Naomi Cooke Johnson releases new single, “Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Naomi Cooke Johnson, formally of Runaway June is continuing to re-invent herself as a solo artist.. The extremely talented singer-songwriter is marked her major-label debut with her brand new song. “Girls of Summer,” and now is back with another new song called, “Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet.”
In the high-energy song, Johnson’s power vocals are on full display. With each lyric, the songstress proves her undeniable strength and talent. “Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet” is all about enduring and coming out the other side stronger, more powerful, and wiser. Additionally, the song is anthem for living life to the fullest, while accepting the moments that are going to be hard.
“I wanna drive too fast til I break the motor // Raise my glass til the party’s over // Dancing myself til the edge of death // Livin’ ain’t killed me yet”
In her solo career, Johnson is emerging as an artist to pay attention to. So far, her releases have both been bonafide anthems for confidence and growth. We can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve next! “Livin’ Ain’t’ Killed Me Yet” is an automatic add to any music library.
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“Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Drake Milligan releases new song, “I Got A Problem,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Singer-songwriter, Drake Milligan is adding more music to his growing catalog. The traditional country music singer shares a catchy new song today called “I Got A Problem.”
With a soulful country sound, “I Got A Problem” showcases Milligan’s talent in every possible way. The new song hits after just one listen. Fun and flirty, the new single is all about a girl and all the ways that she has won over a cowboy. At first glance, the listener may think the song is going to be about something bad, but the writers’ flip that notion on his head, talking about “a good problem to have” aka having a love interest.
“Your kiss tastes like whiskey // And I’m a drinker // You play with my heartstrings // Girl I’m a singer // No, it ain’t no joke // You’re a smoke show // I’m a Marlboro man, when I’m holding your hand // You’re a wildcard // I’m a gambler // I was going nowhere // You wrecked my plans girl // I got a problem // But what a damn good problem to have”
Milligan proves his talent yet agin with “I Got A Problem.” The song is the perfect addition to anyone’s music library.
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“I Got A Problem” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Ashley McBryde’s brand new album, The Devil I Know is out now, September 8th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
One year ago, the talented singer-songwriter, Ashley McBryde, released Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, a fourteen-track record about fictional characters in a fictional town. It was well-received by critics, being nominated for a GRAMMY, and showcased the Arkansas-native’s creativity. The Devil I Know is another project that embodies McBryde’s strong songwriting capabilities and her ability to capture listeners’ ears with humor, raw emotion, and vivid attention to detail.
The album opens with the up beat “Made For This;” a reflection of the singer’s experience on the road with her band. She mentions that the alcohol and Adderall lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but when God gives you a once in a lifetime opportunity, you better take it. In the title track, the singer addresses the criticisms she often receives from her peers. She shrugs off these stamps of disapproval, knowing that there’s evil everywhere you turn, so you might as well stick with the ones that are familiar. The first chorus is McBryde’s demo version, which is followed by a rocking transition with heavy electric guitar and percussion.
“Momma says, get my ass to church // Daddy says, get my ass to work // Doctor says I gotta give up on these smokes // Everybody’s got something to say // About how I gotta change my ways // But I got something to say of my own // Hell, there’s hell everywhere I go // I’m just sticking with the devil I know”
“Light On In The Kitchen” is McBryde’s fastest rising single of her career thus far, currently approaching the top 25. Written with Connie Harrington and Jessi Alexander, the lyrics are inspired by the life lessons she received from her mother when she was young. The sentimental, black-and-white music video was shot in her childhood home and features old, grainy videos from her past.
“Honey, trust yourself // You better love yourself // ‘Cause ’til you do you ain’t no good for anybody else // And honey, boys are dumb // But you’re gonna to find you one // Love him hard, bless your heart // When you need someone to listen // That’s why I leave the light on in the kitchen”
“Single At The Same Time” is a classic “right person, wrong time” story. Although she is happy with the life she has now, she continues to wonder what could’ve been. “Learned To Lie” is another vulnerable song in which the singer reflects on her past, recalling all the lies her parents told each other. She wishes that was one trait she didn’t pick up and master. This track ends with an electric and powerful guitar solo.
