Stacy Antonel

Written after a night out at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge, ‘Always the Outsider’ is a delightful misfit anthem that pours one out for the lonely wallflower in us all

Premiere: Stacy Antonel - ‘Always the Outsider’

Willi Carlisle 1

A wonderfully eccentric take on old-timey folk-country; a heartbreakingly honest protest song about the trials of bisexuality in a culture that shies away from nearly any expression of love between two men.

Premiere: Willi Carlisle - 'Life on the Fence'

Abbey Cone

 of party that you’ll find left-field country pop singers like Maren Morris, Jillian Jacqueline, Cam and Lauren Alaina dancing at, but Abbey Cone is more than capable of holding her own on the dancefloor and throwing down with the rest of them.

Joshua Dylan Balis

Leaning into the stadium-sized grandeur of War on Drugs and Tom Petty, as well as the lyrical brilliance of John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen, 'Lydia' is a blissful slice of breezy heartland Americana; the kind of song that plays while the credits roll on a coming-of-age movie. 

Hannah Juanita 2

Front and centre in the march of alt-country traditionalists on Nashville, Hannah Juanita is back waving the banner for her brand of bare-knuckle throwback country, as she boldly reimagines classic honky tonk for the 2020s.

Premiere: Hannah Juanita - 'Girl, Where You From?'

Bob Sumner - Broken Record

‘Broken Record’ is a song for the bottom of that first bottle and the first few sips of the second; for those nights when all you want to do is sit there and soak it up in a bar that feels like home. 

Bob Sumner: Video Premiere - 'Broken Record'

Leon Timbo 1

Taking the peppy R&B swagger of the Luther Vandroos original, slowing it right down and reworking it as an otherworldly country-soul spiritual, Leon Timbo pulls something deep and powerfully life-affirming from the song.

Izaak Opatz

His playful pinpoint observations on life’s little absurdities are sung with wry humour and tongue-in-cheek candour. As heartbreaking as he often is hilarious, Izaak Opatz is our new favourite anti-country star

Sophia Scott

Sophia Scott spoke to Holler about her distinctive blend of powerhouse R&B, poppy West Coast rock and traditional country and her forthcoming EP

Christine Sweeney 1

As Christine Sweeney readies her new album, 

, she gives us a taste of what to expect with ‘Denial’, a honey-hooked character study of relationships as they fall apart and the coping mechanisms we often use to negotiate the fall out.

Elliah Heifetz 1

Elliah Heifetz takes the overtired tropes of country music and affectionately tips them up on their arse with a playfulness and sagacity reminiscent of John Prine and Kris Kristofferson.

Lydia Luce 1

The profoundly beautiful ‘Cosmic Flower’ offers a series of similes, fusing Luce's passion and inspiration for the vastness of nature with those same feelings in her relationship.

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Holler talk to The Deslondes about their new track 'South Dakota Wild One' and their forthcoming new album, Ways & Means

Premiere: The Deslondes - 'South Dakota Wild One'

Catie Offerman 1

Catie Offerman is our New Artist of the Week here at Holler, and we sat down with her to chat to her about growing up in Texas, her love of country music and what inspires her.

Austin Burke

 EP, growing up in Arizona and becoming TikTok famous.

Artist - Miko Marks 5 (2022) 

A spine tingling southern rock spiritual of self-discovery, Miko Marks premiers her new single 'Feel Like Going Home' exclusively at Holler.

Premiere: Miko Marks - ‘Feel Like Going Home’

Artist - Jaime Wyatt 5 (2022) 

Jaime Wyatt talks to Holler about her friendship with Neal Casal, working together with him on 

and the video for her new single, taken from the tribute album 

Video Premiere: Jaime Wyatt - 'Need Shelter'

Erin Kinsey photo 1

Already a decade deep into a career that’s found her doing everything from co-writing for Dolly Parton to picking up 20 million streams and counting on TikTok, Erin Kinsey spoke to Holler about being New Artist of the Week.

