Jelly Roll’s new album, Beautifully Broken is out now, October 11th on all streaming platforms. Learn more here and listen below.
Jelly Roll is an absolute mega-star and deservingly so! Time and time again he is praised not only for his incredible music, but for the compassion and joy he brings to others. While his debut country album was a hit with fans and industry alike, his sophomore record, Beautifully Broken might be his best project to date. Beautifully Broken is officially out today.
In an interview with New York Times Magazine, Jelly Roll shared his intentions behind this album and the 22 songs on it. “I’m looking for songs that have a purpose. When I go to put out a song under the name Jelly Roll, I think to myself, Why?” Because for the first time in my life, it has nothing to do with a financial decision. I’m well past putting out anything for money. So, now, it really is a why.”
Beautifully Broken is the record we all need. Go listen to it, stream, and it buy it ASAP!
Beautifully BrokenTrack List:
Winning Streak
Burning
Heart of Stone
I Am Not Okay
When The Drugs Don’t Work (with IIsey)
Higher Than Heaven (with Wiz Khalifa)
Liar
Everyone Bleeds
Get By
Unpretty
Grace
What It Takes
Hey Mama
Time of Day (with mgk)
Born Again
Guilty
Little Light
Hear Me Out
Woman
Smile So Much
My Cross
What’s Wrong With Me
Jelly Roll’s new album, ‘Beautifully Broken’ 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 future Jelly Roll releases.
Beautifully Broken is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music 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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Dylan Gossett shares new song, “Tree Birds” out now, October 11th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new song below.
Every now and then and artist comes out of the woodwork, and takes the music industry (and fans) by storm. Dylan Gossett is that artist in country music right now. Despite being a rising artist, Gossett has garnered millions of fans due to his impressive vocals and arguably even more impressive songwriting. Following the footsteps of country-folk artists, Gossett creates music that speaks to the soul. Today, the singer-songwriter is sharing his newest song called “Tree Birds.”
“Tree Birds” is poetic in nature. The song feels romantic, whimsical, and homey. Throughout the song, you cannot help but to be transported to simpler times, where love and beauty existed in tandem, and nothing else quite mattered.
“Burnt fingers and broken lighters // We’re a far way from the house // And we’re singing songs like the tree birds // Melodies just sound better from our mouth // Well I’d ask you to dance if you don’t mind // I’ll spin you round and watch you twirl just like a top // And the weather was treatin’ us awfully kind // When the sunsets so damn pretty the moon stayed out to watch”
Gossett is a star in the making! Make sure you listen to his new song “Tree Birds” ASAP!
Dylan Gossett’s new song, “Tree Birds” 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 future Dylan Gossett releases.
“Tree Birds” 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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Riley Green shares brand new song, “Change My Mind” out now, October 4th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Riley Green continues to give fans what they want: more music. His pure heart, undeniable talent, and incredible storytelling continue to be staples in all of his music. As fans await his next studio album, Don’t Mind If I Do, Green shares another small taste of what is to come. His new single, “Change My Mind” is out now.
Like the majority of his music catalog, “Change My Mind” shows off Green’s incredible talent. Written by the singer-songwriter with co-writers Erik Dylan and Randy Montana, the new song fits in seamlessly with Green’s style and vibe.
“Change My Mind” is another flawless addition to Green’s growing catalog of music. Stay tuned for his 18 song record coming in a few weeks, due out October 18th!
Riley Green shares brand new song “Change My Mind,” 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 Riley Green releases.
For the newest country music hits check-out our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Lanie Gardner shares new track, “Somewhere, Nowhere In Carolina” out now, October 4th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new song below.
BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville new signee, Lanie Gardner is ready for the world to know her name. Gardner has already earned millions of views across her socials and streaming platforms with her incredible voice and vibe. Today, Gardner shares her newest single, “Somewhere, Nowhere In Carolina,” in conjunction with the announcement that her debut album, A Songwriter’s Diary is slated for release on October 25th.
From the first moment where “Somewhere, Nowhere In Carolina” begins, it is hard to tear yourself away from the captivating song. The tune is nostalgic yet full of personal anecdotes, life experiences, and stories that seem true to Gardner. Her songwriting feels elevated, honest, and special on the new track. Gardner’s North Carolina roots are shining on this track in the best possible way.