“I, I learned to cry // Quietly, I learned to pray // Silently, inside a house where the Devil played // And I, hate that it runs in my blood // I hate how easy it comes // I wish I’d learned how to love the same way I // learned to Lie”
A country record is incomplete without some drinking songs. “Cool Little Bars” is an ode to those ‘hole-in-wall’ dives that provide a safe space for common folk with broken hearts. Fellow country star, Lainey Wilson, co-wrote this track with McBryde. “Whiskey and Country Music” is showered with keys, steel guitar, and simple percussion. The singer admits she’s tried everything from meditation to medication, but nothing takes the edge off like whiskey and classic country music when she’s getting over a relationship.
“Just pass me a bottle, and I won’t refuse it // Put Patsy on vinyl, and good lord, I lose it”
The two songs with “whiskey” in the title are very different in both sound and subject matter. “Women Ain’t Whiskey” is targeted at the men who disrespect women. The singer is sick and tired of feeling like 80 proof alcohol—only hit up when the other is lonely, and moving on once the bottle is empty.
The album ends with the rocking “Blackout Betty” and the easy-going “6th of October.” In the former, it seems like the singer is giving advice to this woman named Betty who continues to make irresponsible decisions. After the second chorus, the listeners realize “Blackout Betty” is just the singer’s drunk alter-ego; perhaps a play-on Ram Jam’s top-20 hit, “Black Betty.” The latter is a much simpler melody over an acoustic guitar where the singer reminds listeners to go with the flow, embrace their past, and be proud of who you are.
McBryde has certainly solidified herself as one of Nashville’s most notable and exciting artists. Her journey to stardom has been marked by perseverance and a deep commitment to her craft. Whether she’s depicting a true tale, or one completely fabricated, she tells it with such passion that is personal not only to her, but to her audience of all types country music fans.
The Devil I Know Track List:
Made for This (Ashley McBryde and Travis Meadows)
Coldest Beer in Town (McBryde, Autumn McEntire and Nicolette Hayford)
Light on in the Kitchen (McBryde, Jessi Alexander and Connie Harrington)
Women Ain’t Whiskey (McBryde, Hillary Lindsey, Jon Nite and Chris LaCorte)
Learned to Lie (McBryde, Hayford and Sean McConnell)
The Devil I Know (McBryde, Jeremy Stover and Bobby Pinson)
Single at the Same Time (McBryde, Benjy Davis and Andy Albert)
Cool Little Bars (McBryde, Trick Savage and Lainey Wilson)
Whiskey and Country Music (McBryde, John Osborne and Lee Thomas Miller)
Blackout Betty (McBryde, Aaron Raitiere and Hayford)
6th of October (McBryde, Blue Foley and CJ Field)
Country Swag Picks:
Made For This
The Devil I Know
Blackout Betty
Ashley McBryde’s new album ‘The Devil I Know,” is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Ashley McBryde announcements and releases.
The Devil I Know available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Brian Kelley releases new song, “Dirt Cheap,” out now, September 1st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
As he continues to lean into his own musical style as a solo artist, Brian Kelley is finding himself aligning with true stories and relatable experiences. A true embodiment of the small-town lifestyle, Kelley’s new song, “Dirt Cheap” is the perfect song for him.
Although not written by the entertainer, “Dirt Cheap” feels like a song the singer could have penned himself. Written by Seth Ennis, Wyatt McCubbin, and Andy Sheridan, the easy-going song talks about slowing down and leaving the city for a bit in favor of dirt roads, small-town living, and everything it has to offer. Kelley is the perfect artist to share the sentiments expressed throughout the track.
“The moment I heard ‘Dirt Cheap’ I knew I had to record it. It reminded me of some of my favorite Country songs growing up that really pull at your heartstrings,” shared the singer in a recent press release. “As much as I love the beach, I love the country too. This song matches and meets me where I’m at in life currently. I’m working hard, so in love with my wife Brittney, and always keeping my eyes peeled for the perfect ‘Dirt Cheap’ property of our own. I am so thankful this song landed in my world, and I hope it resonates with those who hear it just like it did with me.”
Kelley continues to find his rhythm in his solo career, and if his next songs are anything like “Dirt Cheap,” country fans are in for a real treat.
Brian Kelley shares new song, “Dirt Cheap,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Brian Kelley releases.
