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Hayes Carll to release new album - What It Is
February 15 2019 sees the release of 'What It Is,' the forthcoming 6th album from acclaimed US singer/songwriter Hayes Carll, out via Dualtone Music.
Following the 2016 release of the deeply-personal and cathartic 'Lovers and Leavers', 'What It Is' finds Texas born Carll rejuvenated on a new creative plateau. An album which Rolling Stone calls “Carll’s testament to the power of slowing down and appreciating the moment.” The 12 new songs address topics ranging from the ever-changing arc of relationships to our current socio-political climate and showcase a blend of literate and thoughtful songwriting and wry wit, which has already won him an army of fans and critical acclaim in the States.
Hayes offers acerbic observations and pointed commentary on current relatable topics. The incendiary political climate that has permeated the United States, has pushed too many to the far left or far right, while Carll makes an effort to expand the middle. The sardonic “Wild Pointy Finger” looks at how quickly we judge and condemn. “Fragile Men” points to insecurity as the root of one gender’s resistance to change, while “Times Like These” is a reminder that we are letting all the ‘noise’ out there pull us further away from who we are, thus further dividing us.
“What It Is” is not solely a politically driven effort. Carll sings about loss while painting a vivid image of a bar where nothing has changed in decades in “Jesus and Elvis”. He ruminates about eccentric love in “None’ya,” recently premiered by Rolling Stone Country, and reminds himself to not let fear become a mental roadblock in “If I May Be So Bold.” And don't miss Carll affirm his commitment to love in the tender album closer “I Will Stay”.
“What It Is” also features some stellar collaborations, featuring co-writes with Metraca Berg, Adam Landry, Lolo, Charlie Mars and Allison Moorer. Moorer is also credited as co-producer with Brad Jones who returns after producing Carll’s award winning albums Trouble in Mind (2008) and KMAG YOYO (2011).
For more than a decade, Hayes Carll has been highly-regarded by fans, critics and fellow artists as a songwriter’s songwriter with his own voice. He has won multiple Americana Music Awards, received a Grammy nomination, repeatedly topped the Americana radio charts, performed on national television including The Tonight Show and Austin City Limits and has had his songs recorded by artists that include Lee Ann Womack, Kenny Chesney, Kelly Willis and Hard Working Americans. His albums have garnered high praise from a wide spectrum of press, including Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, SPIN, People, Esquire, American Songwriter, Paste and many more.
Following the 2016 release of the deeply-personal and cathartic 'Lovers and Leavers', 'What It Is' finds Texas born Carll rejuvenated on a new creative plateau. An album which Rolling Stone calls “Carll’s testament to the power of slowing down and appreciating the moment.” The 12 new songs address topics ranging from the ever-changing arc of relationships to our current socio-political climate and showcase a blend of literate and thoughtful songwriting and wry wit, which has already won him an army of fans and critical acclaim in the States.
Hayes offers acerbic observations and pointed commentary on current relatable topics. The incendiary political climate that has permeated the United States, has pushed too many to the far left or far right, while Carll makes an effort to expand the middle. The sardonic “Wild Pointy Finger” looks at how quickly we judge and condemn. “Fragile Men” points to insecurity as the root of one gender’s resistance to change, while “Times Like These” is a reminder that we are letting all the ‘noise’ out there pull us further away from who we are, thus further dividing us.
“What It Is” is not solely a politically driven effort. Carll sings about loss while painting a vivid image of a bar where nothing has changed in decades in “Jesus and Elvis”. He ruminates about eccentric love in “None’ya,” recently premiered by Rolling Stone Country, and reminds himself to not let fear become a mental roadblock in “If I May Be So Bold.” And don't miss Carll affirm his commitment to love in the tender album closer “I Will Stay”.
“What It Is” also features some stellar collaborations, featuring co-writes with Metraca Berg, Adam Landry, Lolo, Charlie Mars and Allison Moorer. Moorer is also credited as co-producer with Brad Jones who returns after producing Carll’s award winning albums Trouble in Mind (2008) and KMAG YOYO (2011).
For more than a decade, Hayes Carll has been highly-regarded by fans, critics and fellow artists as a songwriter’s songwriter with his own voice. He has won multiple Americana Music Awards, received a Grammy nomination, repeatedly topped the Americana radio charts, performed on national television including The Tonight Show and Austin City Limits and has had his songs recorded by artists that include Lee Ann Womack, Kenny Chesney, Kelly Willis and Hard Working Americans. His albums have garnered high praise from a wide spectrum of press, including Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, SPIN, People, Esquire, American Songwriter, Paste and many more.
Holloway Road to perform at Nashville Nights New Year's Eve Party
Under The Bridge have announced Holloway Road as headliners of London’s most vibrant country music club night, which will return on 31stDecember to welcome the New Year in true Southern style.
Comprised of Jack Cooper and Rob Gulston, the emerging UK duo will round off a successful year of major festival appearances, including Country to Country (C2C), Country Music Week and the first ever The Long Road Festival, with a special performance at Under The Bridge’s inaugural Nash Nights New Year’s Eve party, marking their third appearance at the West London venue. The night will also offer an exclusive live DJ set from one of the UK’s most reputable country music specialists and radio presenter, Baylen Leonard.
The evening boasts 6 hours of the most authentic country, Americana and roots, making it the perfect destination for an alternative end-of-year celebration for Nash Nights frequenters and newcomers alike.
