Monthly Archives: July 2010 »
Kenny Chesney – “The Boys of Fall”
Kenny Chesney's first single from Hemmingway's Whiskey is one of the signer's fastest rising chart hits, climbing to #13 after just two weeks on the Billboard Country Singles list
Read More »Adam Brand – “Are You Ready For Love”
Australian country singer Adam Brand has been recording---with notable success in his home country---since 1998, but “Are You Ready For Love” marks his first foray into the American market. It will probably be one
Read More »Laura Bell Bundy – “Drop on By”
“Drop on By,” written by Brice Long and Ronnie Rogers, showcases a vibrant vocalist at the top of her game. Bundy's an outstanding interpretor when given material to work with, and she demonstrates that
Read More »Greg Laswell, Cary Brothers & Harper Blynn @ Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley
The show was a worthwhile evening of indie pop-rock, but stood out for its lack of truly engrossing songs
Read More »Josh Kelley – “Georgia Clay”
The singer has a satisfying, clear voice, and Lagenberg’s slick, robust production makes the track soar. But the track is so clean that, in a way, the production betrays the song’s emotional center
Read More »Sugarland – “Stuck Like Glue”
"Stuck Like Glue" is a joyous, infectious acoustic pop song that shows off Jennifer Nettles' stellar vocal skills
Read More »Reacting to James Otto on the Subject of Music Piracy
And so, the industry's answer to all of this is to basically tell people to "consume within their means." The industry wants people to only possess the music they can afford to purchase. And
Read More »Jim’s Interview with Country Star Blake Shelton
Editor’s note: this interview was originally published at The9513.com on March 3rd, 2010. We’ve published it here as an example of our Reader Journals program, which allows American Noise visitors to write and publish
Read More »Melissa Etheridge – “The Wanting of You”
The sex, steam and unquenchable desire for bigger than life rock made a string of the trailblazer’s singles anthems for the times. “I Want to Come Over,” “The Only One” and “Your Little Secret”
Read More »Album Review: Broken Social Scene – Forgiveness Rock Record
The wait has been worth it---even if the album requires a bit of stamina in order to fully grasp the triumph
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