John Batdorf Singles Singer-songwriter John Batdorf recently released his latest album, Singles, a collection of songs, most of which were co-written with Michael McLean, whom Batdorf calls his songwriting “brother from a different mother.” Batdorf explains, “Back in September of 2025, I had a musical idea for a song. I had released Anthem For The […]
Yarn Saturday Night Sermon Yarn releases their new studio long player, Saturday Night Sermon, an album that finds the band adding tangs of gospel and soul – via brass, organ, and a gospel choir – to their Southern rock sound. Talking about Yarn’s evolving sound, frontman Blake Christiana shares, “The band has officially established something […]
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Singer-songwriter Sam Barber releases his sophomore long player, Broken View, co-produced by Barber and Joe Becker (“Indigo,” “Straight and Narrow”), with additional songs co-produced by Aaron Dessner (Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan). Across a baker’s dozen of tracks, on Broken View, Barber explores the intricacies of simply living, including motifs of loss, self-discovery, and love. Originally […]
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Tim Easton fIREHORSE Singer-songwriter Tim Easton unveils his new album, fIREHORSE, produced by Nashville producer Kevin Nolan, and featuring the rhythm section from Lainey Wilson’s band, with Matt Nolan (drums) and Tommy Scifres (bass). The cover art for the album is from a painting by Easton’s sister, Susan Easton Burns, reflecting an abstract-realist style, painted […]
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Burning Lake’s Peter Bordui Talks About the Band’s Upcoming EP Below The Surface In their latest release, Swiss folk‑rock quartet Burning Lake invites listeners into the tender world of “Beautiful Lie,” a song that captures the bittersweet feelings between longing and unrequited love. The track blends warm acoustic textures with subtle layers of electric guitar, […]
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The genesis of folk-rock outfit Divergent began in Iowa, where James Richards (guitar, keys, vocals) and Mike McAlister (bass, vocals) forged a creative partnership as young teenagers, cultivating a love for music and performing. In high school, they formed a four-piece cover band, Chautauqua Road Band. When they went to separate universities, the band faded, […]
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