Lazy Jane, Queen of Everything Review Lazy Jane is a country music duo based in Nashville, Tennessee, presenting a unique, edgy take on the genre with its soaring male/female melodies, strong guitar playing, and impressive songwriting skills. Formed in 2016 by husband-and-wife Madison and Tristen Smith after fans of their pre-duo solo careers demanded to … Read more
Don Pedigo + The Coyotes, Live From the 5 (Live) Review Don Pedigo is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville and is known for his old-soul rock and roll vibe paired with country overtones to yield an impressive Roots-Rock sound. His songs are filled with thoughtful lyrics that are engaging and leave you wanting to know … Read more
Karen Lee Batten, Drinkin’ Song Review Karen Lee Batten is a Canadian-based Country Music vocalist and songwriter. Her first distinctive musical memory came at the age of four when she memorized her father’s vocals as she watched him in concert. The young British Columbia native of Abbotsford was enamored with music, sang in choirs at … Read more
Pieternel, Ugly Beast Review Pieternel is an Amsterdam-based songstress that creates Americana music mixed with classic country, modern pop, and folk elements. Pieternel released her debut EP All Night Cafe in 2018, followed by her debut full-length album Roosevelt Island. Pieternel created and released Roosevelt Island independently on her own label and presented it in a sold-out Bitterzoet. She recorded the … Read more
Esther Rose, How Many Times Review Esther Rose is a Country singer and songwriter that has a way of capturing life with her lyrics that singles her out in a crowd of other singers and songwriters. Her optimistic attitude is encouraging while never seeming too earnest, and her harsher instants never go too dim. Her … Read more
Carly Pearce, 29 Review Carly Pearce is back with a new album called 29 via Big Machine Records. Produced by Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Jimmy Robbins, seven songs fill the set. The seven songs measure the realizations, hopes, and letting go that comes with becoming an adult in full. It also marks a new grounding in a deeper … Read more
Olivia Rose, Gold Review Olivia Rose is a country music singer and songwriter from Elk Point, Alberta. From an early age, Rose was surrounded by country music. The sounds of legends like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton and the influences of current superstars Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift filled her life with music. Singing herself … Read more
Lemon Cash, Wine Tonight Review Cory and Jeff Papineau are two Ottawa-born brothers who live by this saying, “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” The Papineau brothers also ran a neighborhood lemonade stand, and they would come home each day to celebrate their hard-earned “lemon cash.” These two-events inspired them to name their band … Read more
Carrie Cunningham, Click (feat. Clayton Jones) Review Carrie Cunningham is a New Country singer and songwriter with a genuine, sultry, and enchanting voice. She has sung for ESPN2, Showtime Boxing, MLS, PRCA, The Spokane Symphony, KXLY, and major music festivals. Cunningham is the only independent artist to be signed back-to-back at the NW’s Largest Country Music Festival, Watershed. Cunningham’s rich tones have … Read more
Elyse Saunders, Wine Down Review Elyse Saunders is an Ontario native that has consistently followed her Country music dreams from a young age. Her determination, powerhouse vocals, engaging stage personality, and interactive charm has allowed her many successes. Her first mentor was producer/songwriter Cyril Rawson (Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson), with whom she recorded her debut … Read more