My introduction to the music of San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Paula Frazer started with her breakthrough second album, 1995's Gentle Creatures (4AD), released under the band name Tarnation. I remember being blown away after listening to the very first track - the transistor-radio sounding "Game of Broken Hearts", which featured nothing but Paula's lonesome, melancholic vocals lilting over a strummed guitar. Evoking nuances of Patsy Cline and the Old West, this was pro

In advance of the release of his forthcoming album ("Book of Changes"), Los Angeles-based musician ENTRANCE (a.k.a. Guy Blakeslee) unveils his first single, the outstanding "Always the Right Time". The music of ENTRANCE has elements of psychedelic folk, indie rock and alt country, with a style that is reminiscent of such musical greats the likes of Townes van Zandt and Gene Clark. "Always the Right Time" presents an upbeat, melodic and catchy tune with Guy's strong, soulful a

"Trust and Bones" is the third full-length album release from Madison, WI based folk rock band The Mascot Theory, recent winner of the Madison Area Music Association 2016 Artist of the Year Award. Recorded at Clutch Sound in Madison, WI in the former Smart Studios (Nirvana, Death Cab For Cutie, Garbage) and mixed in Nashville, TN at The Record Shop, "Trust and Bones" is scheduled for official release on Friday, October 14. The Mascot Theory (TMT) is comprised of Erik Kjelland

Now for some authentic, fresh acoustic country music: We're having a listen to Nashville's AJ Gatio and his debut release entitled "Music City Mixtape: Vol. 1", which contains five original songs recorded with producer Taylor Mack. The lead track "Roll With It" was released in July and was the first glimpse of AJ's singing and songwriting talents. The overall sound is an eclectic mix of "new country" with upbeat, sing-along songs ("Roll With It", "Soak It In", "Press Play"),