“Somewhere, Nowhere In Carolina” is a must add! If the single is any inclination of what is to come on the record, A Songwriter’s Diary, fans are in for a real treat. Check back on October 25th for the full album and pre-save/pre-add it here now.
Lanie Gardner shares new song “Somewhere, Nowhere in Carolina,” 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 Lanie Gardner releases.
“Somewhere, Nowhere In Carolina” 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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Tucker Wetmore’s new project, Waves on a Sunset EP is out now, October 4th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
There are few stars in Nashville that are currently rising as quickly as Tucker Wetmore. Signed to UMG Nashville in partnership with Back Blocks Music this summer, the singer-songwriter’s debut EP, Waves on a Sunset, is out now.
Featuring eight new tracks, including the viral hit “Wine Into Whiskey,” the EP is poised to continue the singer-songwriter’s meteoric rise. Wetmore co-wrote five of the eight tracks, which find him bending genres and dabbling in everything from country to pop to rock to hip hop.
The 24-year old took to Instagram to announce the project, sharing “In a lot of ways this feels like my introduction to the world so I wanted to share some sides of me y’all haven’t seen yet. These songs have been mine for a while, but I can’t wait to make them ours.”
The music on the EP finds itself perfectly placed in the lane of mid-tempo, radio-friendly country music, much in the vein of Bailey Zimmerman, Morgan Wallen, and Russell Dickerson. This is evidenced immediately on the opening track, “Silverado Blue,” which perfectly balances twang with country lyricism and pop sensibilities.
Heartbreak weaves its way through songs like “Wine Into Whiskey,” “Wind Up Missin’ You,” and “What Would You Do.” While “What Would You Do” finds him confronting a cheater over hip hop-laden beats, “Wind Up Missin’ You” finds him musing that he’ll be devastated if a one-night stand doesn’t become something more. Lastly, “Wine Into Whiskey” finds him grappling with his own mistakes as the cause of a woman’s broken heart.
“I took a good thing and I turned it into goodbye // Took the fire in her eyes, put it on ice // Turned that angel’s world upside down // Dipped her wings in Tennessee brown // I turned her callin’ me into callin’ me a mistake // Turned heart of gold into a heartbreak // If I was her, I’d damn sure hate me // I turned her love into pain and her wine into whiskey”
“You, Honey” may be the album’s most country-laden track, both in instrumentation and lyrics, while “Break First” is a catchy earworm in the best way possible. With hints of pop and catchy guitar riffs, it’s sure to be another hit for Wetmore. Meanwhile, “What I Ain’t Looking” has him humble and grateful, acknowledging the best moments in his life that have come along when he wasn’t seeking them out.
The EP ends with its most sparse and raw moment, “Mister Miss Her,” which finds the singer sharing his broken heart over a stripped and acoustic track. “I’m Mister Miss her, and she ain’t missing me,” He sings, voice laced with emotion.
For Tucker Wetmore, his Waves on a Sunset EP is a way for the Washington native to introduce himself to country music fans. With a mix of genre-bending country that is already spawning viral success, it’s sure to continue his meteoric rise.
Waves Of A Sunset Track List:
Silverado Blue (Tucker Wetmore, Brett Sheroky, Dan Wilson)
Wine Into Whiskey (Tucker Wetmore, Jacob Hackworth, Justin Ebach)
You, Honey (Tucker Wetmore, Josh Thompson, Michael Lotten)
Wind Up Missin’ You ( Tucker Wetmore, Thomas Archer, Chris LaCorte)
Break First (Michael Tyler, Matt Roy, Lauren Hungate, Matt Dragstrem)
When I Ain’t Lookin’ (Austin Goodloe, Thomas Archer, Michael Tyler, Tucker Beathard)
What Would You Do? (Tucker Wetmore, Gabe Foust, Jacob Hackworth, Jaxson Free)
Mister Miss Her (Blake Pendergrass, Jaxson Free, Chris LaCorte)
Country Swag Picks:
Wine Into Whiskey
Break First
You, Honey
Tucker Wetmore shares debut EP, ‘Waves On A Sunset,’ 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 Tucker Wetmore releases.
