Oh Boy Records—the country’s second oldest artist-owned independent label and the oldest in Nashville—celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a series of special releases and events. Founded in 1981 by legendary singer, songwriter and musician, John Prine, along with his longtime manager, Al Bunetta, Oh Boy has gone on to release more than fifty audio and video recordings and continues today… Continue reading Oh Boy Records celebrates 40 years
The Texas-based Leon III is trying to stay warm during one of the worst winters the state has seen… ever. The show must always go on, and today, Leon III is very excited to share their song “Skeletal Pines,” which premiered exclusively via The Vinyl District earlier this week. “Skeletal Pines” is the newest song to be… Continue reading Leon III shares new song "Skeletal Pines"
Co-founder, guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nancy Wilson of Heart is set to release her first EVER solo album, You and Me on May 7, 2021 via her new label, Carry On Music. The album was recorded primarily in Wilson’s California home studio, working with band members and special guests remotely.… Continue reading NANCY WILSON (Heart) Releases First Ever Solo Album
Highly acclaimed guitarist, composer, multi-instrumentalist and Heartcore Records artist Daniel Santiago releases “Open World” from his forthcoming album Song for Tomorrow, on March 12th 2020. A catchy and unique blend of Brazilian spirit and classic rock and funk “Open World” also prominently features the soaring guitar of modern music legend Eric Clapton. Through this special… Continue reading Daniel Santiago to release single featuring Eric Clapton in anticipation of upcoming album
Andrew Marlin — who’s risen to prominence with his acclaimed folk duo Mandolin Orange releases Fable & Fire, an album that reflects on the storm of the last year with an introspective grandeur and epic soundscapes. Recorded at Asheville, NC’s Echo Mountain Studio, this is an album that, despite being instrumental, finds Marlin in as… Continue reading Andrew Marlin (Mandolin Orange) Releases New Album, "Fable & Fire"
Roots of Creation is excited to release their newest single “Arabia” ft. Mihali! The new single is the first release from their upcoming album Dub Free or Die Vol #1 due out this April 30th! The new song features a unique team-up with Roots of Creation and Mihali, Twiddle-famed bandleader, to share lead on… Continue reading Roots of Creation Releases Second Single from 2021 Album “Arabia” Ft. Mihali of Twiddle
One of the most distinctive features of bluegrass is the way that an artist’s vocal prowess is frequently paired with instrumental virtuosity. Carley Arrowood fits comfortably in that mold, for while she’s a compelling singer, she’s also a powerful fiddle player who’s studied generations of bluegrass stylists and forged those influences into a style that’s… Continue reading Carley Arrowood shows instrumental prowess on “Ducks On The Millpond”
Hearty Har unveils their debut album RADIO ASTRO (BMG). To ring in the release, the band has shared the official video for album highlight “Fare Thee Well,” which debuted via Paste Magazine — watch HERE. The album arrives on a wave of praise from all corners of the media world — Relix notes that “The… Continue reading Hearty Har (Tyler Fogerty, Shane Fogerty) share debut album
Though it’s known as a genre filled with sad, lonesome songs — “plumb pitiful” is a phrase often heard — it’s nonetheless true that bluegrass music, like classic country, has room for the occasional wry, self-deprecating song about lost love, too. And when an artist like the award-winning Lonesome River Band gets hold of a… Continue reading Lonesome River Band releases the clever “Love Songs”
GRAMMY® Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela have announced their first release of the new decade. The JAZZ EP will be available via Rubyworks/ATO beginning Friday, February 18 with an exclusive vinyl release, limited to just 3,000 copies worldwide, pressed on cloudy orange vinyl and individually numbered. Pre-orders are available now. The JAZZ EP will… Continue reading Rodrigo y Gabriela announce Jazz EP
