Runaway June: backstory – EP Review

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Runaway June are back with their newest EP titled backstory, out today, August 20th on all streaming platforms.  Check out our full review and listen to the new music below.

We have been big fans of all-girl trio Runaway June since their inception. The ladies first hit the country music scene with the release of their debut project back in September 2018. Now, Naomi Cooke, Natalie Stovall, and Jennifer Wayne come together with three perfectly executed songs on their brand new EP backstory.

“These three songs tell the stories and paint the picture of the heartbreak, joy & freedom that comes along with growing up & moving forward. They represent the road to loving yourself and ultimately someone else,” Runaway June shares on their Instagram. It is clear that the songstresses knew exactly what messages they wanted to convey with their new project.

The first song “Forgot About That” is one of those nostalgic songs that will get suck in your head. Lyrically, the song expresses all the feelings and the memories that rush to the surface, when you run into your ex. The concept is as relatable as can be. We all know what it is like to forget the bad and only remember the good.

“Down The Middle” is a heart-achingly beautiful ballad. The song is palpable, conveying how we all feel when our heart gets broken. Runaway June do not try to sugarcoat or gloss over the heartbreak. They simply share that pain is something you have to go through in order to find your way back to love.

Finally, “T-Shirt” is the up-tempo track off the record. The song is all about female empowerment. The ladies of Runaway June take charge of their lives, refusing to go back to a relationship that no longer serves them. The songstresses express how it feels to find your voice and finally learn your worth in a relationship and in love.

backstory is the perfect reintroduction to Cooke, Stovall, and Wayne. Runaway June showcase, where they have come from with this there-song EP. We cannot wait to learn more about where they are now and where they are headed through their music in the future.

The new project comes just in time for the ladies to hit the road for their stint on Luke Bryan’s ‘Proud To Be Right Here Tour.’ For tickets and more information, head to runawayjune.com.

backstory EP Tracklist:

  1. Forgot About That (Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne, Corey Crowder, Emily Shackelton)
  2. Down The Middle (Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne, Hannah Mulholland, Barry Dean, Tofer Brown)
  3. T-Shirt (Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne, Adam Hambrick, Mark Trussell
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Runaway June’s brand new EP ‘backstory,’ is out today, August 19th.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Runaway June announcements and releases.

To keep up with Runaway June, follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

backstory 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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Kane Brown Releases Brand New Song “One Mississippi”

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Kane Brown’s brand new song, “One Mississippi” is out now, August 20th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track here. Take a look below as we dig into the new track.

Brown continues to explore and expand his sound with each new song he releases. “One Mississippi” comes on the heels of his most recent single “Memory” , Brown’s release with blackbear last month. “Memory” was not the first time Brown explored cross-genre collaborations. He had hit songs not too long ago with Marshmello on “One Thing Right” and with Swae Lee and Khalid on “Be Like That”. Brown has also enjoyed in-genre success with collaborations as well, most recently with fellow country artist Chris Young. Their song “Famous Friends”  went number one earlier this summer.

The diverse sound and musical range that Brown demonstrated in those songs alone can be seen at different points throughout “One Mississippi”. Brown is among the new generation of country music that is constantly mixing in new sounds and hints of other genres to redefine what country music is today and “One Mississippi” is a perfect example of this.

“One Mississippi” is about two people who are always on and off with each other but when they run into each other at this bar, they know they’ll be on again after tonight. Once they bump into each other, it’s just a countdown until they’re together again. The feelings of lonely drunk and deja vu come over them and they know it’s only a matter of time until they’re leaving the bar together.

“One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three shots of Whiskey // Are you on your way // When it tips you, baby come kiss me // I can’t wait, I can’t wait // One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three in the morning // we’ll be on our way // so tipsy, can’t stop kissing // I can’t wait, I can’t wait forever”

You can catch Brown on the Blessed and Free Tour, kicking off this fall with special guests Jordan Davis, Chase Rice, and Restless Road. The 35-city tour hits the New York City Area on November 5th at Barclays and on January 15th at Madison Square Garden.

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Kane Brown’s new song “One Mississippi” is available now on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Kane Brown releases.

