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PAST ARTIST FEATURES
Beyond Labels: The Soulful, Genre-Bending Journey of Chris Weaver
In a city often defined by its musical categories, Chris Weaver has spent nearly two decades in Nashville forging a sound that defies easy classification. More than just a country artist, Weaver is a soulful storyteller, a commanding vocalist, and a dynamic performer whose music is a potent fusion of Southern rock, blues, country, and even elements of R&B and Motown. This unique blend, often augmented by a powerful horn section and percussion in his live band, sets him apart in the Music City landscape, making a Chris Weaver performance a truly immersive and almost spiritual experience. Born in West […]
Eileen Carey Returns with Insightful Single, “On The Rise”
The annals of music are rich with stories of those who say they were saved by a song. Maybe it gave them a more fruitful way of looking at life, or a feeling of belonging or perhaps just a laugh when they needed one desperately. Different keys open different doors. No one knows this better or has made wiser use of it than singer/songwriter Eileen Carey. Her fans routinely praise her for sometimes “knowing” them better than they know themselves. Well, here she comes again with the spirit driven “On the Rise.” an assertive declaration that looks self-doubt in the […]
Beloved Studio Guitarist Tim Pierce Doesn’t Shy from Promoting the Benefits of His Innovative Widex SmartRIC™ Hearing Aids
Throughout his personal and professional life, renowned guitarist Tim Pierce has benefitted from good timing. As a boy in the 1960s, he was exposed to Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles, which inspired him to take up guitar at age 12. He moved to Los Angeles in 1979 and caught on with musician-actor Rick Springfield at the time of the Grammy Award-winning “Jessie’s Girl,” consequently joining the band for several years of touring. After, he decided to put down roots and became one of the industry’s most sought-after studio musicians, playing on Bon Jovi’s first single, Crowded House’s hit album “Don’t […]
FIIZ Shares Nightcap EP: An Intimate Exploration of Nightlife and Self-Discovery
IIZ, the dynamic duo of Fiona (Fi) and Isabelle (Iz), known for their bold representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the music industry, share their debut EP, NIGHTCAP. More than just an album, this seven-song collection is a sensory voyage through the highs and lows of a night out, from start to finish. NIGHTCAP is available now on streaming platforms worldwide. NIGHTCAP is the latest manifestation of the duo’s unique synergy, which blends electronic pop, hyperpop, and EDM into an electrifying and groundbreaking sound. The creation of NIGHTCAP took place over six months in Boston, where Fi and Iz resided in Iz’s mother’s basement, crafting […]
Swedish Artist Simon Andersson from Malmö Nominated for the 2023 World Entertainment Awards
Who are your biggest influences? How long of an answer do you like? Ha ha! Early on I watched a VHS tape my father had with videos of John Fogerty, Little Richard, Fats Domino and The Eagles etc. That made a big impact on me as a kid and I watched that tape over and over. Later on when I was around eleven, I was heavily influenced by Chicago. The early era many seem to have forgotten about. I’m talking about the 70’s. So much great music they did back then! And their guitarist – Terry Kath – who was […]
BREAKING AC/HOT AC NEWS
Fields of Jake Unveils an Evocative Upbeat Ballad: “If Only It Was up to Me”
“If Only It Was up to Me” marks the latest release from pop-rock crooner Fields of Jake, the project of guitarist and singer Jake Fields. The song is a dynamic pop ballad about a failed relationship, which ponders all the things he’d do differently, set to the backdrop of a lush soundscape. “If Only It Was […]
Shapes Brings New Album Planet Android to Life with “Village Sessions (Daytime)” Live Video Session
Toronto-based jam band Shapes continues the rollout of their debut album Planet Android with the release of a new live performance video, “Village Sessions (Daytime).” Capturing the band in their most natural element, the video highlights the fluid musicianship and improvisational chemistry that define their sound. Following the recent release of Planet Android, the live session offers a fresh lens into the project’s immersive world. Both Planet Android and “Village Sessions (Daytime)” are now available on all major platforms. Across Planet Android, Shapes constructs an otherworldly narrative exploring humanity’s growing dependence on technology and its disconnection from nature. Opening with “Nature Girl,” the band introduces the […]
Psychedelic rock ensemble FORRM releases “JUNKIE WAYZ” from upcoming album BOUTIQUE
