Author: Brennen Kelly

After making waves in the alternative folk scene with the release of Stick Season in 2022, Noah Kahan has been slowly inching his way into the country scene. Between releasing a Spotify-exclusive version of Jason Isbell’s If We Were Vampires and collaborating with Zach Bryan on Sarah’s Place, Kahan has slowly introduced himself as a country collaboration regular. Today, however, it’s Kacey Musgraves who is crossing over into Kahan’s alternative folk world. Kahan took to TikTok on Sept. 30 to tease the version without name-dropping Musgraves. However, fans of the artist quickly picked up on the fact that she was,…

Following the success of 2015’s Grammy-nominated, Mr. Misunderstood, Eric Church had some major shoes to fill. When you release an album as well-rounded and captivating as Mr. Misunderstood was, it’s hard to produce a worthy follow-up. Though I wouldn’t go as far as to say it is as good as the masterpiece that Mr. Misunderstood is, Desperate Man is certainly flirting with it. In Desperate Man, Church delivered something that was severely missing in his 2021 Heart & Soul project. That is the cynicism and overall maturity that was shown in both Desperate Man and Mr. Misunderstood. Though it may…

It’s no secret that Zach Bryan is the hottest star in country music right now. From scoring #1’s to crashing Ticketmaster, everything he touches turns to gold. With the recent release of his self-titled album back in August, it’s the perfect time to rank his first four full-length records. This, of course, will exclude his three EPs, Quiet, Heavy Dreams, Summertime Blues, and the most recent, Boys of Faith. Without further ado, let’s jump right into the dark, beautiful world of Zach Bryan. 4. Elisabeth I should preface this placement by saying that I don’t think Bryan has made a…

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…

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…