To keep up with Kane Brown, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“One Mississippi” 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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Luke Bryan Releases Emotional New Track “Songs You Never Heard”

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Country superstar, Luke Bryan releases a new emotional track titled “Songs You Never Heard.” The song, written by Luke Laird and Josh Osbourne, was released in honor of his late brother, Chris, and alongside his new docu-series Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary.

In this acoustic, melancholy track, Bryan mentions the songs he and his late brother, Chris used to sing along to and the ones Chris would’ve loved had he been alive prior to their releases, such as “Run” by George Strait and “In Color” by Jamey Johnson. As he is reminiscing, Bryan claims he can hear his brother singing along in the car with him, even to the ones he never got to hear. Although his mom would disagree, Bryan states that if Chris was alive today, he’d be Bryan’s number one fan.

“Time marches on, there’s a lot of new // music and memories we’d be drinking to // I think about it and I laugh until it hurts // ‘Cause I can hear you singing along // to songs you never heard”

Bryan’s five-part docu-series premiered on IMDB’s streaming platform earlier this month and touches on Bryan’s life, backstory, career, and how he dealt with the tragedies his family endured. It is unclear whether “Songs You Never Heard” will make an upcoming album or just be part of this new documentary, as “Waves,” Bryan’s current single, is climbing the airplay charts. 

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Luke Bryan releases.

To keep up with Luke Bryan, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Songs You Never Heard” 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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Nelly Collaborates with Blanco Brown and Breland on “High Horse”

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Superstar Nelly collaborates with Blanco Brown and Breland on their new song “High Horse,” out now.  Take a look below as we dig into the song.

Multi-platinum-selling superstar Nelly has dipped his toes into the country world a few times over the years. Now, the rapper is solidifying his staying power in the genre officially releasing a country-inspired album Heartland, due out on August 27th. Last week, Nelly released the second song off the project, “High Horse,” featuring Blanco Brown and Breland.

Full of country twang and vocals, “High Horse” is another funky collaboration. Similar to Nelly’s collab with Florida Georgia Line, “Lil Bit.” The three artists are proving that genre lines do not need to be so solid. Brown, Breland, and Nelly combine all their unique talents and voices in a song that is truly a genre of its own.

“Get up off that high horse // Get up off of this train // Get up off of that high horse // And drop that thing on me // Get up off of that high horse // Get up off of this train // Get up off of that high horse // And drop that thing on me”

Nelly has had crossover success in the country genre since 2004 with Tim McGraw on “Over and Over” He is in a league of his own. It is encouraging to see him take other promising artists under his wing. Blanco Brown and Breland are both rising stars in their own right!

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Nelly releases.

“High Horse” 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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Dan + Shay: ‘Good Things’ – Album Review

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Dan + Shay’s new album Good Things, released today, August 13th is officially available on all streaming platforms. The record features number one songs “Glad You Exist”, “10,000 Hours” with Justin Bieber, and “I Should Probably Go To Bed.” Check out the full review below.

In a time of chaos and uncertainty in the world, we could all use some good things, and Dan + Shay have certainly delivered. With the release of their fourth full-length album, the aptly titled Good Things, out now August 13, the harmonic pair have provided the perfect summer soundtrack. With twelve new tracks of buoyant and bouncy country-pop, Dan + Shay are offering up a hearty dose of ‘good things’.

The record follows in the footsteps of their 2018 smash self-titled album, which included “Tequila,” “All to Myself,” and “Speechless.” When announcing the new release back in July, the pair took to Instagram, writing, “We poured every bit of our hearts into this project and have never been more excited for anything in our entire lives.”

Each song on Good Things was produced and co-written by Dan Smyers, while Shay Mooney also leant his hand to co-writing on eight of the album’s tracks. Other co-writers and co-producers include Nashville heavy-hitters Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Dave Barnes, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds, and Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi. For the project, Dan + Shay also enlisted some big names from the pop world, including Julia Michaels, Shawn Mendes, and Justin Bieber on the previously released, “10,000 Hours”.

