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The Rocking Magpie Raves Over Roses and Cigarette’s “Echoes and Silence”

It would be all too easy to say Roses & Cigarettes sound a bit like Whitney Rose or the Bangles (they do); but for us of an older generation there’s a lot more of Pat Benatar and Melissa Etheridge in here too…….. listen to the title track Echoes and Silence and you too will be taken back to a time when curly hair and stonewashed jeans were de riguer for a man about town, like yours truly!

Not that these songs sound ‘dated’ in the slightest; no, no and thrice no! Pagliaro and Petrilli can write a song that’s simply timeless but with 21st Century Roots-Rocking ‘bite’ to the lyrics and perfect for playing either in the car, or late at night when you are wooing or being wooed.

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David Quinn’s “Cryin’ Shame” Premieres Exclusively on Wide Open Country

Illinois-native David Quinn was raised on classic country records and that long-held appreciation for the genre’s roots shines through on “Cryin’ Shame,” a traditional country two-stepper about a doomed relationship.

“Cryin’ Shame,” which Wide Open Country is premiering today, is the debut release from Quinn’s forthcoming album Wanderin’ Fool, produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Margo Price).

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The Boot Exclusively Premieres Rose and Cigarettes’ “Feel the Fire”

Americana duo Roses & Cigarettes have a new album coming in late February, and they’re giving The Boot’s readers a first listen to one of its tracks. Press play below to hear “Feel the Fire.”

“Feel the Fire” is a melodic, sweet-sounding-but-rocking song about the beginning of a relationship — that moment when “you can feel the tension building with someone, but no one is making the move,” explains duo member Jenny Pagliaro.

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Tom Freund’s “Angleus” Makes Where The Music Meets’ Weekly Roundup

We love songs that fulfill our souls with memories and feelings, and this Tom Freund’s Angelus is one of those songs. It’s extremely summery and nostalgic, the brightest ray of sun you’ll see today (if that is possible), and this is due to Tom’s long career. The thing is a lot of people keep on making Americana music but only a few make it amazingly like Freund, for instance. And that’s easy to realize, Tom has performed alongside with so many renowned artists like Elvis Costello and Jackson Browne and has shared the stage with many many others. Angelus is “just” another great song from the Venice Beach-based singer-songwriter, included in his most recent full-length album East of Lincoln.

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Ear to The Ground Features Kyle Daniel’s “Born to Lose” on Indie and Folk Playlist

Does Chris Stapleton have a younger brother named Kyle Daniel? Because that’s what he sounds like. My goodness, this is a country music power ballad. There’s a touch of Tim McGraw in there, too, and that’s nothing to take lightly. Kyle Daniel’s composition is rich with layers of piano and guitar work that are really fun. Also, the “born to lose” lyrics are perfect for my pessimistic heart. We don’t often feature modern country, but this one is worth an exception.

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Concert Hopper Gives Boo Ray’s “Tennesse Alabama Fireworks” an “8.5/10”

Boo Ray titled his new album, releasing Feb. 15, Tennessee Alabama Fireworks, taking inspiration from a sign he saw regularly on I-24 in his frequent drives between Chattanooga and Nashville. But the title also does a fair job of describing the sound of the album as well, as influences from Nashville, Memphis, and Muscle Shoals come together for one big bang of a Southern rock masterclass.

Boo Ray has a lot on his mind on Tennessee Alabama Fireworks and the album’s lead single and first track “A Tune You Can Whistle” sets the stage for a his thoughts on how a plugged in world and an increasing dependence on medication to regulate the flow leads to personal disconnect.