After a massive New Music Friday last week that included releases from some of the brightest and biggest stars in Zach Bryan, Charles Wesley Godwin and Megan Moroney, I thought this week may have been a bit of a letdown. I couldn’t be farther from the truth with that assumption. Though there aren’t many full album/EP releases, there are still plenty of singles to satisfy independent and mainstream fans alike. Mornings With You – Flatland Cavalry feat. Kaitlin Butts While I don’t think Mornings With You will ever reach the popularity of their first collaboration, A Life Where We Work…
Author: Brennen Kelly
Flatland Cavalry has quickly risen through the ranks, becoming one of the hottest independent groups in the entire genre lately. From their inclusion inYellowstone to their appearances on Luke Combs’ 2023 tour, the Texas band has firmly cemented themselves as a premiere group in any of country’s many subgenres. Once again, they are collaborating with Kaitlin Butts, wife of frontman Cleto Cordero. They wasted no time announcing the release of the song, posting a teaser on Monday before making a formal indication of the song’s release on Wednesday. This marks the third time Butts has collaborated with Flatland on a…
It’s been years in the making for independent country fans, but the day is finally here. Charles Wesley Godwin is back with his first major label album, Family Ties. It’s no secret that Godwin is one of the fastest-rising stars in the entire genre. Between signing a record deal with Big Loud back in March and touring with Zach Bryan for the better part of two years, Godwin’s steady rise in the genre has been a fun one to watch. Many independent country fans have been patiently waiting for the Temporary Town singer to reach the heights of fellow indie…
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are turning orange, football is back and the weather is turning colder. The blood rush of the summer is over, and it’s time to get back into the quiet, reflective months of the fall and winter. The changing of the seasons also comes with the changing of listening patterns. That means a fall playlist is an essential thing to have, other than a flannel, of course. To me, the perfect fall playlist is a contemplative one. Reflective songs about past relationships, family and football, of course, are an absolute must. Here are 10…
What a day for new music. Independent country fans are eating well this week with new releases from some of the best and brightest stars the genre has to offer. From the highly anticipated, major label debut from Charles Wesley Godwin to a surprise EP from Zach Bryan to Sam Barber’s debut EP, this Friday, September 22, has been one of the most exciting weeks of music all year. The week has been so packed that I decided to highlight more than five of the most exciting releases this Friday had to offer. Another Leaf – Charles Wesley Godwin It…
It’s been years in the making for independent country fans, but the day is finally here. Charles Wesley Godwin is back with his first major label album. It’s no secret that Godwin is one of the fastest rising stars in the entire genre. Between signing a record deal with Big Loud back in March and touring with Zach Bryan for the better part of two years, Godwin’s steady rise in the genre has been a fun one to watch. Many independent country fans have been patiently waiting for the Temporary Town singer to reach the heights of fellow indie giants,…