Opening with the album’s airy and melodic “Good Things,” Dan + Shay wish an ex well. With its anthemic chorus over rousing beats, the song is both the perfect album opener and the perfect introduction to this era of Dan + Shay. On this track, they’re eternally optimistic, moving on but wishing her well.

“When it’s late at night // And you’re still wide awake // If you’re with your friends or you’re lonely // When you hear somebody start to say my name // Oh when you think of me // I hope you think good things”

That almost tropical feel continues throughout the album, highlighting its way through songs such as “Steal My Love,” and “Body Language.” Likewise, “Irresponsible” is a mid-tempo yet sultry ode to a booty call that may be wrong, but feels oh-so-right. “I’m still gettin’ over the last time, we said it’s the last time,” they admit of their tryst, wondering “How’d we end up here, in the same room?”

While the album definitely embraces up-tempo tracks, the duo’s softer side is still evident on Good Things. “You” is the type of song that fans have come to expect from Dan + Shay, as they celebrate the love of a lucky woman. “If all else goes wrong // Baby, I’ll be alright // ‘Cause I got you.”

Meanwhile, “One Direction” is another such track, and despite its name, it’s sadly not an ode to Harry, Niall, Liam, and Louis. Instead, it’s a love song that shows Mooney flexing his vocal chops, proclaiming his desire to carpe diem in a relationship. “Cause time only moves in one direction // These are the nights we won’t get back // Don’t wanna waste one single second // Don’t want the starts to fall so fast,” they sing. “Cause someday we’ll be sayin’ how // We wish we could turn back around // Time only moves in one direction // Come on, get closеr, come, let me hold you now”

Getting over an ex is a theme on many of the album’s songs, including “Let Me Get Over Her,” a moody piano-driven prayer of desperation to move on. Meanwhile, “Lying” takes on a similar topic in a very different musical way. If there’s something oddly familiar about the track, it’s the piano melody of the Bill Withers classic “Lean on Me” that weaves its way through the song. “I don’t miss you in my bed // I don’t hear you in my head,” they sing. “I don’t love you, I’m not cryin’ // And I swear, I’m not lyin.”

With a mix of airy up-tempo songs and the ballads that Dan + Shay have become known for, Good Things is the perfect album title, delivering good things in spades.

Good Things Tracklist

  1. Good Things (Dan Smyers, Ross Copperman, Jason Evigan, Ashley Gorley)
  2. Steal My Love (Dan Smyers, Andy Albert, Ashley Gorley, Jordan Reynolds)
  3. You (Dan Smyers, Dave Barnes, Jordan Reynolds)
  4. Body Language (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Jordan Reynolds)
  5. Give In To You (Dan Smyers, Julia Michaels, Jordan Reynolds)
  6. Irresponsible (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Julia Michaels, Jordan Reynolds)
  7. Lying (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds, Bill Withers)
  8. One Direction (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds)
  9. Let Me Get Over Her (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Kyle Fishman, Jordan Schmidt, Brad Tursi)
  10. Glad You Exist (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Ryan Lewis, Tayla Parx, Jordan Reynolds)
  11. 10,000 Hours (with Justin Bieber) (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jordan Reynolds, Justin Bieber, Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd)
  12. I Should Probably Go To Bed (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Sean Douglas, Jason Evigan)

 

Our Picks:

  1. “Good Things”
  2. “One Direction”
  3. “You”
  4. “Lying”
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Dan + Shay’s brand new album ‘Good Things’ is out now, August 13th

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Dan + Shay releases.

New York/New Jersey Dan + Shay fans can catch the duo later this month as they will be a part of the Barefoot Music Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey from August 19-22 and tickets are available here. They’ll also be headlining Madison Square Garden on September 16 and New Jersey’s Prudential Center on December 5th.

To keep up with Dan + Shay, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

Good Things 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.

Jameson Rodgers Releases New Single “One Day”

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Jameson Rodgers released a brand new single “One Day,” available now on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig into the song.

Shortly after the release of his debut EP, In It For The Money, rising star Jameson Rodgers released a new single. Rodgers has been teasing this mid-tempo track on social media all week. In the song, he portrays his feelings towards a breakup in a sarcastic, yet distressing way. Rodgers’ says ‘the day I get over her is the same day I’ll quit drinking beers’ (never).

