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Lawrence Rothman — The Plow That Broke the Plains

The Plow That Broke the Plains, the third highly-anticipated album from Lawrence Rothman, is a bold and unapologetic exploration of queer identity, addiction, and the music industry’s often exploitative nature.…

Joh Chase — Solo

Joh Chase’s Solo feels adventurous and fresh as it refuses to sit firmly within the bounds of one genre. Reminiscent of Brandi Carlile, tUnE-yArDs, Lucy Dacus, and S.G. Goodman, Solo…

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Lawrence Rothman — The Plow That Broke the Plains

The Plow That Broke the Plains, the third highly-anticipated album from Lawrence Rothman, is a bold and unapologetic exploration of queer identity, addiction, and the music industry’s often exploitative nature.…

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hannah Connolly Is Damn “Tired of Trying”

Hannah Connolly brings classic country defiance to her rousing song “Tired of Trying.” The song ramps up quickly as Connolly belts out the lyrics that show she’s on her very…

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