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Early Times & The High Rollers new album THE CORNER hits the streets today via VizzTone Records. Early Times is a dynamic guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, and a singer/songwriter whose sharp, engaging lyrics draw comparisons to Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan. His guitar playing is deeply rooted in the blues, with an individual, melodic phrasing that also reveals a classic jazz influence.

Me & My Guitar, a new compilation album created by Charlie Overbey to benefit NIVA’s Save Our Stages, is out today exclusively via Bandcamp. Purchase HERE.

Nevada City. One of the great wonders of Northern California. Such a beautiful town full of hard-working amazing folk. It is not surprising after digesting the earnest quality of Farrow and The Peach Leaves that they call Nevada City their home. The six-piece band from Northern California band is back with a two song single out digitally on Portland's Dutch Records who houses mentionable acts such as Shook Twins, Swatkins and Ezra Bell.

Nashville-based rock trio GOODING have released a brand new video for their song "California Gold", the 2nd single from their recent album The Most Fire.

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Chico based singer songwriter, soulful key player and family man Pat Hull is back with a new single for Portland based Dutch Records. Being a roster mate with the likes of Swatkins, Ezra Bell, Shook Twins is no small feat, and he strolls right in with a this playful funky jam and earns his spot with flying colors. We asked Hull what the message behind “No Returns” is and here is what he had to say:

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"Sometimes you’re hanging with your friends in Mandolin Orange after their show. Sometimes people get a little bored and decide to throw the Frisbee around. Sometimes tragedy strikes but there is a drunkenly happy ending. Sometimes you write a song about it.

Brontë Fall was inspired by Teri Bracken’s love of music, literature, and the strong ladies of history, who at the time when only men’s opinions were valued, defied the odds to have their voices heard. Bracken stumbled upon Emily Brontë’s poem, “Fall Leaves Fall” and fell in love with its message- to find beauty in the darker seasons of life. Going through the ups and downs of her own life, always with an instrument in her hands, Bracken has poured her voice into the musical expression of songwriting.

When exploring the vast array of niche music scenes in the United States, Columbus Ohio is the last place you would think to discover an authentic St Lucian Reggae band. Lucky enough for the Buckeye State, Little Fish Records has an amazing roster including The Ark Band who now call Columbus their home. The Ark Band have been a touring force sharing the stage with legendary acts such as The Beach Boys, Eek-a Mouse, Inner Circle, Isreal Vibration, Palo Banton and much more.

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Knovo are back with their second single, Dizzy Kong, a funky romp of nostalgia and fleeting sentiments. After releasing their debut single “Fake” and performing a few shows, Knovo went into isolated lockdown like everybody else. Fortunately, the Dizzy Kong recording sessions happened before the quarantine, and the band worked remotely to wrap up the finishing pieces and arrangements.

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British-American singer/songwriter Lilly Winwood is gearing up to release the official music video for her single “Few More Records." Winwood tells the story of her being burnt out on the road and struggling with her inner demons all while having a job to do. In the video, she quite literally brings that to life as the frames change between her selling records to dancing with her demon and embracing it.