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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: Blind Fiction “No Reason”

October 4, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Here is the excellent new single from talented Wisconsin band Blind Fiction.  ‘No Reason’ is  built upon rolling drums, warm bass and flowing keys, which provide a foundation for Tim Wright’s smooth vocal and soaring electric guitar.  […]
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Video: Stephen McCarthy & Carla Olson “Night Comes Falling”

October 3, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Here is the title track from a new collaborative album from Stephen McCarthy and Carla Olson.  The pair have a hugely influential history in the music industry, with McCarthy having starred in Long Ryders, Jayhawks and […]
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Video Premiere: Doyle Turner “Best if I Forget”

September 30, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Check out the new single from Bemidji-based songwriter Doyle Turner.  Though it is sonically uplifting, ‘Best if I Forget’ is song of loss, of endings, which Turner captures perfectly in his carefully-chosen, sensitive words: “Send me […]
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Video: Yonder Boys “Mosey on Down”

September 29, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
The ‘acid folk’ of Yonder Boys’ music blends traditional instruments and Americana with a range of other influences, from psychedelia to Latin and pop.  The resulting distinctive sound is a sonic adventure, full of unexpected twists.  […]
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Video Premiere: Samuel James Taylor “Virginia Girl”

September 28, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Here is the brand new single from Sheffield’s Samuel James Taylor.  ‘Virginia Girl’ is delivered with an enjoyable, rolling, rhythmic strum, over which Taylor’s tuneful singing voice sounds clear and pure.  Partway through he adds harmonica […]

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