Owen Campbell — ‘Breathing Bullets’ Label: Roc Records Breathing Bullets, the new album from Australian blues singer/songwriter Owen Campbell was produced by Devon Allman of The Allman Brothers family tree. In case that wasn’t enough, Grammy winner Tom Hambridge mixed and mastered it. This collection of tunes(which blends rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and country with the blues) was … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2016
New Americana — Lauren Adams’ ‘Somewhere Else’
Lauren Adams — Somewhere Else With singer/songwriter Lauren Adams’ new album, Somewhere Else, the whole is not greater than the simple sum of its parts. Often, the instrumentation and arrangements alone provide more listening pleasure than the entire track. This makes for a mostly agreeable but sometimes frustrating experience. The highlights of the album are definitely the acoustic … Continue reading
The ‘Hell Or High Water’ Soundtrack: Just As Good As The Film
The Hell or High Water soundtrack (on Milan Records) is every bit as good as the film; it’s an integral part of the whole film’s achievement. The David Mackenzie-directed film, starring Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine, features a score from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, plus songs by such powerful artists as Waylon Jennings, Townes Van Zandt and … Continue reading
New Americana: Boo Ray’s ‘Sea Of Lights’
Boo Ray — Sea Of Lights Boo Ray has a unique sound that is bound to attract attention from those who like their rock rural and gritty. Outlaw rock, Southern rock and blues rock, all set to the pulse of life as we actually live it. His new album, Sea of Lights, overflows with country/rock songs … Continue reading
New Blues: Jeremiah Johnson Band — ‘Blues Heart Attack’
Jeremiah Johnson Band — Blues Heart Attack Label: Connor Ray Music The Jeremiah Johnson Band is just that. (Which is quite enough.) Although he is the absolutely necessary center of things, Jeremiah Johnson has smartly surrounded himself with supremely talented supporting musicians, allowing him to soar. (Which he does.) The Jeremiah Johnson Band is: Jeremiah … Continue reading
Cody Johnson’s ‘Gotta Be Me’ Is The Best Country Album So Far in 2016
Cody Johnson’s — Gotta Be Me Produced by: Trent Willmon Label: CoJo Music If you’re one of the loyal, country music lovers out there who have been worrying about the direction the genre is headed, fear not—Cody Johnson has come to the rescue. And you’ll never guess what he brings to assuage your anxiety… actual … Continue reading
Cody Johnson’s ‘Gotta Be Me’ Claims #1 Position On iTunes Country Album Chart
This morning indie sensation Cody Johnson woke up to the news that his album GOTTA BE ME was sitting at #1 on the iTunes Country Album Chart and #2 on the iTunes All Genre Album Chart. GOTTA BE ME is available in stores now and on iTunes here. Rolling Stone Country claims “Johnson confidently asserts … Continue reading
New Country (single): Lucas Hoge — ‘Boom Boom’
Lucas Hoge — “Boom Boom” Label: Rebel Engine Entertainment To purchase this song on iTunes, click here. Lucas Hoge is impressing country radio with his new single, “Boom Boom.” It’s a feel good uptempo love song that inhabits the popular border between pop and country. Sung with a comfortable, slightly yearning voice, it was smartly … Continue reading
Jack Sock Talks Olympics (includes a ‘Team USA’ Men’s Tennis Viewing Guide)
World number one, Novak Djokovic, isn’t the only tennis player seeking his first singles gold in Rio next week. The United States is sending five of its own top tennis players, each hoping to come home with a medal. The U.S. Olympic men’s tennis team includes (above, left to right) Rajeev Ram, Brian Baker, Jack Sock, Denis … Continue reading
Tower Records Documentary (‘All Things Must Pass’) Out On DVD September 13th
Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with 200 stores, in 30 countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and a powerful force in the music industry. In 1999, Tower Records made an astounding $1 billion. … Continue reading
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