We are unbelievably almost done with February but not the amazing music of West Virginia. Check out new music from Mor Ilderton, Five Minute Free Fall, Buni Muni, John R. Miller, Emmalea Deal & The Hot Mess, Mark Price And Brian Cottrill.
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NBC’s “The Voice” alum Mor Ilderton has dropped a powerful single “on the run” that offers the narrative of someone running from who they are and what they’re afraid of in themselves. The folk tinged song feels like a song in the vein of Mumford & Sons and it’s equally as good as the English bands output. The production and performance of this track is once again showcasing that the future is very bright for this West Virginia native.
Five Minute Free Fall is a group of musicians in other projects that got together to try their hand at a collaboration, and the result is a song called “Drowned.” The lineup features Daniel Kittle of Soda Pop Gypsies, solo artist Truman England and Aaron Golden of Beyond The Barrier. The trio have put together a 90’s alt rock sound that would feel at home alongside of Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. Check out the guitar heavy track below.
Buni Muni is a fun time and she lets you know it on “Blue Motorcycle.” The dance musician’s releases will have you dancing along in your head, room or car. On her socials, Buni Muni says the song is a sort of follow up to her song “Pit Bike” and that it’s about getting back on the bike after falling off. “Blue Motorcycle” will be stuck in your head on repeat after just one listen. Check it out below.
Photo by Richard Sperry
R&B Soul Artist, Mark Price has released a track “At The End Of The Day” that sees him asking his loved one, “Will you still be there no matter what?” The soulful song is beautifully crafted and produced. With harmonies and BGV’s that will take you back to the days of Motown, this song is one to turn the lights down low and listen to with your significant other. Listen to it below.
Emmalea Deal & The Hot Mess have dropped their seventh single release since August 2023’s release “Does She Have You.” This new song continues to expand the sound of the band the refuses to be pigeonholed by one genre. This song starts out with a more subdued sound compared to Emmalea’s recent offerings and then completely shifts into a bouncy guitar riff and drum beat that turn it into a pop love affair. Check out “Sour” below.
Photo by Rachel Taylor
John R. Miller has released “Fireside Sessions Volume 2. The six song EP features Miller performing stripped down versions of his songs as well as covers of Michael Hurley and Neil Young. The original tracks are off of his 2023 release “Heat Comes Down.” These barebones versions allow the lyrics to shine as well as the harmony pairings that occur throughout the recording. Check out the Miller original “Basements” below.
Brian Cottrill (The Grey Agents, Dream Trippers) has released a track in conjunction with his daughter Hannah Cottrill called “Greedy Dreams.” This politically charged song takes a shot at the political elite who get rich off the backs of the people they serve. You’ll definitely want to play this one at your next family gathering. Listen below.
