinetic. Drop the tone arm down, turn the volume up, unplug the phone and if you feel nothing… call a doctor.
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