Articles by Clay Burton

Where are you originally from? My hometown is in Jacksonville, FL Where are you located right now? I currently reside in Orlando, FL What level of enjoyment do you get when you release new music? […]

Fiery guitars and southern-style beats are something of a commodity to the mainstream pop consumer these days, but for those of us who live on the left side of the dial, they’re hard to ignore […]

Music can be the great uniting element at the center of a multidimensional life, and in the case of rising star Brielle Brown’s sound, it’s a catalyst for expression well beyond what the western pop […]

Overdrive is an important element of making a powerful electric guitar album, and while a lack of virtuosity can’t be compensated for through top-shelf amplification exclusively, developing a solid tone is the cornerstone of producing […]

To stand on one of the world’s biggest stages and sing under the pressure, no one ever doubted Kechi Okwuchi’s talent. More importantly, she’s never doubted herself. Confidence and drive to succeed is one thing […]

Very few pop veterans can continue hammering out hits after working for five decades. Very few pop veterans are even confident enough to continue releasing music at all after half as long — notable exclusions […]

“An onion ring’s the only ring she’s ever gonna get.” The aptly-titled track “Onion Ring” off of Jesse & The Hogg Brothers’ latest album Get Hammered hard boils the core themes of the album itself […]

How are you making out in 2021 with your music? So far it’s been a pretty good year with my music, from my perspective. I’ve had some growth as an artist (Although, I am fairly […]

The most popular of Australian Sam Green’s songs included on the Spotify service are illustrative of his wide range. His obvious folk influences aside, Green demonstrates a willingness to perform in an assortment of styles […]

Music has to give us something to hope for. It’s escapism in its purest form, yes, but every great song has an uplifting element to it, even if it’s buried under the weight of pain. […]

Canadian based Musician, and Visual Artist, Rick Christian, has just released what may go on to be known as the Covid chronicles. The New Normal is an EP, that is inspired by and centered around, […]

Whispering strings that dance beside delicate vocals male and female the same in “Waltz Through the Ages.” Hustling through a simple groove with exotic swing in “Be Better to Your Neighbor.” Restless in “Hillbilly Lilly” […]

Cheryl B. Engelhardt’s new single, “Ithaca,” is a beautifully ethereal song that captures a moment of inner peace. Without using words, Engelhardt still makes vocals the star of the show with other-worldly chanting layered over […]