Our song premiere today on The Amp is a happy little bit of sunshine to brighten your Tuesday. It’s “Gold in Your Pocket,” the title track from the upcoming album by Washington state duo Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms
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Premiere | J. Isaiah Evans and The Boss Tweed: Let’s Rock
Texas native J. Isaiah Evans, formerly of The 40 Acre Mule, is building up to a debut album release from his most recent project, J. Isaiah Evans and The Boss Tweed. Today, we are premiering the Roots Rock trio’s latest single “Let’s Rock.”
Out of curiosity, I asked J. Isaiah how he landed on the band name “The Boss Tweed.” As a self-proclaimed history nerd, he talked about how fascinating William “Boss” Tweed’s political career was in New York in the late 19th century. Although corrupt, Tweed was a powerful politician. Evans thought the name, “Boss” Tweed, was cool, tough, and conveyed the kind of power he wanted out of a band.
Premiere - Tiffany Williams & Dalton Mills: Worst of Both Worlds
With a friendship forged through the camaraderie of their native Kentucky music scene and a bond strengthened by songwriting, two Tennessee residents – Dalton Mills and Tiffany Williams – joined forces to bring us a duet project due for release this Friday, August 2nd. Today, we are thrilled to premiere the single “Worst of Both Worlds” from the three-song EP titled Wasted Luck.
Mills, a Bell County native, released his well-received self-titled debut album in 2020, and his sophomore effort, Good Place to Hide, was released to critical acclaim in 2024. He has opened for the likes of John R. Miller, Abe Partridge, Justin Wells, and 49 Winchester.
Premiere- Jon Danforth: Repetitions
Today we’re premiering music from Dallas-based artist, Jon Danforth. Danforth's latest single, "Repetitions," serves as not only the title track for his new album, but also a reflection on life's fleeting moments and a preview of the underlying theme of his upcoming second full-length album set for release on October 27th, 2023. Danforth's single is a touching glimpse into the human experience.
Premiere- Josh Travis: The Only Good in Me
"The Only Good in Me" opens with the warm tones of a pedal steel guitar, immediately setting the stage for a traditional country sound that's both comforting and familiar.
Premiere | Mike Frazier: Tulsa
Sometimes inspiration comes to you when you least expect it. That’s what happened with Mike Frazier for his new single, “Tulsa.” A trip to Oklahoma to open for Jason Hawk Harris at Mercury Lounge, way back in January 2020. The “before times;” before we knew the world would shut down for months and our whole way of living would be disrupted. This is where Mike found his inspiration, in the “bluest skies he’s ever seen, Tulsa will always be near and dear to my heart.” Today we are premiering his single, “Tulsa.” It will be available everywhere on January 27th, which is the same day that Mike will announce pre-orders for his new album.
Premiere | Brittany Collins : Somebody
Today we’re debuting the video of “Somebody,” a single from Brittany Collins’ album, Things I Tell My Therapist. In case you missed it, the album was released in September of this year. “Somebody” is the final single off the album and it’s one that speaks to childhood trauma, and processing that as an adult, while learning that where you came from and what you have experienced doesn’t have to define you. You can become the person you want to be, in spite of everything that you’ve experienced.
Premiere | Gregory Childs and Heart Lung: From the Chest
Today, we have the pleasure of premiering the latest single from Toronto-based independent alt-country group, Gregory Childs and Heart Lung. The single, “From the Chest,” arrives on the heels of their May release, “Lonesome,” and is carving a path of track releases leading to their upcoming full length album debut. They came on the scene with the EP, “Baby Blue,” in 2020, releasing a music video for the B side track, “Blood Ties.”
Premiere | Cassie Latshaw: Misery
Cassie Latshaw doesn’t have your typical background. She grew up on an exotic animal farm near Bristow, Oklahoma and was opening for artists like Ray Price and Sammy Smith before the age of 12. These days she’s a realtor by day and songwriter at night, regularly appearing on stage at well-known venues like the Mercury Lounge in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Premiere | Will Payne Harrison: Don't Drink Well Whiskey in the Lonestar State
We’ve got a fun one for you today from Nashville-based artist, Will Payne Harrison. We’re premiering his latest single, “Don’t Drink Well Whiskey in the Lonestar State.” It rides the line of being equal parts funny and cautionary tale. The single appears on Harrison’s upcoming album, Tioga Titan, out on October 21st. A rollicking tune featuring Meredith Krygowski on fiddle and Gabe Tonon on baritone guitar. It’s a song that would feel right at home being played at any dance hall in the state of Texas. You might be surprised to learn that this honky-tonk vibe isn’t the sound Harrison originally tried to capture in his first couple of albums. “I’ve always wanted to be a bluegrass musician, but I just don’t have the chops so it comes out as Americana," he chuckles. "For these new songs, I paid attention to what the fans were really digging into previously and decided that I should release a full album of honky-tonk since those were the tracks that resonated most with listeners." If you think the light-hearted nature of “Don’t Drink Well Whiskey in the Lone Star State” is indicative of the tone of the rest of the album, you’d be wrong. Although Harrison knows how to keep things light, he also can write a tearjerker.