“Dirt Cheap” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Parmalee releases new song, “Boyfriend,” out now, September 1st, on all streaming platforms ahead of next album, For You 2. Listen to the brand new track below.
Platinum-selling country group, Parmalee are gearing up for the release of an extended version of their record called For You 2. As we anticipate the new songs on the project, Parmalee gives fans a new track to hold them over. Today the singers released their new song, “Boyfriend.”
“Boyfriend” joins “Girl In Mine” as two of the five new tracks on the record. “The support from our fans for this album has been amazing,” shares lead singer Matt Thomas in a recent press release. “It’s been two years […] that we released For You and we just weren’t ready to be done with it.” The new song, “Boyfriend” is catchy, flirty, and feels distinctly ‘Parmalee.’
“If I was your boyfriend, I would treat you right // Put you in a house on picture perfect drive // I don’t know his name or what the hell he’s waiting on // But if I was your boyfriend, I wouldn’t be your boyfriend long”
Over the years, the country group has really found their sound, and “Boyfriend” fits the bill. The single is the perfect addition to their impressive catalog of music. “Boyfriend” is one of those songs that you will know all the words to after only one listen. Definitely add it to your playlist!
Parmalee shares new song, “Boyfriend,” ahead of next studio album, ‘For You 2.’
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Parmalee releases.
“Boyfriend” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Larry Fleet’s brand new album, Earned It is out now, September 1st on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
Larry Fleet is one of the most humble and authentic entertainers in country music right now. The singer-songwriter has a knack for singing his truth, writing relatable stories, and creating true-blue country songs that fans will want to listen to again and again. His brand new album, Earned It showcases all of it. With 21 songs, Fleet leads his listeners through a journey of gratitude for his roots, a humble appreciation for the successes and the pain points, and a steadiness in knowing that hard work can build dreams.
“I love getting to play music and write songs, but there are still days when I ride by a job site and see some ol’ boy on an excavator and I’m like, ‘Man, I remember that,’” Fleet shares in a recent press release. “You work hard every day. You build something with your hands, and when you’re done you’ve got something to look at and you’re proud of that.”
The record kicks off with the title track, which sets the tone for the rest of the project. On “Earned It,” Fleet leans into the blue-collar lifestyle, bringing the stories to life on the track and teaching us lessons throughout the song. He encourages everyone to be the best that they can be and appreciate the simplicities that life affords us. While the song is lyrical poignant, the fun-loving instrumentals add to the already incredible single.
“Buddy, I earned it // Damn right it was worth it // And I’ll do it all over again even if I’m hurtin’ // Oh, at the end of the day // I get to watch my children play // I’m satisfied with my simple life // ‘Cause, buddy, I earned it”
Fleet continues to highlight the blue-collar lifestyle and that “built not bought” attitude throughout the record. Songs like “25-8,” “Where There’s A Willie” and “Muddy Water,” bring nostalgia to the forefront of our hearts. Each of the three songs pay homage to the small-town lifestyle and show gratitude for the mistakes and failures too in different and enticing ways.
Many songs off the record also touch on the themes of settling down and putting roots down. On “Two Beer Plan,” listeners get to hear a love story unfold and work longterm after a couple of drinks at the bar. The story is heartwarming and poetic in nature. Similarly, on “Angels Were Gone,” Fleet likens his wife to an angel for all she does and all she is. On “Layaway,” fans get to hear all about the process of actually putting down roots.
Fleet expresses love again on both “Taking The Long Way,” an uptempo jam that we cannot get enough of, and again on “Tennessee On You.” On the latter, the singer weaves us through a budding new love story that feels hopeful, eclectic, and flirty. The song is one of the several places that you can see Fleet’s Otis Redding influences touch.
The blossoming superstar’s love for Rock ‘N’ Roll music is also evident on the project. While the uptempo songs are a dead giveaway for the inspiration from that genre, one of our favorite songs off the project, “Devil Music,” is more on the nose. On the track, Fleet expresses growing up listening to the genre and the story that unfolded throughout his life. Although not penned by the singer, it feels like the story could have come from his own life adding to the likability of the track.