Waves On A Sunset is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music 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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Conner Smith’s new project, The Storyteller EP is out now, October 4th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
Just eight months ago, rising country star, Conner Smith, released his debut album Smoky Mountains, a reflective ode to his home state of Tennessee. The 24-year-old quickly returns with five brand-new tracks for fans to enjoy. The name of the EP is fitting—all five songs portray vastly different stories. The title track opens the project and reminds listeners that everyone—no matter your fame, money, or occupation—has a unique story to tell. This tune is unique in itself because it does not follow the standard template; it just has three exclusive verses.
“Shakespeare wrote the plays // And Van Gogh did it with paint // And Granddad did it working on the lines // Yeah, that’s a storyteller”
While the first song offers a western vibe, track 2, “Nostalgia,” beautifully blends bluegrass with the modern stylings of today’s music. Smith describes a common theme in country—two young optimists who think their summer fling is strong enough to span 2,000 miles. The third song, a Smith solo write, depicts the life of an everyday farmer and the hardships he goes through just to make ends meet. In this humbling tune, the singer cites that rain and hard work help grow the crops, but prayer is the main force that supports him and his family.
“Because he knows you gotta work hard but pray even harder // He just wants to hand out a good life to his son and daughter // Yeah you can learn a lot about faith from a farmer”
In the most upbeat tune on the record, “Rollin’ Down the Road” is about the joy of living life as a touring artist. Cleto Cordero, who has three co-writes on this project, provides his twangy vocals on the second verse and chorus. Although it’s not the life his mother wished for and he frequently wakes up with hangovers, he wouldn’t have it any other way.
“We’re just rollin’ down the road, me and my best friends // Livin’ out a dream with a suitcase in my hand // Just outlaw livin’, country song pickin’ // All green lights on the life we’re livin’ // Rollin’”
The closing track, “The Garden,” is mellow tune about slowing life down and taking in its simple pleasures; the exact opposite of the previous song. In the bridge, he states “ain’t no use in climbing mountains, just to come back down again.” The contrast of these two tracks signifies the true meaning of the record—whether you’re a gardener or selling out venues, everyone is still a storyteller.
“I think for better or worse, my natural state as a songwriter is thinking deeply on big picture themes and the captivating power of stories,” Smith shared in a press release. “It’s amazing to think about how stories can really move people and I’ve always been fascinated with how to do that through music, ever since I was a little kid writing songs. The Storyteller feels like a rare creative moment that I wanted to capture by telling stories in a cool way.”
Smith will showcase these songs on his corresponding tour this fall, which kicks off this Sunday in Utah. For tickets, head to his website.
The Storyteller Track List:
The Storyteller – (Conner Smith, Dwight Baker, Cleto Cordero)
Nostalgia – (Conner Smith, Dwight Baker)
Faith From A Farmer – (Conner Smith)
Rollin’ Down The Road (featuring Cleto Cordero) – (Conner Smith, Dwight Baker, Cleto Cordero)
The Garden – (Conner Smith, Dwight Baker, Cleto Cordero)
Conner Smith shares new EP, ‘The Storyteller,’ 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 Conner Smith releases.
The Storyteller is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music 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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Nate Smith shares brand new album California Gold, officially out now, October 4th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new album below.
Sony Music Nashville’s Nate Smith has already notched an impressive three #1 singles and scored an ACM for New Male Artist of the Year. Now, the rising country superstar is back with his sophomore album, California Gold.
On the sixteen track collection, the California native explores new yet familiar sounds, which he describes as “nostalgic” but with “modern country context.” In fact, much of the album is inspired by and takes cues from some of the biggest pop-rock bands from the early 2000’s, including Lifehouse, 3 Doors Down, and the Goo Goo Dolls.
That influence is heavily felt throughout the LP, weaving its way through many of the anthemic tracks, where his voice sounds perfectly at home. Songs such as the album opener “Fix What You Didn’t Break,” “Want Me Back,” “Perfect,” and “I Wish I Never Felt” find Smith firmly settled into that radio-friendly country-rock lane.
