Born & Bred is your source for music emanating from the hills of West Virginia. We are excited to showcase the enormous and diverse talent that has been bred here. Check out these new release from Bleach, Alabaster Boxer, Brian Cottrill and Amy McIntire
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Bleach has released the third track from their upcoming album “The Fox Den Sessions (Vol 1)” which sees them tackling songs from their entire catalog and re-recording them to be more in line with how the songs evolved over the years through live performances. This newest track “Epidermis Girl” is from their first release “Space.” The track is about finding love that is more than skin deep and focusing on what matters. Thieving was a favorite from that first release and this version has made the song feel brand new and revitalized with a modern sound. Listen below.
Alabaster Boxer recently released the audio of their track “Two Sides Of The Same Coin” from their appearance on Born & Bred’s Stomping Grounds series. This version of the song captures the raw energy that AB brings to their sets and highlights what each member of the group brings to the table. Listen to the song below.
West Virginia singer, songwriter, and producer Brian Cottrill takes a bold step outside his rock roots with the release of his vibrant new electropop single and music video, “She’s My Queen,” out September 18, 2026. Inspired by synth-driven pioneers like Gary Numan and The Cars, the self-produced track delivers driving rhythms, playful lyrics, and infectious electronic textures, with Cottrill playing every instrument alongside vocal contributions from his daughters, Erica Cottrill and Brooke Conte. Written as a tongue-in-cheek ode to his wife, the song pairs its larger than life declaration of romantic devotion with a rich, meticulously crafted soundscape that introduces a fresh, futuristic evolution to the veteran musician’s catalog.
Complementing the track’s modern energy, the accompanying music video was filmed on location in Venice, Italy. The iconic city’s historic canals and timeless architecture serve as a striking backdrop to the song’s high-energy electronic pulse, highlighting Cottrill’s continued drive to explore new creative horizons after decades in the West Virginia music scene. “She’s My Queen” is available on all major streaming platforms.
Amy Grace McIntire released a new track and video for her track “Suburbia.” McIntire, who also performs as one half of the group MA’AM, sings about the grotesque aspects of living in a suburban hellscape that drain the soul. The lyrics describe a longing to escape and not be laid to rest for eternity in a place that feels so far from home. Listen to the track below and check out the video directed by Jason Lockart of Alabaster Boxer on YouTube.
