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Insomnia and music go together. Love discovering new music to get lost in - country, singer-songwriters, Americana, folk, rock, punk.... Currently enjoying Courtney Marie Andrews, Elles Bailey, Nils Lofgren, Ferris & Sylvester, Chris Murphy, Jarrod Dickenson, Jerry Joseph, Frank Turner, David Ford, Patterson Hood, Glitterfox, Chuck Prophet, The Lottery Winners, Our Man in the Field...
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Video Premiere: Chris Murphy “Early Grave”

November 23, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Now, this is how to play the violin.  Brilliantly-talented multi-instrumentalist Chris Murphy works his fiddle with freedom and fluency against the backing of a stomping beat that makes the listener want to dance and sway.  Despite the […]
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Video Premiere: Old Spot “Fly That Red Kite”

November 22, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Here is the latest mesmerising single from Old Spot, a brand new duo that was formed to bring traditional Appalachian music to contemporary audiences.  Just like watching the circling and soaring birds, ‘Fly That Red Kite’ […]
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Video: Dylan James “Boy’s Yard”

November 21, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
As the eyes of the world turn to Qatar, Dylan James has focused his attention somewhat closer to home in a song inspired by watching his boys playing football in their back yard.  Of course, ‘Boy’s […]
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Video: Nadine Khouri “Vertigo”

November 18, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Here’s the atmospheric new single from Nadine Khouri.  ‘Vertigo’ is built upon pulsing, rhythmic bass and layers of keys, over which Khouri’s resonant vocal is superb.  Towards the end, the song builds towards the moment when […]
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Video Premiere: Raveis Kole “So Nice”

November 17, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Begin your day with this uplifting new song from husband and wife folk-duo Raveis Kole.  The main take-away from ‘So Nice’ is the simple joy Laurie Raveis and Dennis Kole take in one another’s company and […]

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