Another theme that is evident throughout the entire project is lessons learned. On track two, “Lucky Dog,” Fleet laments about a break-up, singing lyrics like, “My whole world just drove away.” Though the lyrics are melancholy, the uptempo instrumentals and the “hats off” to the other guy mentality make the song both likable and catchy. On “Something He’d Say,” Fleet urges us all to be mindful about what we deserve. A lyrically-prolific song, the track is a reminder that we all get to be treated with love and respect.
While each and every song has a flavor of teachable moments woven in, the last three songs off the record really bring it home on the project. Beginning with “Grow,” arguably one of the best songs on the project, Fleet reminds us all to relish in each stage of life because it is all a growing edge and learning curve. Similar to the feel of songs like “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis and “A ROCK” by HARDY, “Grow” is a perfect example of real storytelling country music.
On “Daddy Don’t Drink,” written by Fleet with Derek Bahr and Luke Laird, the singer opens up about becoming a father and all that he has done and will continue to do for his family, including giving up vices in favor of being a role model.
With that being said, the final song on the project, “Young Buck,” turns nostalgic memories about being an outdoorsman into lessons about being present in life. The song feels like the heartbeat of the record in the most poignant of ways.
Earned It is a cohesive body of work that makes us all think, feel, love, enjoy, and relish, something we believe that Fleet intended for his fans and listeners. Fleet has definitely emerged as a mainstay in country music with this album officially sealing his fate and much-deserved place in the genre.
Earned It Track List:
Earned It (Larry Fleet, Connie Rae Harrington)
Lucky Dog (Zach Abend, Smith Ahnquist, Michael Hardy)
Ain’t Mad At Jesus (Larry Fleet, Josh Miller, Jake Mitchell)
25-8 (Casey Beathard, Nicolette Hayford, Jim Wolf)
Things I Take For Granted (Larry Fleet, Rocky Block, Jordan Dozzi, Brett Tyler)
Lord Willing (Larry Fleet, Will Bundy, Brett Tyler)
Two Beer Plan (Larry Fleet, Thomas Archer, Ryan Beaver, Mark Holman)
Taking The Long Way (Larry Fleet, Will Bundy, Brett Tyler)
Something He’d Say (Larry Fleet, Josh Thompson, Jake Mitchell)
Beer Needs A Beer (Larry Fleet, Brett Tyler, Logan Wall)
There’s A Waylon (Steve Moakler, Joseph Patton, Logan Wall)
Angels Were Gone (Rodney Clawson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Joybeth Taylor)
Try Texas (Jake Mitchell, Larry Fleet, James McNair)
Tennessee On You (Rocky Block, John Byron, Jacob Durrett, Ashley Gorley)
Muddy Water (Larry Fleet, Jesse Frasure, Brett Tyler)
Devil Music (Jessie Jo Dillon, Neil Mason, Brett Tyler)
Layaway (Larry Fleet, Mark Trussell, Josh Miller)
Much To Talk About (Tommy Cecil, Jordan Dozzi, Craig Wiseman)
Grow (Rodney Clawson, Josh Miller, Dallas Wilson)
Daddy Don’t Drink (Larry Fleet, Derek Bahr, Luke Laird)
Young Buck (Andy Albert, John Byron, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett)
Country Swag Picks:
“Grow”
“Two Beer Plan”
“Earned It”
“Devil Music”
“Taking The Long Way”
“Something He’d Say”
Larry Fleet shares brand new album, ‘Earned It,’ out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Larry Fleet announcements and releases.
Earned It available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Jason Aldean releases new song, “Let Your Boys Be Country,” out now, August 25th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Jason Aldean is giving his fans so much to be excited about. In conjunction with his brand new song, “Let Your Boys Be Country,” out today, Aldean is sharing the news that his next studio album, Highway Desperado is slated for release on November 3rd.
Much like his controversial song “Try That In A Small Town,” another song off the upcoming album, Aldean is once again praising the small-town, blue-collar lifestyle. “Let Your Boys Be Country” is an anthem for the country lifestyle and hard-work. The song encapsulates all the lessons that being outside, tough love, and experiences teach you as you grow up.
“Let ’em ride rowdy trucks, making backroad noise // Let ’em hang out on Friday, getting wild with the boys // Let ’em go to the woods in the cold painted up camo green // Yeah, let ’em chasе, let ’em fall for a small-town girl // Let еverything inside these county lines be his whole world // You want him to grow up to be someone he’s damn proud to be // Mamas, let your boys be country”
“Let Your Boys Be Country” adds to Aldean’s impressive catalog of hits. Fans will surely love when the singer adds the track to his live show.