Of “Fix,” Smith says, “I’ve always been a huge fan of big epic pop-rock songs of the 2000s…to me, [it] feels like the perfect blend of 2000s rock and heartfelt country. I want to make love songs that cut deep but are still tough. I teamed up with the same crew that wrote ‘World On Fire’ with me: Ashley Gorley, Lindsay Rimes and Taylor Philips. This is easily one of my favorites that I’ve released. It’s a bit of a theme song for this new project.”
Likewise, “Want Me Back” is a driving and catchy uptempo that’s absolutely perfect for radio as he grapples with the aftermath of a woman who’s changed everything about him. “As I miss who I was baby, I want me back,” He muses.
That same early 2000’s pop influence can be heard most noticeably on “Can You Die From a Broken Heart,” which finds him trading verses with pop-punk icon and frequent collaborator, Avril Lavigne. “‘Can You Die From A Broken Heart’ is the epitome of what a heartbreak ballad should feel and sound like,” Smith says. “The bridge is my favorite part of the song because it’s so epic with the soaring ‘ohs’ and feels like it gives the slightest nod to ‘I’m With You’, which happens to be my favorite Avril song. I think this song will touch hearts in a deep and meaningful way.”
Smith grapples with heartbreak on tracks like “I Wish I Never Felt,” “Faith,” and “Gave It All.” While “I Wish” finds him regretting a relationship due to the heartbreak it led to, “Gave” is a thumping dance-inspired track about giving all to a relationship that just didn’t work out. “Faith” finds him stretching his voice into a powerful growl, cleverly turning lyrics into a double meaning as he sings, “I lost Hope on a Friday night, watched her walk away under neon lights, I found Grace almost made her mine, had to cut her off at closing time… Everything changed as soon as you told me your name, tonight I need a little Faith.”
The California native has a voice that truly shines on ballads, including the powerfully building “Carry You Home” which finds him jumping headfirst into a new relationship, in the hopes that a drunken one night stand will turn into much more if they decide to slow things down the morning after. “Not Of This Earth” is an ethereal and lush love song about a love that’s so great it transcends the natural world, while “Bittersweet” finds him channeling his inner Teddy Swims over mournful piano and strings. Here, he’s lost between love and hate, his raspy voice emoting “The last line of the song of you and me is always gonna be bittersweet.”
The album’s title track is one of the most unique on the album, a sonic detour into a lush and Laurel Canyon-inspired ode to growing up in California. Inspired by a text conversation with a friend, the phrase “California Gold” immediately evoked memories of life in the Golden State, musing, “You can’t put a price on the good times that never get old, California gold.”
While Nate Smith dabbles in new sounds throughout his sophomore album, his voice and style find him at home in whatever he does, and California Gold is truly Nashville gold.
California Gold Track List:
Fix What You Didn’t Break
Want Me Back
What Alone Looks Like
Can You Die From A Broken Heart (with Avril Lavigne)
Perfect
Carry You Home
Goodbye Again
Not Of This Earth
Wish I Never Felt
Faith
Bittersweet
Gave It All
Hurtless
Bulletproof
California Gold
I Like It (with Alesso)
Country Swag Picks:
Fix What You Didn’t Break
Want Me Back
Can You Die from a Broken Heart
Carry You Home
California Gold
Nate Smith shares new album, ‘California Gold,’ 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 Nate Smith releases.
California Gold is 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.
Brett Young shares new track, “Say Less,” out now, September 27th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new song below.
Brett Young is one of those artists in country music who can do no wrong. Every song he releases feels distinctly him, and typically touches the heartstrings of all his fans. Today, Young releases a flirty new song cleverly titled, “Say Less.”
Young’s smooth and alluring vocals are top notch on this new track. “Say Less” encapsulates how it feels to be in a healthy relationship, where two people know exactly what the other person wants and needs. It feels current, romantic, and fun to listen to, as the lyrics capture exactly what true love feels like. Written by Young alongside incredible collaborators, Ben Caver and Justin Ebach, “Say Less” fits the format of previously released songs, that seem to work again and again for the team
“I know we got plans to go out tonight // But you’re giving me some pretty strong stay-in vibes // You ain’t gotta beg, baby save your breath // say less // You already poured me whiskey, got me tipsy, leaned in to kiss me // whispered in my ear, kinda quiet // Maybe we should kill the lights yeah // Whatever you want tonight // I’ll do it // You ain’t gotta talk // just walk me through it // It ain’t even fair the way that you’re wearing that black dress // girl, I confess”
We are excited to see what Young has in store next for his fans. We can only hope that “Say Less” is the start of more music to come soon!
