In an alternate universe where garage rock, power pop, and modern Americana blast from every beach blanket boombox and bounce off the dunes, "The Beachcomber" by Brian K & The Parkway is the song of the summer for 2026. A keyboard intro teases the chorus before a snare fill tears the song open. From there, it's an up-tempo rock 'n' roll romp featuring chiming guitars, melodic bass runs, and a chorus vocal that steadily climbs until reaching the song's highest note. The lyrics bounce between an observed meet cute at a beachfront bar, the narrator's own memories of young love "red wine and pink moon" and ultimately finding what is required to make love last. In a live setting, the crowd is already singing along to the instrumental hook before the song is even over. RIYL Fountains of Wayne, The Gaslight Anthem, The Jayhawks. Featuring Cat Popper (Norah Jones, Grace Potter) on bass and Rob Clores (Jesse Malin, The Black Crowes) on keyboards. Bria...

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Christian metal band Ashes Awaken are set to release their highly anticipated debut album, Rise, and are kicking off the year with the premiere of their autobiographical single and official video, "Amazing Grace, Again." The song, written by frontman Michael Stover, encapsulates the album's central theme of redemption, resilience, and the transformative power of Christ's love. The video can be viewed here: Watch on YouTube. "If I had to pick one song from the album that told the entire story of my redemption through Christ, this one is it," says Stover. "I am so proud of this song. It's real. It's raw. It's uplifting and hopeful. I owe it all to Jesus." "Amazing Grace, Again" charts a journey from darkness into light, confronting addiction, self-loathing, and personal demons with honesty and urgency. Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: Ashes Awaken Song Title: Amazing Grace, Again Publishing: Michael Stover/MT...

Driving into the path of a solar eclipse, Alicia Best and Robert Jackson wrote "Over Again," the title track of their third album, shaped by distance, resilience, and the long road to building a life together in the U.S. Best (North Carolina) and Jackson (UK) met busking on the streets of Ireland and formed A Different Thread, spending the next decade touring internationally simply to stay together, while navigating visa barriers and long stretches apart. Many of the songs on Over Again were written during those years. This song won Best in Folk / Americana / Roots at the International Acoustic Music Awards. Recorded between their home studio, Betty's in North Carolina (Tyler Childers, Watchhouse), and Alma Vale Studio in the UK, the album blends British folk rock with North Carolina alt-country, pairing intimate storytelling with themes of Wanderlust, change, and starting again. Across it's eleven tracks, Over Again evokes bittersweet nostalgia, balancing intimate st...

In the ever-evolving landscape of country music, there are artists who carve out a niche by staying true to their roots while injecting a vibrant energy into their sound. Robert Eskridge, a seasoned country singer-songwriter hailing from Eastern Kentucky, alongside his band Southern Daze, embodies this spirit. With a rich history steeped in the traditional honky-tonk scene and a string of independent successes, Eskridge and his band continue to deliver a powerful blend of country authenticity and southern rock swagger that captivates audiences and critics alike. Who I Am takes the listeners to a time where people helped out, neighbors were kind and time stood still in the mountains of Easter Kentucky.   Eskridge’s roots go way back into the archives with his family tree touching both the Hatfields and McCoys!  His dad was a coal miner and he grew up down along the tug river where the title track formed him.   From hard times filled with loving family and friends - to the deep hollers o...

Eileen Carey has topped the radio charts multiple times holding the #1 spot on the New Music Weekly Indie Top 40 chart and has gone to #5 on their Mainstream Top 40 Chart. She has further performed alongside legends including Don McLean, Rita Coolidge, Jefferson Starship, and The Motels Eileen Carey is an award-winning country-pop singer-songwriter based in Altadena, California. Known for her infectious optimism and genre-blending sound, Carey has become a standout figure in the independent music scene, earning accolades such as the New Music Awards' AC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of 2025 and the Independent Music Network's Entertainer of the Year in 2025. Her music, described as "West Coast Pop-Country", is upbeat, accessible, and emotionally resonant. Carey's singles like "Land with You" and "Good Bad Girl" have topped radio charts and earned praise for their empowering messages and danceable melodies1. A dynamic live performer, Carey has sh...