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“21 Minutes” by Saint Nick the Lesser is a gutsy, heartfelt cry of survival wrapped in the raw edges of folk-punk and the aching warmth of singer-songwriter sincerity. Released as the final single from his upcoming album Growing Up, Growing Out, this track plants you directly in the room where…

Tom Tippin’s new single “Olympic Medalist” is a masterstroke in confessional songwriting. With a title that sounds almost like a punchline, the track takes a deeply self-critical moment and spins it into something cathartic and universally relatable. At first glance, it may look like a victory anthem in the traditional…

Chris St. John’s latest single “A Flower Blooms” delivers a radiant burst of warmth and emotional depth wrapped in an irresistibly genre-blending soundscape. Taken from his acclaimed new album Never Where I Am, this track distills everything that makes St. John an artist to watch with his heartfelt lyrics, soulful…

Eliza Marshall’s debut solo release, the “New Birth EP,” is a stirring testament to artistic reinvention and the power of global collaboration. Released on May 23, 2025, via Real World X, the EP is a transformative moment for the renowned flautist and composer. Comprising three original tracks recorded between Real…

Royal Blues’ latest single “Way Down Low” hits like a shot of whiskey, smooth at first, then burning with grit and wild energy all the way down. This rollicking number barrels through Americana, blues, bluegrass, and rock with the reckless joy of a Friday night that turns into a story…

In “Laissez-Faire Love (Animal Farm Version),” Lucas Pasley delivers a tender and quietly radical ballad that manages to be both timeless and sharply relevant. The Appalachian singer-songwriter, known for his deep roots in the musical traditions of Alleghany County, North Carolina, returns with a warm, softly defiant ode to love…

You Are Never Alone by Bicentennial Drug Lord is a slow-burning, frostbitten Americana dream with ten tracks of indie warmth and winter introspection wrapped in equal parts humor, heartbreak, and raw humanity. Recorded at Asheville’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (MJ Lenderman, Wednesday), the album gets behind…

With “Get Me There to Church,” Michellar makes a heartfelt entrance into the country music scene, delivering a heartwarming release. Released on June 27, 2025, the track conveys how living together isn’t quite the same as sealing love in a vow, inspired by experience. Written by Michelle Bond, who records…

Brendan Pegg’s “I Can Tell” is a late-night confession you’ve been waiting all day to hear. Clocking in at under two and a half minutes, the song opens the door to a dimly lit room of unspoken tension and lets you sit in it. With gentle guitar strums as its…

Digney Fignus’ latest single, “The Emperor Wears No Clothes,” released June 20, 2025, is a cleverly crafted protest anthem wrapped in Americana gold. Pulled from his upcoming album Black and Blue – The Brick Hill Sessions, the track takes a legendary fairy tale and spins it into a sharply relevant…