Billy Crain is one of the most intriguing and eclectic artists off our modern times. The singer-songwriter pens classic Rock n’ Roll songs, with a dash of blues on the side. Throughout the years Crain has played with the greats from The Rolling Stones to ZZ Top to most notably, The Allman Brothers. His twangy-style and intriguing vocals make us want to hear more from the artist. And this Fall we will have the pleasure. Gearing up to release his new record, “Broken Things,”later this month, Crain is already on our Year End list for Top Releases. His Southern style blends with the Nashville sound that enlightens and delightens with every listen. Open your ears to one of his acclaimed singles making waves on the charts, “Cold Feet.”

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/billycrain/cold-feet

Josh Taerk is an artist that has been on our radar for the past few months. His newest release to head into the world “Stages,” is an insightful EP that brings the essence of music to life. Released this past Friday, October 20th, he paves the way for his unique and enticing songwriting and lyricism. Praised by the likes of Bruce Springsteen’s drummer, Max Weinberg, Taerk already had the seal of approval.  Taerk says of the release “I picked the name Stages for this EP because of the different stages of my writing, the different stages of my career, the stages I get to play on night after night, and the many stages of my life so far. All of these different stages have contributed to who I am and have shaped the songs I write.”  With key singles like “Learning to Let Go,” Josh Taerk hits a home run on the new EP. Catch it below!

Find Josh Taerk via Socials:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/joshtaerk
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joshtaerk/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/joshtaerk

The Make Pretend unveil their newest video ‘Sorry I Let You Down,” which is a perfect way to head into the end of the year.  The Make Pretend is the “nom de guerre” of  NYC artist Jason Verlaine. Alongside Verlaine’s songwriting and vocals, he plays in close collaboration with Matt Keating and Greg Wieczorek (Norah Jones, Joseph Arthur, Autumn Defense) to produce an infectious set of tunes driven by an indie spirit and a diverse sound that calls to mind influences such as The Smiths, R.E.M., and Lou Reed.

The recently released record, “Fortune Factory,” is an epic collection of songs that bring The Make Pretend to life.

WATCH  “Sorry I Let You Down” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgLDrJe5fQ8

Find The Make Pretend on Social Media:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/themakepretend

Instagram: www.instagram.com/themakepretend/

Website: themakepretend.com

New York based by way of Tokyo artist Mishti, has recently released her enticing new single “Weight of My Heart.”  Creating and diving into music from an early age, Mishti  has taken over stages around New York City such as Piano’s and the Bowery Electric. Her eclectic style creates a sonically alluring sound that will draw you in with every listen. Creating her own signature brand of Pop-Rock, her artistry comes to life with elements of Chicago Blues, Klezemer and Slash throughout. One of the most noteworthy artists of 2017, Mishti is taking over the world one song at a time. Give a listen to her latest masterpiece, “Weight of My Heart,” below!

Stream “Weight Of My Heart” here: https://soundcloud.com/mishtimusic/weight-of-my-heart-mishti

A is for Atom kicks off the weekend with his clever new EP “Last Man on the Moon,” which is astonishing from start to finish. The moniker of Brooklyn-based Mike Cykoski, we have heard his musical skills evolve over the past few years. His charismatic and bold sound carries throughout the short-but-sweet EP, that puts him ahead of the rest in the game of Indie.

Songstress Sarah Ragsdale releases her anticipated new album, Whimsical Romance with the world today. With a string of ambitious singles, Ragsdale has been on the Modern Mystery radar for quite some time now. Her eclectic charm and unique instrumentation, create a well-rounded recorded, filled with subtle pop hooks and creative lyricism. The playful record tells the stories of life’s ups and downs, romance and beyond, with standout singles such as “Next Time,” and “This Kiss.” Kickstart your weekend with a little Sarah Ragsdale in your headphones; you won’t regret it!

Find Sarah Ragsdale and Whimsical Romance via: https://www.sarahragsdale.com/https://www.sarahragsdale.com/