International psychedelic rock ensemble FORRM today unveils their first single “JUNKIE WAYZ” from the upcoming album BOUTIQUE. JUNKIE WAYZ will have its digital release on 1st May. FORRM channel a sound that blends distorted guitars, electronic textures and cinematic atmospheres, music that feels as influenced by film and landscape as it does by traditional rock. “JUNKIE WAYZ” introduces the album’s core sound; a fusion of psychedelic rock and electronic textures, marking the new material from artist and filmmaker Firouz FarmanFarmaian, who wrote the album Playground – Nightology, produced by Eric Chedeville (credits include Sébastien Tellier, Charlotte Gainsbourg and The Weeknd) for Zadig & Voltaire Music. Operating between Paris, New York and […]
Tallahassee Artist Goat GYO Drops Debut Single “New Era” – A Raw Declaration of Spiritual Warfare and Personal Reinvention
Tallahassee-based artist and entrepreneur known as Goat GYO, is set to release his debut single “New Era” on March 27, 2026, through Electric God Records via United Masters. The track marks his first official step into the music world, combining hard-hitting hip hop production with deeply personal themes of healing, spiritual growth, and self-reinvention. Produced by Purple Haze and Flintana, “New Era” is built for anyone who needs energy and purpose in equal measure. The song walks listeners through Goat GYO’s personal journey of confronting pain, finding healing, and recognizing the spiritual battles that most people never talk about out […]
Lily Vakili “Anybody Knows” Out March 20 | Live Wire EP Out May 8 | Tour Announced
Lily Vakili is set to release “Anybody Knows” tomorrow, March 20 (pre-save HERE), but today, Blues Rock Review is exclusively premiering the performance video for the song – watch it HERE. It was filmed at Second Take Sound in New York City along with her Live Wire EP, out May 8 (pre-save HERE), an old-school, live in-studio, audio and video recording of songs named for what fans and critics alike say is a perfect description of her charismatic performance style. Building on the success her 2025 album release Oceans Of Kansas and tour, for the intimate six-song Live Wire EP, Vakili wanted to capture the distinctive sound of performing this collection of songs […]
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Lee Brice shares the track ‘Country Nowadays’ from upcoming album ‘Sunriser’
This post was originally published on this site. Lee Brice has released his new song, “Country Nowadays,” the latest preview of his forthcoming sixth studio album, Sunriser. The 16-track project marks his first full-length release since 2020’s Hey World and is available for preorder now. Written by Brice alongside Matt Alderman and Nate Kenyon, “Country […]
Post Malone delays stadium tour with Jelly Roll to finish upcoming new album
This post was originally published on this site.Post Malone is pressing pause on the start of his ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ with Jelly Roll and Carter Faith, pushing the kickoff back by about three weeks as he focuses on completing new music. The delay is said to be tied to Malone’s upcoming project, The Eternal Buzz, a sprawling 40-track, two-disc album that will follow his 2024 country-leaning release F-1 Trillion. While no release date has been announced, Malone appears intent on finishing the record before hitting the road, likely hoping new material will energize fans ahead of the remaining tour […]
Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan plan special two-night stadium event this July
This post was originally published on this site. Country star Thomas Rhett and pop singer Niall Horan are joining forces for a rare stadium event in 2026, announcing two exclusive shows that highlight their longtime friendship and musical collaboration. The pair will headline concerts on July 9 at GEODIS Park and July 18 at Hersheypark Stadium. The performances mark the first time Rhett and Horan have shared the stage as co-headliners for stadium shows. It will also be the first headline concert for either artist at GEODIS Park. Up-and-coming performers Kashus Culpepper and Emily Ann Roberts are scheduled to open […]
Jon Pardi and Hudson Westbrook to headline Bulls, Bands & Barrels Summer Jam at Thunder Ridge
This post was originally published on this site. Thunder Ridge Nature Arena will host the ‘Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Summer Jam’ this June, a two-night festival blending live country music with high-energy Western sports. Scheduled for June 26–27, 2026, the event—officially titled ‘Bass Pro Shops Presents Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Summer Jam’—will feature performances from major country artists alongside rodeo-style competitions. Jon Pardi will headline the opening night on Friday, June 26, joined by Braxton Keith and The Creekers. The following evening, June 27, Hudson Westbrook will take the main stage, with additional performances from Anne Wilson and Tyler Nance. […]
