2016 has been a banner year thus far for Shovels & Rope, the celebrated duo of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent, following the October 7 release of their latest album Little Seeds (New West). Little Seeds has received the highest critical praise of any the duo’s acclaimed previous albums, with many saying it is their finest work. Relix called …
Seminal band Son Volt has announced the February 17 release of their new album, Notes Of Blue (Thirty Tigers). Led by the songwriting and vocals of Jay Farrar, Son Volt was one of the most instrumental and influential bands in launching the alt.country movement of the 1990’s. A movement that was the precursor to what is now widely referred to …
This has been a banner year for Parker Millsap following the release of his new album The Very Last Day. The highly anticipated sophomore release showcased the growth in both his arresting vocals and the depth of his songwriting and continues to be praised by the press with coverage from outlets including The New York Times, NPR Music, Weekend Edition …
Celebrated three-time Grammy award winner Delbert McClinton and Self-Made Men will release their newest recording, Prick Of The Litter on January 27th, 2017. Prick Of The Litter contains 12 new songs that feature the soulful blend of blues, jazz, country and rock that has become synonymous with McClinton’s distinctive style. His songs and soul-stirring performances have connected with audiences across …
Furnace, the sophomore album from Dead Man Winter, is set for release on January 27 on GNDWIRE/Thirty Tigers. Furnace is a highly revealing and deeply personal offering from accomplished singer and songwriter Dave Simonett, who performs under the pseudonym Dead Man Winter. Widely known as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the acclaimed band Trampled By Turtles, Simonett has touched …
Paul Cauthen will join Elle King’s Ministry Tour this fall in support of his debut solo album My Gospel (Lightning Rod Records), which is set for release on October 14th. Press has praised Cauthen’s gale-force vocal ability and sincerity throughout the album, highlighting him in Rolling Stone’s “10 New Artists You Need To Know,” Texas Monthly, PopMatters.com and more. Listen …
Nashville, TN – For the first time, the earliest known studio recording by Jerry Garcia will be released on November 11 through Round Records/ATO Records. In 1962, Garcia and his folk/bluegrass quintet The Hart Valley Drifters went into Stanford University’s KZSU studio in Palo Alto, CA to record a session for the stations program Folk Time (also the album’s title). …
Eclectic folk-quartet Darlingside has announced the release of Whippoorwill, a five song EP which will be released digitally on October 7th. Building on the success of their highly acclaimed album Birds Say, the band decided to release the B-sides and outtakes from those recording sessions which have become staples of their live shows. In conjunction with the release of the …
Progressive indie folk quintet Elephant Revival is teaming up with NNIRR to raise awareness and understanding of the current refugee and immigrant crisis happening around the world and in our own country. The group makes a clear statement with the first music video from their acclaimed album Petals with the track “When I Fall.” Please post and share the video …
Alternative singer/songwriter Matt Hires has announced fall 2016 headlining tour dates in support of his upcoming new album American Wilderness, out October 14th via Rock Ridge Music. Kicking off in Orlando, FL on Sept. 24th, Hires will perform nationwide with stops in Chicago, Hollywood, New York City and more (see full list of dates below). Hires’ introspective lead single, “Fighting …