Brett Young shares new song, “Say Less,” 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 Brett Young releases.
“Say Less” 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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Conner Smith shares new track, “The Storyteller,” out now, September 27th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new song below.
Conner Smith is one of the most exciting artists in country music right now. The singer-songwriter is a true artist in every sense of the word. As he embarks on his next chapter in his career, Smith surprised fans with a new EP coming on October 4th. Today, Smith gives fans a taste of the new project with the title track, “The Storyteller.”
The new song, “The Storyteller” is a true work of art. Smith and his co-writers, Dwight Baker and Flatland Cavalry’s, Cleto Cordero capture the essence of what it means to leave your mark on the world. Some people do it through songs, some people do it through manual labor, and others create visual art. No matter what the medium is, it all tells a story.
According to Smith that exactly the sentiment this song and the upcoming project embodies. “I think for better or worse, my natural state as a songwriter is thinking deeply on big picture themes and the captivating power of stories. It’s amazing to think about how stories can really move people and I’ve always been fascinated with how to do that through music, ever since I was a little kid writing songs. The Storyteller feels like a rare creative moment that I wanted to capture by telling stories in a cool way.”
“From the start of time // How God designed to leave that empty space // For every man alive // To try to find some meaning in the blanks // Shakespeare wrote the plays // And Van Gogh did it with paint // And Granddad did it working on the lines // Yeah, that’s a storyteller // A damn good storyteller”
Stay tuned for The Storyteller, the project coming next week!
Conner Smith’s new single, “The Storyteller” 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 future Conner Smith releases.
“The Storyteller” 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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Dylan Marlowe’s debut album, Mid-Twenties Crisis is out now, September 27th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
For rising country star Dylan Marlowe, his debut album Mid-Twenties Crisis, represents a snapshot of his life at a very specific point in time. On his first full-length with Sony Music Nashville, the Georgia native shares fifteen new tracks detailing life in his mid-twenties.
“Mid-Twenties Crisis is a record I wrote in my mid-twenties, really over the last two or three years,” shares Marlowe. “There’s a bunch of songs that are going to be fun to play live. I also thought it was really important to make sure I had some deeper lyrics as well. ‘Mid-Twenties Crisis’ was actually the last song to make the record. I’m so proud of that song—it’s kind of vulnerable but I hope y’all can relate and that you love the record.”
Featuring Side A and Side B, the new collection is entirely written or co-written by Marlowe, who enlisted Seth Ennis, Jordan Minton, Trannie Anderson, and many more to add their talents.
The result is a solid body of anthemic country mixed with softer and more vulnerable moments, including the poignant and relatable title track.
“I’m the only one of my friends without a car seat // Sitting in the backseat of my truck // And lately I’ve been further from Jesus than I’ve ever been // But I swear that I’m trying to patch things up,” He muses, heart on his sleeve. “I think I’m going through a mid-twenties crisis // I’m 27 and it feels like my life is // Flying by and I don’t know where the time has gone // And I still can’t tell if I’m one step ahead or one step behind // Everybody’s telling me that I’ll be alright // So, maybe my thirties are the silver lining// But right now, it feels like a mid-twenties crisis”
Collaborations also provide great moments on the LP, including “Stick to My Guns,” featuring Riley Green, and “Boys Back Home” with Dylan Scott. The latter finds him out on the road, missing his friends. “I wrote ‘Boys Back Home’ with Joe Fox and Seth Ennis because I got homesick when I moved to Nashville and missed all of my friends back home,” Marlowe shared. “Dylan Scott took me on my first tour and I ended up showing him the song on the road. He loved it and I ended up asking him to sing on it with me. A year and a half in the making and I’m excited for the fans to finally have it!”
