Lyle Divinsky and Dave Watts, Vocalist and Drummer from Denver-based funk and soul ensemble The Motet, have released a new single as Lyle & Dave – “Quarantine Fantasy”. Listen HERE and Watch the lyric video HERE The song is a unique, optimistic look at life in the social distancing era, and changed the way Lyle… Continue reading The Motet's Lyle & Dave release new single "Quarantine Fantasy"
Invisible is the second solo album by California born but Indiana based drummer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Nick D’Virgilio and comes almost two decades after his debut solo offering. D’Virgilio describes his new record as: “a collection of songs that make up the story of a man who is unhappy with where his life has ended… Continue reading Nick D’Virgilio to Release New Solo Album 'Invisible' Featuring Members of Dream Theater, King Crimson, Supertramp, Cheap Trick, The Flower Kings & Others!
Over the better part of the last four decades, Monte Warden and his songs have ebbed and flowed through the Austin music scene like a river changing course over time, influencing the city’s musical landscape as much as he’s been influenced by it. From the inception of The Wagoneers to having his songs cut by… Continue reading Monte Warden To Release 'Monte Warden & The Dangerous Few' June 19th
Funk legend Maceo Parker is set to release his first studio album in eight years, ‘Soul Food – Cooking with Maceo,’ on June 26th. His 16th solo album and first release on Mascot Label Group’s new imprint, The Funk Garage, the album finds Parker signature punchy saxophone sound partnering with New Orleans Funk royalty to cook up a fresh selection… Continue reading Funk Royalty Maceo Parker Announces New Album
The Sweet Water Warblers, featuring Rachael Davis, May Erlewine, and Lindsay Lou, today release their newest single, “Summertime,” off of their upcoming album The Dream That Holds This Child (available May 15, 2020). Premiering with Billboard Magazine earlier this week, the magazine describes “Summertime” and the album’s impressive, genre-bending diversity: “The 10-song set is also a… Continue reading The Sweet Water Warblers Release New Single "Summertime"
GRAMMY® Award-winning The Okee Dokee Brothers encourage hope with a new collection of 27 original songs on their latest 2-CD studio album, Songs for Singin‘, released on Friday, May 1, 2020 (two months earlier than their original release date). At a time when families are quarantined at home, Songs for Singin‘ draws from the age-old… Continue reading Okee Dokee Brothers Release New Album "Songs for Singin'"
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Robert Francis has released Amaretto, his seventh full-length studio album, today via Aeronaut Records. The 11-song Americana-leaning album from the prolific artist features top-tier guests Ry Cooder, Marty Stuart and Terry Evans on multiple tracks. Francis partnered with American Songwriter yesterday to give fans an early listen to the album. Recorded mostly in Nashville, TN and completed in 2018, Amaretto faced hurdles due to… Continue reading Robert Francis Releases Full-Length 'Amaretto' Feat. Marty Stuart and Ry Cooder
Oklahoma singer/songwriter M. Lockwood Porter has shared a new single today called “What We’ve Lost” in order to raise proceeds for Feeding America’s COVID-19 Fund, and Black Mesa Records has pledged to match his donation. Originally recorded during sessions for Porter’s 2019 critically acclaimed album Communion In The Ashes, the song will be available exclusively at Bandcamp for the next two weeks before… Continue reading M. Lockwood Porter Shares "What We've Lost"
We’re all missing the dancefloor right now, but is anyone missing it as much as Andy Frasco? If your answer is YES!, tune in on Saturday, May 2 at 10PM ET to join Andy Frasco’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody Dance Party and show off your skills. During the two-hour stream, Fans will have the… Continue reading Andy Frasco announce I Wanna Dance With Somebody virtual dance party stream
Gideon King & City Blog continue their remarkable sonic evolution with ‘Love Knot,’ a dazzling, three-song EP due out on May 29th. Hinting at everything from Seal and Lianne La Havas to Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan, the collection is both sophisticated and accessible, weaving its way through unexpected changes with lush arrangements and addictive… Continue reading Gideon King & City Blog Announce New EP, 'Love Knot,' Out May 29th