“One day I’m gonna quit drinking these cold beers // One day me and this truck will quit riding roads ‘round here // One day I’m gonna give up barstools and neon lights // One day I’ll get over you; one day I’m gonna die”

Rodgers broke into the mainstream country scene with his release of the now number-one song “Some Girls,” and is currently climbing the charts again with “Cold Beer Calling My Name”–his collaboration with country superstar Luke Combs. “One Day” has the potential to be the singer’s next radio single. It has early fan engagement and enthusiasm.

Jameson Rodgers' new song "One Day" is available now

Jameson Rodgers’ new song “One Day” is available now

Rodgers will get to sing this song on the road this fall on his Cold Beer Calling My Name Tour which starts September 9th in his home state of Mississippi. The tour will stop in New York City at the Bowery Ballroom on October 13th. For tickets, head to his website. 

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Jameson Rodgers releases.

To keep up with Jameson Rodgers, you can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“One Day” 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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Thomas Rhett Debuts Brand New Song “Redneck Be Like”

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Thomas Rhett’s brand new song “Redneck Be Like” is available everywhere now, August 6th. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new track.

As we anticipate the release of the Country Again: Side B album, fans can rejoice in more new music from superstar, Thomas Rhett! An absolute staple in country music, Rhett continues to give fans exactly what they want: more new music. Since returning to his signature sound, fans have fallen in love with his magic all over again. The singer dropped a brand new song “Redneck Be Like,” perfectly in time for his 2021 tour!

The new song is a country-pop vibe that we truly cannot get enough of. “Redneck Be Like” is the perfect song for summertime. It is sure to be a hit at Rhett’s live shows this summer and fall. ‘The Center Point Road Tour’ kicks off on August 13th. The show makes its way to the New York area at Jones Beach on August 26th. This leaves plenty of time for NYC fans to learn every word to this new jam.

Rhett even posted a brand new dance for the track for fans to have some fun with. Check out the moves in the video below.

“We are who we are and we’re proud of it // Livin’ that small-town life // Redneck, redneck be like // All day in the sun // Always havin’ fun // Always gettin’ sunk in that muddy river // Always got a buzz // Always double cup // Catchin’ catfish up on some chicken liver”

According to Rhett, “This song is all about summertime and getting a chance to unwind and let loose.” He later added, “We wrote it about the towns where I grew up in Georgia and Tennessee, and honestly every town we live in for the night when we go on tour. We can’t wait to see y’all on the road and turn this one up.”

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Thomas Rhett’s new song, “Redneck Be Like,” is available now.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Thomas Rhett releases.

To keep up with Thomas Rhett, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Redneck Be Like” 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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Jake Owen Releases Brand New Song “Best Thing Since Backroads”

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Jake Owen’s brand new song “Best Thing Since Backroads” is available everywhere now, August 6th. Take a look below as we dig into the song.

In his brand new song “Best Thing Since Backroads,” superstar, Jake Owen gives the ultimate, country compliment to his soulmate. The new single comes on the heels of Owen’s hit record “GREETINGS FROM… JAKE.”  The album boasted three number one songs, including “Made for You.”

“Best Thing Since Backroads” compares a romance to the euphoric nature of a backroad. An interesting concept, Owen manages to keep his southern-boy charm on the new track. “It’s always exciting releasing new music. It feels great being back out on the road and bringing happiness to people,” Owen shared in a recent press release.

“You’re the best thing since back roads, baby // Pedal to the medal with the windows down // Sunshine setting on a cross that saves me // Hanging from a rearview in red dirt clouds // Two-lane heaven’s one hell of a view // But it ain’t got nothing on you”

The new track is a joyous one. It will absolutely be a fun one to sing along to during Owen’s live shows. Fans can rejoice in this new wave of music for the hitmaker. Keep “Best Thing Since Backroads” on your radar!

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Jake Owen releases.