For more information and tickets from £20, please visit http://underthebridge.co.uk/events/nash-nights-nye/
Comprised of Jack Cooper and Rob Gulston, the emerging UK duo will round off a successful year of major festival appearances, including Country to Country (C2C), Country Music Week and the first ever The Long Road Festival, with a special performance at Under The Bridge’s inaugural Nash Nights New Year’s Eve party, marking their third appearance at the West London venue. The night will also offer an exclusive live DJ set from one of the UK’s most reputable country music specialists and radio presenter, Baylen Leonard.
The evening boasts 6 hours of the most authentic country, Americana and roots, making it the perfect destination for an alternative end-of-year celebration for Nash Nights frequenters and newcomers alike.
For more information and tickets from £20, please visit http://underthebridge.co.uk/events/nash-nights-nye/
Whiskey Myers announce 2019 World Tour
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have built a loyal following through hits like "Stone" and their hard-rocking live shows. With both Jeff Hogg and Tony Kent on separate percussion sets simultaneously driving the rhythm for frontman Cody Cannon, the indie band heads overseas for their 2019 Die Rockin’ Tour.
Launching January 25 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Die Rockin’ Tour follows a string of sell outs for the band Esquire calls “the real damn deal” and Playboy praises as “the new bad boys of country music.” In the last 15 months alone, Whiskey Myers have sold out more than 115 headlining shows, with several more sellouts on the way through the end of 2018.
“It’s been wild to go into all these new cities we’ve never played before and see those crowds still show up singing every word back to us,” shares Cannon. “We always say that we’re just a bunch of rednecks trying to play rock and roll, so the fact that we now get to go into new countries blows my mind.”
The tour, which includes 38 U.S. dates as well as 15 European stops, will bring what USA Today describes as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country” and Rolling Stone commends for its “seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot” to a whole new legion of fans.
Launching January 25 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Die Rockin’ Tour follows a string of sell outs for the band Esquire calls “the real damn deal” and Playboy praises as “the new bad boys of country music.” In the last 15 months alone, Whiskey Myers have sold out more than 115 headlining shows, with several more sellouts on the way through the end of 2018.
“It’s been wild to go into all these new cities we’ve never played before and see those crowds still show up singing every word back to us,” shares Cannon. “We always say that we’re just a bunch of rednecks trying to play rock and roll, so the fact that we now get to go into new countries blows my mind.”
The tour, which includes 38 U.S. dates as well as 15 European stops, will bring what USA Today describes as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country” and Rolling Stone commends for its “seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot” to a whole new legion of fans.
Two Ways Home to release debut album
After 3 successful, well crafted EPs Two Ways Home have decided it's time for a full-length album. Returning from a busy summer, packed full of festivals including appearances at the Long Road Festival, Millport Country Festival, Nashville Meets London and a successful Germany/Austria tour, Two Ways Home are getting ready to get back in the studio. Lyric Magazine describes their song writing as: “breathtaking” and the Essex Chronicle has said that their previous work has been filled with “soaring instrumentation and luscious harmonies”. The new body of work will be exactly that, full of intricate guitar parts, sparkling mandolin riffs and spine-tingling harmonies. Isabella Mariee, one half of Two Ways Home says: “ I am so excited for this new chapter. I love the new songs that we've written. Making an album, especially when it's your first, is exciting but also a little daunting. I can’t wait to record all the songs and show the world how our sound has developed over the past years.” Lewis Fowler adds: “We are really trying to push the boundaries, without it getting too experimental and keeping it in the realms of Americana/Country.”
As a fully independent act Two Ways Home have set up an IndieGogo campaign to help with the recording and PR cost of the album. Rewards will include hand-painted ukuleles, song writing sessions, private concerts and much more. You can find this here.
To top it all off Two Ways Home have been invited to play the first Nash Nights Event on the 10th of November after the founders Janine, Justine and Joanne pass the baton to the in house team at Under the Bridge. They say that the “fantastic country music loving staff are going to take over, they are going to take what we started and make it even better!” Two Ways Home will present some of their new songs at Nash Nights and get the party started with some of their fan favourites adding one or two country covers to get everyone in the mood for an amazing country filled evening.
TOUR DATES
1st Nov – The Round Up – Colonel Fawcett (Acoustic)
10th Nov – Nash Nights – Under the Bridge (Full Band)
2nd Dec – Retune - Bishop’s Stortford (Acoustic)
As a fully independent act Two Ways Home have set up an IndieGogo campaign to help with the recording and PR cost of the album. Rewards will include hand-painted ukuleles, song writing sessions, private concerts and much more. You can find this here.
To top it all off Two Ways Home have been invited to play the first Nash Nights Event on the 10th of November after the founders Janine, Justine and Joanne pass the baton to the in house team at Under the Bridge. They say that the “fantastic country music loving staff are going to take over, they are going to take what we started and make it even better!” Two Ways Home will present some of their new songs at Nash Nights and get the party started with some of their fan favourites adding one or two country covers to get everyone in the mood for an amazing country filled evening.
TOUR DATES
1st Nov – The Round Up – Colonel Fawcett (Acoustic)
10th Nov – Nash Nights – Under the Bridge (Full Band)
2nd Dec – Retune - Bishop’s Stortford (Acoustic)