Hannah Bethel 1

Switching seamlessly between stripped back ethereal Americana to strident country rock, its Hannah Bethel's deeply vivid songwriting that really pulls you in close.

Brandon Davis

The new single from breakout singer Brandon Davis couldn’t come at a better time. As the world seems to quietly fall in on us, it’s a timely reminder to just stop sometimes and take a moment to be grateful for what we have.

Single Premiere: Brandon Davis - 'Something's Better Than Nothing'

Lady Nade and Boo Hewerdine

Americana Music Association UK Song of The Year winner Lady Nade has teamed up with the acclaimed singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine for ‘Echo’, a timely reminder of the strength and importance of community and togetherness.

Video Premiere: Lady Nade and Boo Hewerdine - 'Echo'

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Brennen Leigh 1

A western swing ode to touring life in Texas, taken from 

, Leigh's forthcoming collaborative album with Asleep At The Wheel.

Video Premiere: Brennen Leigh - 'In Texas With A Band' featuring Ray Benson

Jerry Leger

Jerry Leger premieres the video for the wonderfully sludgy slacker rock of ‘Kill It With Kindness’, taken from his latest album 

Video Premiere: Jerry Leger - 'Kill It With Kindness'

WIlliam Poyer

Inspired by the music of Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne, Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell, the powerful poetic songs of the Welsh singer songwriter William Poyer are the sort that can save you when you need saving the most.

Casey Noel

A modern take on the murder ballad tradition, ‘Playing God’ tackles domestic violence and abuse, adding in a philosophical cross-questioning of the country revenge trope over a shuffling delta groove

Daisy Chute 1

The Scottish-American singer combines her musical backgrounds in Celtic folk, American roots, classical and jazz, reimagining ‘Cradle Song’ as a haunting lullaby and a paean to the enduring strength and pain of motherhood.

Video Premiere: Daisy Chute - 'Cradle Song'

Kelley Mickwee 2

‘Golden Standard’ sounds gloriously bold and timeless, with all the melodrama and aching of a lost Billy Sherrill recording, as Kelley Mickwee lets her inner Connie Smith rip on this belting country ballad.

Video Premiere: Kelley Mickwee - Gold Standard

Alannah McCready

A breezy duet that digs into the emotional tussle of a long-distance relationship and the loneliness of being in love but living on two separate coasts.

Single Premiere: Alannah McCready - Can I Call

Anne Elise Hastings 1

With the bittersweet twang of old school country, Anne Elise Hastings and her band mix up her Appalachian roots with New Orleans' ramshackle street corner sensibilities for an album of meticulously crafted alt-country standards

Album Premiere: Anne Elise Hastings and Her Revolving Cast of Characters - Unmasking A Confidence Trickster

Artist - O.N.E. The Duo 1

With a sound that draws as much from Chris Stapleton, Fleetwood Mac, 80s country and Motown as it does from their own deep musical heritage, O.N.E The Duo are injecting a fresh burst of energy into a country pop sound that all too often plays it safe.

Artist - Matthew Check1

 EP from Matthew Check is premiering exclusively at Holler. 

Single Premiere: Matthew Check - Okay With It

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CMAT

Funny and fiercely intelligent, unable to be molded and unafraid of not fitting in, eccentric and bold and brilliant and unlike anyone else. Holler spoke to CMAT about her new album 

growing up in Dublin and her dream of being a pop star

The Pine Hearts

Holler sat down with Joey Capoccia from The Pine Hearts to talk about their travels, growing up in Olympia, Washington, and the inspirations for their songwriting.

Erika Lewis 1

The first taste of the debut album from Tuba Skinny alumni Erika Lewis is premiering exclusively on Holler

Paul Bond 1

Holler spoke to Paul Bond about growing up in Holland, going solo and the inspiration behind his new album 

Pete Mancini 1

The singer-songwriter premieres the video for his new single, produced by Drive By Truckers' Matt Patton, exclusively at Holler

Video Premiere: Pete Mancini - Old Television

Artist - Charles Wesley Godwin 

Charles Wesley Godwin

Charles Wesley Godwin talks about his latest album, 

, and how his life and songwriting has changed since returning home to West Virginia

New Artist Of The Week: Charles Wesley Godwin

Louis Brennan 1

The London-based Dubliner is premiering the video for his new single exclusively at Holler.