Country Cruising 2027 expands lineup to include Alana Springsteen, Drake White, Tiera Kennedy and more
This post was originally published on this site. The seventh edition of ‘Country Cruising’ has expanded its 2027 lineup, adding Drake White, Alana Springsteen, Tiera Kennedy, James Otto, KC Johns, Kin Faux, Maggie Baugh, and Mike Miz. They join previously announced artists including Randy Travis and his “More Life Tour,” Craig Morgan, Paul Overstreet, James Dupré, Whey Jennings, Dirty Grass Soul, and Chad Bushnell. Country Cruising 2027 sets sail next Spring 2027, embarking on its seventh voyage aboard the Celebrity Summit. The cruise will depart from Tampa, FL, April 11-18, and is scheduled to visit Western Caribbean ports including: Cozumel, Belize, […]
BREAKING TOP40/CHR NEWS
TEO.x3 Takes Spotify by Storm: Lead Single ‘sprite’ with Pop, Fashion & Queer Icon Tamta Sparks Hyperpop Breakout as His Debut EP Tops 100K Streams in Days
Rising hyperpop artist TEO.x3 is crashing into the international spotlight with ‘sprite’, the electrifying lead single from his independently released debut EP, ‘iDidntMeanToGhostYouButMyWifiCrashedAgain’. The track features a powerhouse collaboration with pop innovator, fashion icon, and queer trailblazer Tamta, marking one of the EP’s most striking standout moments. In under a week, the EP gained over […]
Juliana Beltrán Captures Love’s Final Moments on “Delusional”
Singer-songwriter Juliana Beltrán captures the fragile moment when love begins to unravel on her new single “Delusional.” Carried by her intimate vocals and a stripped-back arrangement that lets every lyric breathe, the track explores the quiet heartbreak of holding on to something you know is slipping away. “Delusional” is now available to stream on all platforms. Juliana Beltrán masterfully lays out the epilogue of a relationship on her new single, “Delusional.” The track’s simplicity allows Beltrán to feel exposed and vulnerable as her voice carries the weight of lyrics like, “spend our hours in comfortable quiet, I know if I […]
Slow Burn Drifters Release Uncertainty with Golden (Deluxe) Out Now
Slow Burn Drifters unveil “Uncertainty,” the expansive closing statement from their forthcoming Golden (Deluxe), arriving Friday, April 24, 2026 on all digital platforms. Serving as the focus track from the deluxe release, “Uncertainty” captures a world where predictability has unraveled, reframing instability not as something to fear, but something to accept. Listen Here! “There’s this inescapable feeling that what once felt certain has completely dissolved,” says frontman Ray Vale. “But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. We can’t unring the bell, and the deck needs a joker, so why not embrace it?” Running just under seven minutes, “Uncertainty” unfolds as […]
seeTrees Release Hopeful Rock Anthem “Lights Out in the City”
seeTrees has released their latest single, “Lights Out in the City,” a rock anthem calling for optimism amid the suffocating dismay of today’s world. Written by Drew Lawrence and produced by Luke Adams (Jacob Dylan, Pete Yorn), the song insists on morality and decorum amid a polarizing, extreme political landscape. “Lights Out in the City” is available on all major streaming platforms now. “Lights Out in the City” hits the ground running with a catchy, cinematic instrumental that captivates the audience with ethereal keys and a confident drum beat. “‘Lights Out in the City’ navigates the current extremes and hypocrisies in our political climate while […]
Every Us Builds Community Through Song in Some Kind of We EP
Collective music project Every Us has released their debut EP Some Kind of We. The Brooklyn collective, led by singer-songwriter Ryan Jones, thrives on a unique kinship born from creating art together. Every song emanates this unity, allowing the listener to become a part of the community that created it. Some Kind of We is out now on all digital platforms worldwide. There’s a quiet dissonance embedded in the name Every Us — not I, not even we, but every possible version of we, all of them at once. Ryan Jones has spent years living in Brooklyn, London, Shanghai, Chiang Mai, and Pittsburgh, absorbing […]
The Malpass Brothers Receive Prestigious Josie Music Award Nominations, Plus The Tex Ritter Award
When it comes to holding an audience’s attention, The Malpass Brothers always have more than a few tricks of up the sleeves of their Nudie Suits. They electrify the stage with their showy outfits, superb musicianship, and the kind of light-hearted banter and antics that only blood brothers could get away with. It’s those brotherly antics that helped net them nominations in two coveted categories for the 2025 Josie Awards: Duo/Group Entertainer of the Year and Television Show of the Year, for their acclaimed The Malpass Brothers Show on the RFD Network. Additionally, it has been announced that The Malpass […]