Jason Aldean shares new song, “Let Your Boys Be Country,” ahead of next studio album, ‘Highway Desperado.’
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Jason Aldean releases.
“Let Your Boys Be Country” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Tim McGraw’s brand new album, Standing Room Only is out now, August 25th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
Country superstar, Tim McGraw is an absolute legend in the genre. Today, the singer releases his seventeenth studio album called, Standing Room Only. With thirteen brand new songs written by incredible songwriters like Ryan Larkins, Lori McKenna, Chase McGill, and more.
According to McGraw in a recent press release, “As an artist, I always want to dig deeper and get better every time I make a new record – it’s a big part of what drives me, and I really believe this is one of the best projects we’ve made. I’ve been working on this album since 2020, and this collection of songs are some of the most emotional, thought-provoking, and life-affirming music I’ve ever recorded.”
Make sure to check out the Standing Room Only album and listen below!
Standing Room Only Track List:
“Hold On To It” (Written by Ryan Larkins, Seth Mosley, JimmyYeary)
“Standing Room Only” (Written by Tommy Cecil, Patrick Murphy, Craig Wiseman)
“Paper Umbrellas” (Written by Monty Criswell, Drake Milligan)
“Remember Me Well” (Written by Heather Morgan, Jimmy Robbins)
“Hey Whiskey” (Written by Brad Hutsell, Joel Hutsell, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
“Her” (Written by Jason Gantt, Tim Nichols, Jimmy Yeary)
“Fool Me Again” (Written by Kameron Marlowe, Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Rob Williford)
“Small Town King” (Written by Jaren Johnston, Jenn Schott, Jeremy Stover)
“Beautiful Hurricane” (Written by Mike Lane, Tony Lane)
“Cowboy Junkie” (Written by Bill Luther, Lance Miller, Justin Weaver)
“Nashville CA/L.A. Tennessee (Featuring Lori McKenna)” (Written by Tim McGraw, Lori McKenna, Bob Minner)
“Some Songs Change Your World” (Written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, Lance Miller)
“Letter From Heaven” (Written by Chase McGill, Lori McKenna, Parker Welling)
Tim McGraw’s new album, ‘Standing Room Only,’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Tim McGraw announcements and releases.
Standing Room Only is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Morgan Wade’s brand new album, PSYCHOPATHis out now, August 25th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
Morgan Wade was one of country music’s top breakout stars in 2021 when she released her debut album, Reckless, with Thirty Tigers. The album proved to be successful, selling over 3,000 copies its first week. Its lead single, “Wilder Days” reached the top 30 on the Billboard Hot Country chart. Covering subjects of sobriety, mental health, and past relationships, the record was critically acclaimed for its raw and authentic story telling—Rolling Stone even named it the Best Country Album of the year. Psychopath follows suit. From top to bottom, these songs are unique and real, and while personal to the Virginia-native, it can relate to a variety of listeners on many different levels.
“When I started working on Psychopath I was nervous (still am) about following such a ‘critically-acclaimed’ album. But as I sit here and listen to this art that Sadler and I created (again), I am proud,” Wade humbly stated in a recent press release. “This record shows where I have been since Reckless, and where I’m at now.”
This album’s main themes are overcoming early hardship and experiencing true love. Wade released the title track in May—a mostly stripped-down love story about how two people can love each other through the good, bad, and wild times. The beachy sounding “Fall In Love With Me” was also previously released, and features the protagonist trying to woo her crush. The comical music video features Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Kyle Richards.
The project kicks off with the upbeat yet vulnerable “Domino.” The singer paints a vivid picture of her current well-being with the creative, yet grim line “My roses are dead, all my pills are blue. The house is a wreck; my head is, too.” However, she is grateful she has someone in her life she can lean on for support.
“80s Movie” and “Want” touch on desires of love. In the former, Wade refers to popular films of the decade including Grease, Dirty Dancing, and When Harry Met Sally. The music video has the singer sporting the vest Michael J. Fox’s character, Marty McFly made popular in Back To The Future. The latter is a slow, seductive piano-driven ballad where she doesn’t shy away from her strong feelings for this person.