To keep up with Jake Owen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Best Thing Since Backroads” 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.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: The Latest in Country Music – 8/6/21

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – 8/6/21

  • TRAVIS DENNING – Releasing his sophomore studio project, ‘Dirt Road Down’ fans get to know even more about Travis Denning in this new collection of songs… More >>
  • CHRIS YOUNG – On Chris Young’s new album, ‘Famous Friends’, there are songs to dance to, cry to, fall in love to, and maybe most importantly, fall in love with… More >>
  • LACI KAYE BOOTH – Laci Kaye Booth introduces herself with her debut self-titled EP. Complete with eight brand new tracks, each conveying different sides of her artistry and influences, listen to the project here… More >>
  • JORDAN ROWE – Jordan Rowe co-wrote all eight tracks on his debut album, ‘Bad Case of the Good Ole Boy,’ and it’s safe to say that he’s crafted a perfect introduction of himself to the country world… More >>
  • JACKSON MICHELSON – Jackson Michelson continues to release music that speaks to both his artistry as a singer and as a songwriter. He finds ways to reinvent old stories into fresh and innovative new sounds. His latest release, “Love High” is no different… More >>
  • ASHLEY COOKE – A duet we didn’t know we needed, listen to Ashley Cooke’s brand new track “Good Goodbye” featuring Jimmie Allen… More >>
  • KOLBY COOPER – As a vocalist and as a songwriter, Kolby Cooper is a name you will want to pay attention to. Listen to his debut project, ‘Boy From Anderson County’, now… More >>

Take a listen to all of these tracks and more 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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Kolby Cooper: ‘Boy From Anderson County’ – EP Review

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Kolby Cooper’s EP Boy From Anderson County is out today, August 6th, on all streaming platforms. Check out our full review and listen to the new music below.

There is nothing like witnessing an artist’s debut project. Today, singer-songwriter, Kolby Cooper is on full display. The rising artist officially dropped his debut EP, Boy From Anderson County. Cooper wears his heart on his sleeve on the release, sharing all sides of his personality and his story with fans.

The record kicks off with one of the most personal songs on the EP. The title track depicts the love story between Cooper and his wife. The singer thanks his wife for making him the man he is today, teaching him all about life and himself, and of course, convincing him to follow his dreams.

“She made me better // She made me stronger // She made me want this dream so bad // She made me wish forever // Wasn’t all the time we had // She showed me every single thing I didn’t know about me // and I thank god every day that that girl found me”

Next up, “Good For You” showcases the rough and rowdy side of Cooper’s vocals. Written by Cooper along with singer-songwriter Jameson Rodgers and Brent Anderson, the song feels radio-ready. It has the right mix of grit and rhythm. Lyrically the premise of the song is relatable, as Cooper sings about pining after a girl, who did not want him.

On “Excuses,” Cooper slows it down again. This time, the singer somberly shares how it feels to watch a relationship come to its end. The old “it ain’t you, it’s me” is just the start of all the excuses. Similarly on “Way To Go,” Cooper expresses the end of a relationship, but this time putting the blame on himself. The singer’s honesty and vulnerability is evident on this standout track.

Picking the tempo up yet again, “The Song Don’t Make No Sense” is an ode to a complicated ex and break-up. The high-caliber innovation within this song is both refreshing and fun to listen to. The innovation continues with the last song off the record, “Her Favorite Songs.” Cooper has the last laugh on this song, as he sings about his nemesis’ girl singing all his favorite songs.

“Cause now when you get home // Your speakers are full-blown // Your girl is singing at the top of her lungs // Spin in the kitchen // Hey baby, listen // You tell her how you never heard this one // I know that you heard it // I know you know who it is // Ain’t the first song she’s played this playlist”

Cooper’s debut project is nothing short of fantastic. He is the real deal, both as a vocalist and as a songwriter. Fans should keep the singer on their radar.

Boy From Anderson CountyEP Tracklist:

  1. Boy From Anderson County
  2. Good For You
  3. Excuses
  4. Way To Go
  5. The Song Don’t Make No Sense
  6. Her Favorite Songs
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Kolby Cooper’s new EP ‘Boy From Anderson County,’ is out now

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Kolby Cooper announcements and releases.

To keep up with Kolby Cooper, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 

Boy From Anderson CountyEP 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.