Premiere | Chris Canterbury: Heartache for Hire
Today we’ve got the video premiere of Chris Canterbury’s new single, “Heartache for Hire,” off his upcoming album, Quaalude Lullabies, “a nine track collection of mostly sad songs that offers on-the-nose lyrical phrasing, subtlety loose production, and an honest insight into razor-edge topics like addiction, depression, and loneliness.” Quaalude Lullabies is the first studio album from Chris in five years and will be released on September 23rd.
Premiere | The Flycatchers: The Ledge
Today we’re premiering the new single, “The Ledge” from Oklahoma City based band, The Flycatchers. If you’re wondering if this is the same band as Chris Jones & The Flycatchers, it is, in a way. As it did for many of us, the pandemic forced some changes for the band, as it lost members and ultimately fell apart, shows were canceled and Chris found himself back to square one and rebuilding from the bottom. The name has changed, but it’s still featuring a superb line-up of incredibly talented musicians, including Isaac Stalling, Ken Pomeroy, Chris Jones , Mike Rose and Ethan Teel. The line-up and name aren’t the only things that are different. Although hailed as an Americana band, the new single, “The Ledge” with its tinges of synthesizer and guitar riffs, seems to embrace more of a rock feel that previous songs and albums that the band has released. Change is always good, and it seems to have been a welcome thing for The Flycatchers.
Premiere | David Quinn: I Just Want to Feel Alright
It’s always exciting to be able to premiere a new single from an artist and we’re thrilled to be able to offer readers the first listen of David Quinn’s new single, “I Just Want to Feel Alright.”
“This song is really about wanting to feel better. Sometimes I can get stuck in my head about past mistakes I've made and things in life that are tough to deal with. I have a hard time letting all of it go. I have always been affected by the weather - rainy days and dark nights - that's when I really start thinking about all of it - especially late nights. This song is about trying to move on, find some peace, and hoping I'll wake up in the morning with a clear head.
Premiere | Hannah Bethel: Godspeed, Los Angeles
Today we have the privilege of premiering the new single, “Godspeed, Los Angeles,” from singer/songwriter, Hannah Bethel. No stranger to the music scene, Hannah has been making the rounds in Nashville since she moved there at age 18. Since that time, she’s released three albums and her video for the song, “Train,” was featured on CMT. Don’t try to pin Hannah down into any one genre though, as she blurs lines between country, Americana, folk, rock, and pop. Described as a “fiercely independent, wild, free, and untamed spirit,” her music blends elements of the many genres and styles that have influenced her writing and creative expression. Born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, she grew up in Houghton, Michigan, listening to country and Seventies rock and drawing inspiration from Tom Petty, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Willie Nelson, and others.
Ritch Henderson: "Lithium"
A self-described Appalachian storyteller, Ritch Henderson’s sound is best described as eclectic, taking cues from southern rock, country, and even folk. Even the artists that Ritch lists as influences, like Janis Joplin to the Turnpike Troubadours and Drive By Truckers, reflect the different aspects of his sound. A Marine veteran, one might be surprised to find Ritch now touring his way around the country, slinging songs as comfortably he is, but Ritch is no stranger to his music. With family influences growing up, it seems his road hasn’t been easy, but he draws from his own life struggles and triumphs for his forthcoming album, Fallacies and Four Letter Words, which will be out later this year. The new single, “Lithium,” which will be featured on the album, is out today.
John Goolsby: Shine On Premiere
Since his 2016 debut album, The Midwest, John Goolsby has taken the last few years putting together songs for his next full-length release. Today, we are happy to premiere the first single, “Shine On,” from that upcoming release. Written in July of 2020, during the bleakest of recent times, not the least of which were a world-wide pandemic, political division and race riots. But, John and his co-writer and producer, Dave Pahanish, saw past all of that and delivered a relatable message of optimism.
Hailing from the heart of the blue-collar Midwestern town of St. Joseph, Missouri, John Goolsby knows first-hand the struggles that folks can face: factory closures, the shuttering of main street store-fronts, stock market slumps and extreme weather events blighting the farming industry. Goolsby put those lessons into action last year during the entertainment industry shut-down and thrived with very little to make ends meet. He talked about how freeing it felt and how happy he was to fully appreciate the things that truly mattered – none of which are material. That is the Midwestern spirit which is still deeply rooted in this Nashville resident. For Goolsby and his team, the positive and upbeat love song, “Shine On,” felt like the best way to start fresh in 2021 while introducing the sophomore album.
Addision Lea Thompson : Unquiet Mind
It’s been just over a year since Addison Lea Thompson released his album, Western Sky, which gave a little more focus on some of his slower and more serious songs than his earlier records. For the past few months Thompson has been on social media teasing a new album and now he has released the first song but with a warning, “This single is very different from what I typically put out, heads up.”
Premiere: The Ransom Brothers | Part of the Show
What began as two acquaintances with shared taste in guitars and vinyl records, has now evolved into a collision of classic Southern Rock and outlaw country music. Singer/songwriter Sean McHargue and guitarist Daniel Solis have joined to form The Ransom Brothers, an Austin-based duo that blends haunting and accessible lyrics with gritty, saturated guitar tone.
They draw their influence from legends such as Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Pink Floyd, as well as modern artists like Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, and Whiskey Myers. While they make a concerted effort to honor the pioneers that paved the road before them, they have every intention of going off the beaten path and creating their own image and sound as stand alone, one-of-a-kind artists.