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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: Colin Bracewell “Page”

October 14, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0
Check out the video premiere of the emotional ‘Page’ from Colin Bracewell.  The combination of Bracewell’s intimate lyrics and heartfelt vocal performance is truly affecting.  when he sings vulnerable lines like: “I know you don’t hate […]
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Video: Single Girl, Married Girl “Wreck Cut Loose”

October 13, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0
The video for ‘Wreck Cut Loose’ is an absolute delight.  Over a powerful beat, the songs builds steadily until it culminates in a powerful conclusion.  “I’ve been listening to old country songs,” sings frontwoman and songwriter Chelsey […]
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Video Premiere: Ashley Riley “We All Need Love”

October 12, 2021 Andrew Frolish 1
Here is the video premiere of ‘We All Need Love’ by Illinois singer-songwriter Ashley Riley.  Featuring beautifully fluid piano and a gorgeous vocal melody, it’s a heartfelt and emotional song that draws in the listener.  Lyrically, it’s […]
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Video Premiere: Hector Gannet “Into the Deep”

October 11, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0
‘Into the Deep’ by Hector Gannet is a song that swirls and sways, pulling listeners along its gently dramatic sonic currents.  Largely and beautifully instrumental, ‘Into the Deep’ is truly lifted when the otherworldly vocals swell.  […]
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Video: Beans on Toast “A Beautiful Place”

October 8, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0
“You have to admit that it’s a beautiful place,” sings Beans on Toast on his latest single.  And he’s right, folks.  This is a bright, shining song about the beauty of our world and a message […]

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Accessible soulful heartfelt Rust Belt americana that demands attention from needle drop to run-out groove. Raise high the red, white, and blue swallowtail of the Ohio burgee (the only non-rectangular state flag in the union); you’re […]
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And so All Star Tracks fortnight draws to a close with this song from the new release from Teddy Thompson, representing a return to recording new music after six years.  The Game is taken from the […]

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David Wilcox makes records that are masterful in the way they prompt people to feel things deeply and heal themselves. To put it another way, his songs act as chicken soup for the soul. His music […]
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