“Phantom Feelings” and “Outrun Me” both feature popular songwriters—Julia Michaels, and Hillary Lindsey and Lori McKenna, respectively. While “Phantom Feelings” is a melancholy story of someone who can’t get over their latest love interest, “Outrun Me” is told from the perspective of someone who is okay with the breakup but knows the other will regret walking away.
In “Losers Like Me” and “Meet Somebody” Wade channels her rock n’ roll influence. Backed by heavy electric guitar, the former sounds like it could be a Joan Jett cut. The protagonist expresses her frustration at not being able to find any good candidates to have a stable relationship with. In front a pounding bass, the singer in “Losers Like Me” described the big plans she had when she was 16. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out in her favor, and now the “losers” she passes in the street look just like her—alone.
“We said we wouldn’t get jobs and we’d burn our bras // We wouldn’t turn out nothing like our moms // I didn’t, but I wish I did”
Speaking of rockstars, tracks 5 and 6 share the name of rock legends. “Guns and Roses” is a dramatic ballad that touches on the unpredictability of relationships.” “Alanis” is an ode to the “Ironic” singer. She admires the passion and truth in her music and her ability to ignore what other people think of her. Wade admits it was her influence that helped her “be brave and keep the demons away.”
The album’s closer, “27 Club,” is by far the heaviest and most real. The singer speaks of her fragile mental health issues. The darkest line is in the third verse, “And some nights when I’m feeling suicidal, I could reach for the gun, I could reach for the bottle, but it’s great. At least now I’m getting paid.” Drugs, alcohol, or money can’t distract her from the dastardly voices in her head. Two verses later, she name-drops her hit “Wilder Days,” stating it’s the only reason why this “Beverly Hills hottie” is giving her the time of day.
They say that your second album is the toughest to craft, especially when your first is such an overwhelming success. The second album is the true test of the artist’s ability and could potentially determine the direction of the artist’s career. Morgan Wade’s Psychopath did not disappoint, and we suspect this young talent to be a strong, female voice to be reckoned with in the industry for a long, long time.
“Regardless of what people say about Psychopath, I’m proud because I feel like it showcases where I am at this moment in time,” Wade confessed. “I have no choice but to be authentic. And I have to feel what I feel. And right now, I’m really feeling the music. I hope you can feel my authenticity and that you can get something out of this project.”
Morgan Wade shares brand new album, ‘PSYCHOPATH,’ out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Morgan Wade announcements and releases.
PSYCHOPATH is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/morgan-wade-psychopath.jpg6301200Dylan Bestlerhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngDylan Bestler2023-08-25 00:03:022023-08-25 00:03:02Morgan Wade: ‘PSYCHOPATH’ Album Review
Zach Bryan’s brand new self-titled album is out now, August 25th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
One of country music’s fastest rising superstars, Zach Bryan is releasing his highly anticipated sophomore album. The self-titled project is officially out now. Full of sixteen songs, including killer collaborations with artists like War and Treaty, Sierra Ferrell, Kacey Musgraves, and The Lumineers, the album leaves fans hanging on to each and every track.
“Really proud to call the writing and production on somethin’ all mine,” Bryan shared on social media. “Thank y’all for your patience, I didn’t make this album to appease people who will never be happy anyways, I made it for my people, hope everyone has a good weekend.”
Zach Bryan’s self-titled album is a must-listen to. Checkout all the new songs and listen below!
Zach Bryan Track List:
Fear & Friday’s (poem)
Overtime
Summertime’s Close
East Side of Sorrow
Hey Driver (ft. War and Treaty)
Fear and Friday’s
Ticking
Holy Roller (ft. Sierra Ferrell)
Jake’s Piano/ Long Island
El Dorado
I Remember Everything (ft. Kacey Musgraves)
Tourniquet
Spotless (ft. The Lumineers)
Tradesman
Smaller Acts
Oklahoma Son
Zach Bryan’s self-titled album is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Zach Bryan announcements and releases.
Zach Bryan is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/zach-bryan-self-titled.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2023-08-25 00:01:252023-08-25 00:45:01Here is Zach Bryan’s Brand New Self-Titled Album
