The 2x GRAMMY-winner and world renown fiddler Becky Buller has been performing this James Taylor classic for a number of years before working with her label, Dark Shadow Recording, this year to make it an official recording. Sung from the female perspective (but often heard from a male vocal), “Millworker” is a true tale of… Continue reading Becky Buller – “Millworker”
In this traditional, fast grass bluegrass tune, Nick Chandler & Delivered offer a final single, “Darling Please Come On Home,” before releasing their next full-length (Silver Bird, Pinecastle Records, Sep. 23, 2022). As classic as the string band timbre and tempo, the song’s subject line follows suit—as Chandler leads melodies of lost love and pleading.… Continue reading Nick Chandler & Delivered – “Darling Please Come On Home”
English beat maker GodzG completes his Are these Beats? EPs with the fifth and final edition. Containing its own unique vibe (like all previous sets), GodzG gives DJs, emcees, and other beatmakers alike twenty five samples of diversity and inspiration.
Lonesome River Band has released a music video for “Heyday,” the title track from their latest album, after a premiere by Bluegrass Today. “Heyday,” the band’s current radio single, is a wistful reminiscence cast in the voice of a small town that’s “still sleepy but…still alive.” It features new member Adam Miller (mandolin) on lead… Continue reading Lonesome River Band Releases “Heyday” Music Video
Reminding us once again that the sounds of Southern Gospel and the timeless message of salvation they convey know no boundaries, The Chitans return with Shoulder to Shoulder, their second full-length album for Horizon Records. It’s now available for pre-order, add or save ahead of its September 30, 2022 release. The title and opening track… Continue reading The Chitans’ Glistening, Heartfelt Vocals Shine On ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’
Ashby Frank’s “Midnight Highway”—his first single for Mountain Home Music Company—was No. 1 on this month’s Bluegrass Today chart. “First of all, I’m very thankful for all of the programmers and listeners that have taken this song all the way to number one,” says Frank. “I’d also like to take this occasion to congratulate the… Continue reading Ashby Frank’s “Midnight Highway” Goes No. 1 On Bluegrass Today Chart
“Losing My Religion” is a harrowing tale of loss on many levels. The story begins with a preacher-man who “stood fast in the right,” yet, regardless, lost his son. The song then turns to the sobering reality of the subject’s questioning of God, and all that he had known his entire life. Unfortunately, many might… Continue reading Volume Five – “Losing My Religion”
In July, the 3 Heath Brothers released Into the Deep, their second album on Horizon Records, which puts an emphasis on bold, fresh sounds, new songs and lyrics that offer the eternal Gospel of hope, encouragement, worship and faith in contemporary language. Now, the trio has released a music video for the title track and… Continue reading 3 Heath Brothers Release “Into the Deep” Music Video, Win at Film Festival
The Barefoot Movement, with their label Bonfire Recording Co., are releasing a collection of covers that they recorded from home during the pandemic. The to-be-released set, Covers for a Cause, will benefit the Soles for Souls foundation. Singles will be released individually every three weeks. The first release was a cover of The Beatles, “Here… Continue reading The Barefoot Movement – “Lodi”
Last year, The Primitive Quartet and Mountain Home Music Company began the Through the Years series, which is bringing the beloved gospel group’s music to new generations of listeners through streaming services and digital sales platforms for the first time. These releases continue the group’s long legacy as a bluegrass gospel artist that started in 1973. Following Volumes 1-4 and a Christmas collection, Through… Continue reading The Primitive Quartet – Through the Years, Vol. 5