Video Premiere: Louis Brennan - Black Limousine

Conner Smith 1

One of Holler’s New For 2022 artists, we sat down with Conner Smith to talk through his plans for the year and look back on a country music journey that began when he was just 6 years old.

Jason Scott & The High Heat

Caught halfway between amplified Americana and big hooks heartland roots-rock, Jason Scott & the High Heat create a sweeping, dynamic sound that reaches far beyond the traditions of their Oklahoma City home.

Video Premiere: Jason Scott & The High Heat - 'Quittin' Time'

Whitmore Sisters

Holler spoke to The Whitmore Sisters about 

, the first time the acclaimed alt-country sisters will have crossed the streams of their individual musical powers and made an album together as a group.

New Artist of the Week: The Whitmore Sisters

Ryan Culwell

The Texas raised singer wraps his panhandle poetic sensibilities around this true life coming of age mini-drama from his new album 

Premiere: Ryan Culwell's 'Wild Sometimes'

Grady Spencer & the Work 

Fort Worth, Texas-based band Grady Spencer & the Work talk us through their new album 

and exclusively premiere the video for their new single 'Grown'

New Artist Of The Week: Grady Spencer & the Work

Sad Daddy 1

Jug band fiddle, four-part harmonies and goosebumps aplenty on this porch stomping reflection on the state of the world and a longing for simpler times

North Mississippi Allstars 1

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'See The Moon' is a sizzling chunk of uplifting roots funk from the legendary family collective featuring Sharisse Norman and Lamar Williams Jr - the son of Allman Brothers bassist Lamar Williams Sr - on vocals.

North Mississippi Allstars - See The Moon

Grace Cummings 1

The sophomore album from Melbourne based singer Grace Cummings dives even deeper into the dark and dramatic places that her distinctively raw folk songs inhabit.

Artist - Tim Kelly 1

 brings together songs Kelly wrote when he was a teenager with more recently penned fare.

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Artist - Jane Bruce 1

 captures an emotionally honest moment of self-doubt on her new single 'Too Late'.

Artist - Goodnight, Texas 1

Single Premiere: Goodnight, Texas' 'Borrowed Time'

Artist - Birdtalker 1

The Nashville-based indie-folk band's second album

 pairs songs about life's weightier moments alongside messages of hope.

Artist - Katie Callahan 1

Over sparse arrangements and meditative lyricism, the album untangles Callahan's feelings about her evangelical upbringing and the person she's become.

Album Premiere: Katie Callahan's The Water Comes Back

Artist - Maja Francis 1

Francis spoke with Holler about filming the pink-themed video with her longtime friends and folk darlings First Aid Kit. 

Video Premiere: Maja Francis' 'Mama' ft. First Aid Kit

Artist - Gregory Dwayne 2

Gregory Dwane recently released his self-titled debut album, which bridges southern-tinged alt-country with a hard-edged Americana.

Artist - Katie Frank 1

 draws together an array of influences — alt-country, pop, roots — all of which are fused together by Frank's straightforward attitude and candid lyricism. 

Album Premiere: Katie Frank's Small Town Minds

Artist - Brandy Zdan 1

Canadian musician Brandy Zdan isn't a new artist by career standards, but her third solo album 

Artist - Gregory Dwayne 1

Single Premiere: Gregory Dwane's 'Gone and Changed'

Artist - Buffalo Nichols 1

The Milwaukee blues guitarist is preparing to release his self-titled debut album on Oct. 15.

Artist - J.M. Clifford 1 

The New York-based bluegrass musician — and school music teacher — is preparing to release his debut album 

Artist - Mick Mullins 1

The traditional country song ventures back to the Bristol, TN, recording sessions. 

