For more than two decades, Langhorne Slim has been a fearless voice in modern Americana, known for his raw emotion and rule-breaking spirit. On his ninth album, The Dreamin’ Kind, the Nashville-based songwriter plugs in his electric guitar and dives headfirst into big-hearted, 1970s-style rock & roll. Produced by Greta Van Fleet’s Sam F. Kiszka, the record pairs power chords and soaring hooks with the vulnerable storytelling that’s long defined Slim’s work. “It felt like I was blowing some old shit up so I could plant some new flowers,” he says. “I love folk music, but rock & roll tickles the same part of my soul. I wanted to explore that.” The collaboration began after Slim opened for Greta Van Fleet, leading to loose, inspired sessions with Kiszka and drummer Danny Wagner. Together they built songs that move from the propulsive rush of “Rock N Roll” and the swagger of “Haunted Man” to the tender sweep of “Dream Come True” and “Stealin’ Time.” Recorded over a year in Nashville, The Dreamin’ Kind bridges Slim’s rootsy past with a louder, more expansive present. It’s a record of freedom and discovery, equally at home in rock clubs and around campfires — proof that Langhorne Slim, ever the dreamer, still finds new ground to break with every song.

The music is a patchwork amalgam of influences, including: twangy Southern rock (they've opened for the Drive-By Truckers), reverb-soaked psychedelia reminiscent of early My Morning Jacket or fellow Athens residents Phosphorescent, soaring guitar solos à la Neil Young and Crazy Horse, rhythmic jangle from that other Athens band, REM, multi-part vocal harmonies (which every band ought to have, dammit), and, weaving through it all, lyrical slide guitar. - Vox.com

The Brook & The Bluff is a four-piece band with four-part harmonies based in Nashville, TN.Originally from Birmingham, AL, their name is derived from the pockets of Birmingham wherethey grew up—Bluff Park for frontman Joseph Settine, and Mountain Brookfor bassist FredLankford, drummer John Canada and guitarist Alec Bolton.The band built a successful foundation touring, growing from bars in the southeast to headliningsold out rooms in major markets across the country.The Brook & The Bluff recently celebrated the release ofYard Sale (Side A)on April 23rd, 2021featuring four brand new songs from the band. This release is the first half of their full lengthrecord due out in Summer of 2021 produced by Micah Tawlks (Liza Anne, Coin) and releasedthrough Mick Music.