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
Jean-Michel Jarre Announces 22nd Studio Album ‘Oxymore’
Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre will release his 22nd studio album, and one of his most ambitious projects to date, OXYMORE on October 21 via Sony Music. The album has been conceived as an immersive work in a multi-channel and 3D binaural version. Multi-channel binaural sound will revolutionize how music is composed, mixed and […]
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 […]
Erinn Alissa Reflects On Personal Loss In New Single “Jacaranda Trees”
Erinn Alissa releases her new single, “Jacaranda Trees,” a haunting, nostalgic folk-pop ballad. Through a tender reflection of a place she once loved, this deeply personal track captures the heartbreak and memories felt after the loss of a home, reminding listeners that memories linger on long after the dust has settled. “Jacaranda Trees” is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide. “Jacaranda Trees” is a guitar-driven ballad, met with passionate storytelling through intimate lyricism reflecting on the loss and grief of a home that once stood, but has since fallen to ashes. Though the emotional core of this track is […]
St. Louis’ Todd Mosby and Producer Jeff Weber Engage All-Star Lineup to Capture the Soul of Missouri
Missouri-born musician Todd Mosby and Mosby Music Group announce American Heartland, a 12-track collection that unites contemporary jazz and folk, New Age, solo acoustic guitar, blues and jazz-rock to capture the spirit of his home state. Recorded primarily at The Village Studios and mastered at Bernie Grundman Studios, American Heartland is available for streaming, downloads, and as an 8-panel CD with a 16-page booklet with poetry, images, lyrics and stories about the music. On American Heartland, Mosby is joined by two-time Grammy-winning producer Jeffrey Weber, associate producer and score supervisor Michael Clark, and top-shelf musicians Vinnie Colaiuta, Tom Scott, Leeland […]
Siena Fantini Confronts Love’s Hardest Choice in Her New Single “a little less evil”
Acoustic-pop singer Siena Fantini has just released her newest aching single, “a little less evil,” a track that reflects on a stalled relationship that feels like it’s approaching an end. The song captures the inner conflict of wanting to walk away from a relationship, yet feeling held back because no one has done anything wrong. Fantini unpacks this all-too-relatable scenario with unmatched brilliance. “a little less evil” is now available to stream and download on platforms worldwide. With masterful production from Sean Hurley (John Mayer, Lana Del Rey) and an evocative, heartbreaking score, “a little less evil” easily builds upon Siena Fantini’s discography. The […]
BREAKING COUNTRY NEWS
Charlotte Morris’ New Single, “Your Number One,” Serves Up A Sensuous Salsa Beat With Pop-driven, Riff-laden Chorus
Charlotte Morris’ new single, “Your Number One,” kicks off with a sensuous salsa beat that launches the record into a pop-driven, riff-laden chorus. The song, from her upcoming fall album, is based on personal experience. Morris reflects, “There were amazing times, but there was also a lot of pain. Talk about workin’ through it … […]
Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd to embark on “Raised On Radio” co-headlining tour
This post was originally published on this site. Music icons Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge are joining forces for a nationwide co-headlining concert run this summer. The Grammy-winning artists revealed that they will hit the road together for the “Raised On Radio Tour,” a 27-date U.S. trek inspired by the songs that shaped their early love of music. The tour will visit cities across the country, including San Diego, Reno, Atlanta and Seattle, and will also feature a special symphony performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Judd shared the announcement on social media, reflecting on how radio influenced both performers growing […]
Thomas Rhett sets “Soundtrack to Life” summer tour dates
This post was originally published on this site. Thomas Rhett is gearing up to return to the road this summer with a newly announced headlining run called the “Soundtrack to Life Tour.” The trek will visit more than 20 cities across the United States, launching July 9 in Nashville before traveling to markets including Austin, Dallas, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Sacramento. Several rising country acts will appear throughout the tour in rotating support roles, including ERNEST, Kashus Culpepper, Zach John King, Vincent Mason and Conner Smith. Emily Ann Roberts will open each show on the tour. Rhett […]
Dustin Lynch and Chase Rice teaming up for co-headlining Red Rocks concert
This post was originally published on this site. Dustin Lynch and Chase Rice are teaming up for a co-headlining show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Col. on April 22, it was announced today. A percentage of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. A post on social media reads: “You ready for round 2, @RedRocksCO?! Can’t wait to hit that magical stage again with @ChaseRiceMusic on Wednesday, April 22.A percentage of ticket proceeds will go toward the @wffoundation. Thank you to my friends at @CoorsBanquet and #ProtectOurProtectors for their continued dedication to supporting firefighters and their families” […]
Kane Brown shares the video for “Woman” inspired by wife Katelyn
This post was originally published on this site. Kane Brown has released a brand-new single, “Woman,” marking his first new music of 2026 following the success of his 2025 album The High Road. “Woman” quickly gained traction with fans after Brown teased it during several recent live performances, including a preview at the Extra Innings Festival in Tempe. Written by Brown alongside John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, and Taylor Phillips and produced by Dann Huff, the track is dedicated to Kane’s wife, Katelyn Brown, who served as the inspiration behind the song. Brown also unveiled a colorful music video […]
BREAKING TOP40/CHR NEWS
Up-And-Coming Pop Artist Keelie Walker Releases New Single ‘SHYBOY’ And Supports ‘Boyzlife’ On Their UK Tour
Nashville-based Pop artist Keelie Walker is set to release her new single ‘SHYBOY’ on Friday 4th November 2022. Originally performed as part of her set supporting HRVY on tour last year, ‘SHYBOY’ received overwhelmingly positive feedback and Keelie decided to release it as a single. Inspired by the girls who prefer the quiet and thoughtful […]
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 […]
Carter Vogel Turns Up the Heat With “Say My Name”
Rising artist Carter Vogel steps into a new level of confidence and intimacy with his latest single “Say My Name,” a slow-burning blend of funk, R&B, and pop that feels tailor-made for dim lights, close quarters, and conversations whispered instead of spoken. “Say My Name” is out now on streaming platforms worldwide. Where Carter Vogel’s previous releases explored emotional vulnerability through piano-led storytelling, “Say My Name” invites listeners into a more tactile world, one defined by proximity, anticipation, and the electricity that lives in the space between two people who know exactly what they’re doing. The track glides on a […]
Ashley Paul’s “Body Language” Surges Into UK Top 5 — A Pop Record That Speaks Beyond Words
Ashley Paul’s latest single “Body Language” has made a remarkable climb on the UK charts, jumping from #20 to #5, marking a major breakthrough moment for the artist. But beyond its commercial success, “Body Language” taps into something deeper — the universal, often unspoken ways we communicate emotion, intention, and connection. Built around the idea that what we don’t say can be just as powerful as what we do, the record mirrors real-world dynamics explored by professionals in fields such as behavioral psychology, communication studies, and body language analysis. The song captures the nuance of eye contact, physical presence, and emotional […]
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 […]