As we inch closer and closer to the end of 2020, more artists are throwing their Santa hats into the ring. Tori Kelly is among those lending her powerful pipes to the holiday season with A Tori Kelly Christmas. A Tori Kelly Christmas Tori Kelly Capitol Records, Oct. 30 7/10…

Christmas has come early this year—thank God—as Dolly Parton is set to release her first holiday album in 30 years. A Holly Dolly Christmas is the latest offering from country music’s queen, and it includes all the merriment of the season. This 12-track album features Parton singing favorites, as…

Debut single “Broken” captured the attention of millions for lovelytheband. About four years later and still riding that high, the group is back with its sophomore album, Conversations With Myself About You. Rich in indie pop sounds that at times venture into the ’80s techno sound vault, this offering demonstrates that…

With six albums and numerous headlining tours, Luke Bryan has made his definitive stamp on country music. As one of the more distinctive voices in the genre, Bryan continues to command attention and garner some of the best sales in the industry. Yet, his distinct style and repeated tropes…

Provo, Utah natives Cristal Ramirez, Katie Henderson, McKenna Petty and Alisa Ramirez have begun to build a reputation as The Aces. And across the 14 tracks on their sophomore album, Under My Influence, the pop quartet shows an ability to develop a narrative and draw from personal experiences to give impressive depth.…

It’s been 14 years since the band formerly known as The Dixie Chicks released a studio album. The powerhouse trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer are back with a times-appropriate new name, The Chicks, and a new collection of songs called Gaslighter.  Gaslighter The Chicks Columbia Records,…

Icelandic-U.K. trio Dream Wife is back following its 2018 self-titled debut. Sophomore album So When You Gonna… finds the band on both ends of the pop-punk spectrum. From loud, screamed anthems to poetic mellow ballads; Dream Wife tries a little of this and that without venturing too far outside its wheelhouse.…

In the four years since Lady Gaga released her last studio album, the singer-songwriter-cum-actress has been busy. After a brief TV stint on “American Horror Story: Hotel” and then an award-winning turn in “A Star Is Born” alongside Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga has returned to her roots to create…

While it hasn’t been long since AWOLNATION released its last album, a lot has changed for Aaron Bruno and his revolving supporting cast leading up to Angel Miners and Lightning Riders. It’s been a while since the days of breakout alt-rock hit “Sail,” but Bruno has shown no signs of…

There’s a good chance you already know who Conan Gray is, even if you’re not familiar with his name. Rising to popularity with covers on YouTube, supporting Panic! at the Disco on its most recent tour, selling out his own tours, and most recently exploding on Tis Tok with his…