Likewise, “Stick to My Guns” is a clear standout, as the pair celebrate their upbringings and their beliefs, proclaiming that they’re not about to change for anyone. “Where I stick to these boots I’m putting down // Stick to this cross around my neck // Stick to these roots stuck in the ground // Way I was raised ain’t let me down yet // In a world that’s changing // I sure as hell ain’t, son // So, I’ll sit right here with a rifle and a beer ‘til the good Lord comes // And stick to my guns”
Anthemic, pop-rock tinted country is prevalent on the album, ripe for a live show in the form of the earwormy “Heaven’s Sake,” “I Never Miss,” “Heart Brakes,” and “Bat Outta Hell (With a Boat on the Back).” The album’s opener is especially bombastic, immediately garnering your attention, while “Heart Brakes” is a catchy single-ready ode to making bad decisions with one’s heart.
Matters of the heart are a common theme throughout the collection, as Marlowe finds himself broken and downtrodden on songs like “Hungover in a Deer Stand,” “Hang It Up,” and “Devil On My Shoulder.” Of “Devil,” he says “I had the idea of ‘devil on my shoulder.’ We wanted to find a different angle with the phrase so the song talks about how sometimes you can try everything you can to get over somebody, but you still can’t at the end of the day. I think it’s a fun song and I hope y’all enjoy it.”
Meanwhile, Marlowe’s country boy sensibilities inhabit almost every song, as he dabbles in hunting, fishing, and all the things that make country life great. “Deer on the Wall” finds him humorlessly dealing with cohabitating, agreeing to pillows in every room and giving up every drawer to keep his prized deer on the wall. Meanwhile, “You Did It Too” celebrates the way he was raised and the fact that it can only be understood by those who did it too.
The album ends with the sparse and powerful “The Fence,” which finds Marlowe thankful for someone who stopped him in his tracks, fencing him in when he needed it most.While it may seem like an unusual metaphor, it works flawlessly, proving the skill of the singer-songwriter as a lyricist and storyteller.
“I was hell on wheels // You were heaven sent // I wasn’t no good deal // You didn’t mind a bit // You stopped me // You caught me // Roped all my crazy in // I was a tumbleweed just blowin’ in the wind // Thank God, girl That you were the fence”
For Dylan Marlowe, Mid-Twenties Crisis represents a young singer-songwriter coming of age, grappling with his identity and his upbringing, falling in and out of love, and singing songs about all of the above.
Mid Twenties Crisis Track List:
Side A:
Heaven’s Sake (Dylan Marlowe / Seth Ennis / Joe Fox)
Deer on the Wall (Dylan Marlowe / Zach Abend / Seth Ennis)
Mid-Twenties Crisis (Dylan Marlowe)
Heart Brakes (Dylan Marlowe / Jordan Minton / Lindsay Rimes)
Stick to My Guns (feat. Riley Green) (Dylan Marlowe / Benjy Davis / Abram Dean / Joe Fox / Reid Isbell)
Hungover in a Deer Stand (Dylan Marlowe / Trannie Anderson / Ryan Beaver / David Garcia)
Hang It Up (Dylan Marlowe / Tyler Chambers)
Side B:
Shop Radio (Dylan Marlowe / Tyler Chambers / Johnny McGuire)
Devil on My Shoulder (Dylan Marlowe / Beau Bailey / Rocky Block / Kyle Fishman)
I Never Miss (Dylan Marlowe / Rocky Block / Mark Holman / Blake Pendergrass)
There Goes That (Dylan Marlowe / Seth Ennis / Joe Fox)
Boys Back Home (feat. Dylan Scott) (Dylan Marlowe / Seth Ennis / Joe Fox)
You Did It Too (Dylan Marlowe / Dallas Davidson / Joe Fox)
Bat Outta Hell (With a Boat on the Back) (Dylan Marlowe / Jessie Jo Dillon / Kyle Fishman)
The Fence (Dylan Marlowe / Jimi Bell / Tyler Chambers / Benjy Davis / Seth Ennis / Mikey Reeves)
Country Swag Picks:
Heart Brakes
Stick to My Guns (with Riley Green)
I Never Miss
Dylan Marlowe shares debut album, ‘Mid-Twenties Crisis,’ out now on all streaming platforms.
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Mid-Twenties Crisis is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
