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Cincinnati, OH, is an underestimated hotbed of musical talent. One of our favorite newcomers from the city is Knotts, a.k.a. Adalia Boehne, an artistic singer-songwriter. Her sound is a genre-bending pop/rock/soul hybrid, her music is wonderfully melodic and colorful, and her voice is an honest, beautiful, soaring one. We’ve seriously been digging her latest single,...More Please

March 19, 2019

Mountain Man Captivates in Person

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We’ve been big fans of Mountain Man and their long-awaited sophomore album, Magic Ship, released last September. We caught the trio at their tour kickoff show, fresh off a short run at SXSW. The group brought along fellow North Carolina based musician Jake Xerxes Fussell to open the show. Fussell is a skilled guitarist and...More Please

February 4, 2019

White Denim Reveals New Album Side Effects

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Psych Rock White Denim

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After delivering a refreshing seventh album, Performance, in August 2018, White Denim is back with another new album in just seven months. Side Effects, considered to be a companion piece to Performance, is set to drop March 29 via City Slang Records. The band’s two new singles, “Shanalala” and “NY Money,” give a taste of...More Please

January 15, 2019

The Cactus Blossoms Expand Their Sound on New Single

New Music Reviews

Country Rock The Cactus Blossoms

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The Cactus Blossoms have made a name for themselves as one of the best sibling groups around. Brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey gained critical acclaim with the release of their 2016 debut You’re Dreaming, a record that could easily have been mistaken for an Everly Brothers album if you weren’t listening closely. Fitting pretty...More Please

January 3, 2019

This Pine Box Wows With Debut Album

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Alt Rock Indie Rock This Pine Box

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Dayton, Ohio rockers This Pine Box may be new to the scene, but they play with the polish of a band that’s been creating music together for years. Recorded by John Curley of The Afghan Whigs at his Ultrasuede Studios in Cincinnati, the band’s debut album The Way Out, dropping on vinyl on January 5...More Please

December 12, 2018

Moves Debuts A Dazzling New Sound

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Indie Pop Indie Rock Moves

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Formerly known as Holy Ghost Tent Revival, North Carolina band Moves is shaking things up with both a new name and an inspired new sound. On Moves’ upcoming self-titled album, out December 14 via Soul Step Records, the group has bid farewell to the banjo and its bluegrass/ragtime infused sound, and transformed into a dazzling,...More Please

December 4, 2018

Durand Jones & The Indications Return With New Album

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Aaron Frazer Durand Jones Soul The Indications

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If there’s any band playing a major role in propelling soul music forward today, it’s Durand Jones & The Indications. The group’s self-titled debut album released in 2016, recorded for less than $500, was a breakout success; subsequent touring has made them a household name for anyone who is a fan of the genre. Now...More Please

December 3, 2018

The Decemberists Share First Taste of Follow-up EP

New Music Reviews

Indie Folk The Decemberists

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Earlier this year, The Decemberists released their eighth studio album, I’ll Be Your Girl, a splendid expansion of the band’s sound into new territory. With the introduction of new (to the band) instruments including synthesizer, the record inspired by new wave groups like Depeche Mode amounted to a marked departure from the group’s signature folk...More Please

November 28, 2018

Charley Crockett Announces Surprise New Album

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Blues Charley Crockett Country

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Texas troubadour Charley Crockett has long been blazing his own trail with his unique combination of country, blues, and Cajun soul. Crockett dropped a stellar new studio album, Lonesome As A Shadow, earlier this year that is already showing up on best of 2018 lists. Now Crockett is back with a surprise second release of...More Please

November 26, 2018

Mountain Man Makes New Waves on Magic Ship

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Indie Folk Mountain Man

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When folk trio Mountain Man announced a new album this summer, it was a surprise to most. The three ladies of the group – Amelia Meath, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, and Molly Sarle – met in college and released their debut album, Made The Harbor, in 2010. Fans of the group had wished for a new album for...More Please

November 20, 2018

The Dip Delivers Details On Sophomore Album

Seattle soul darlings The Dip have built a solid following over the last four years, taking their undeniably great live show all across the US since the release of their debut album in 2015. While we’ve gotten a handful of singles and an EP over that time, the seven-piece band is finally back with a...More Please

November 19, 2018

Karen O and Danger Mouse Team Up For New Album

Yeah Yeah Yeahs front woman Karen O and producer Danger Mouse have revealed the first single, “Lux Prima,” off their forthcoming collaborative album. The song is a nine minute epic, seamlessly transitioning between juxtaposing sounds that are ambient and electronic, soulful and vibrant. Danger Mouse elaborated on that transformation in a statement saying, “With ‘Lux...More Please

November 9, 2018

William Tyler Delights With New Single

New Music Reviews

Indie Folk William Tyler

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Two years after the release of the stunning album Modern Country, folk guitarist William Tyler is back with a new band, new album, and new single “Fail Safe.” While Tyler has firmly cemented himself as one of the best players in Nashville over the years, his forthcoming LP Goes West, out January 25, is inspired...More Please

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Knotts Crafts Pop Perfection on Latest Single

Mountain Man Captivates in Person

White Denim Reveals New Album Side Effects

The Cactus Blossoms Expand Their Sound on New Single

This Pine Box Wows With Debut Album

Moves Debuts A Dazzling New Sound

Durand Jones & The Indications Return With New Album

The Decemberists Share First Taste of Follow-up EP

Charley Crockett Announces Surprise New Album

Mountain Man Makes New Waves on Magic Ship

The Dip Delivers Details On Sophomore Album

Karen O and Danger Mouse Team Up For New Album

William Tyler Delights With New Single

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