Single Premiere: Mick Mullin's 'Bristol 1927' ft. Hannah Juanita

Artist - Joshua Ray Walker 2 

As he gets closer to the release of his new album 

, Joshua Ray Walker has shared 'Flash Paper' - a personal, powerful song about his father, who died in November after battling cancer - premiering exclusively with Holler.

Single Premiere: Joshua Ray Walker's 'Flash Paper' 

Artist - TK & the Holy Know-Nothings

The Americana rock band's frontman Taylor Kingman spoke with Holler about growing up in small town Oregon. 

New Artist of the Week: TK & the Holy Know-Nothings

Artist - Joe Troop 1

The powerful video from the multi-instrumentalist tells the story of North Carolina activist Dreama Caldwell and the need for cash bail reform.

Video Premiere: Joe Troop's 'The Rise of Dreama Caldwell'

Artist - Ike Reilly 1

The 7-minute atmospheric song, which winds between Americana and alt-country, tells the story of a psychedelic journey 

Single Premiere: Ike Reilly's 'Racquel Blue'

Artist - The Wild Feathers 1

Joel King discusses the inspiration for the rock 'n' roll track. 

Single Premiere: The Wild Feathers' 'Side Street Shakedown'

Artist - Sara Trunzo 1

The Maine-based singer/songwriter is preparing to release her new EP Cabin Fever Dreams, which collects stories and scenes from the rural, working-class north.

Artist - Miko Marks 1

The country singer has released a new video for her version of Willie Nelson's classic song 'Whiskey River'. 

Video Premiere: Miko Marks' 'Whiskey River'

Artist - Laurel Premo 1

 has a way of wending the electric guitar. She's premiering her new single 'Hop High' exclusively at Holler. 

Single Premiere: Laurel Premo's 'Hop High'

Artist - RC & the Ambers

The side project from Turnpike Troubadours' bassist RC Edwards and singer Amber Watson takes a psychedelic approach to honky tonk. 

Artist - Jet Jurgensmeyer

The 16-year-old rising country singer questions why some people act unkindly to others when "in the end it all comes back around". 

Single Premiere: Jet Jurgensmeyer's 'Compassion'

Artist - Kashena Sampson 1

Against inflections of traditional country, Sampson sings about finding the good in life.

Single Premiere: Kashena Sampson's 'Little Spot of Sun'

Artist - Dori Freeman 1

The psychedelic video matches the cosmic-folk feel of the track. 

Artist - Hush Kids 

The Americana duo's new harmony-soaked single quietly details the importance of being present with the person you love. 

Single Premiere: Hush Kids' 'Spend My Time'

Artist - Sadie Campbell 1

 traces the darker mental days she, like many others, faced in 2020.

Artist - Matthew James Adkins 1

 examines substance abuse, depression and other darker matters, but with a country-soul approach that exudes resiliency.

New Artist of the Week: Matthew James Adkins

features

Premiere: Stacy Antonel - ‘Always the Outsider’

Premiere: Willi Carlisle - 'Life on the Fence'

New Artist of the Week: Abbey Cone

Premiere: Joshua Dylan Balis - 'Lydia'

Premiere: Hannah Juanita - 'Girl, Where You From?'

Bob Sumner: Video Premiere - 'Broken Record'

Premiere: Leon Timbo - 'Never Too Much'

New Artist of the Week: Izaak Opatz

New Artist of the Week: Sophia Scott

Premiere: Christine Sweeney - 'Denial'

New Artist of the Week: Elliah Heifetz

Premiere: Lydia Luce - 'Cosmic Flower'

Premiere: The Deslondes - 'South Dakota Wild One'

New Artist of the Week: Catie Offerman

New Artist Of The Week: Austin Burke

Premiere: Miko Marks - ‘Feel Like Going Home’

Video Premiere: Jaime Wyatt - 'Need Shelter'

New Artist of the Week: Erin Kinsey

Premiere: Stacy Antonel - ‘Always the Outsider’

Premiere: Willi Carlisle - 'Life on the Fence'

Ten Year Town: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band