MUSIC REVIEWS

There’s a certain kind of originality that can’t be manufactured, and it runs through every measure of “Pinewood Prison,” the latest single from Ashleigh Graham & Appalachian Highway. As a Roots Music Report chart-topping group, this band has already proven their staying power in the traditional bluegrass world, and this …

One of the more interesting things about “Hay Fever” by Ruby & Sasha, is that it refuses to chase obvious seasonal optimism, but that doesn’t necessarily make it an entirely satisfying listen. While the concept of using allergies as a metaphor for emotional disconnect is thoughtful and original, the execution sometimes …

Andie Case’s new single is Better Days, dropping after the announcement of her impending EP Show Me Yours, I’ll Show You Mine in the coming months. Better Days, simply put, is one of the better poppy tracks to come out of the independent music sector in recent months. Case isn’t …

Pianist and composer of “On The Rocks” – Michael Dulin, masterfully unites the elegance of classical music with the expressive freedom of contemporary instrumental artistry. His compositions are distinguished by rich harmonic textures, graceful melodic lines, and nuanced emotional depth, weaving classical refinement together with the effortless flow of jazz. …

Red Camel Collective’s new single, “Walk Out In The Rain,” is the kind of bluegrass recording that reminds you why certain songs refuse to fade away. Originally written by Bob Dylan and Helena Springs and later made famous by Eric Clapton’s 1978 recording, the song has already proven its durability …

There’s always a risk in revisiting a beloved song. Listeners carry their own memories into it, and any new version has to justify its existence rather than simply imitate the original. Fortunately, Daron Tate’s bluegrass take on Robert Earl Keen’s “Feelin’ Good Again” clears that hurdle with ease, delivering a …

There’s something refreshing about a bluegrass band that knows exactly who it is. At a time when so many artists are eager to blur genre lines, chase trends, or add modern flourishes to prove their relevance, Nick Chandler and Delivered continue to make music that feels grounded in the traditions …

Rebekah Snyder’s new single is Small Town, an ode to the classic kind of American country spirit you expect to hear on a road trip across the great frontier. The track has this wonderful, evocative soundscape, along with Snyder’s crooning, decidedly natural vocals gracing the edges with this almost evanescent …

With Jordan Seven, it’s always personal. “I’ve been through some rough times, as many have, but I have always tried my best to be true to myself and to persevere. I was a cover band musician for many years, while maintaining a career unrelated to music, because I loved to …

Singer-songwriter Damien Musto continues to prove that artistic growth is one of his greatest strengths with the release of his latest single, “Goodbye.” Instead of settling into a predictable formula, Musto embraces change as an essential part of his creative identity, and this new track showcases another compelling chapter in …