The Fostered is now available on digital and on demand. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
The Fostered – A Chilling New Thriller Debuts This Week
Available on Digital and On Demand starting June 24, 2025
🎬 Synopsis
After their parents’ tragic murder-suicide, twin sisters are taken in by a gentle foster mother and her resentful husband. As tensions rise in the dysfunctional household, it becomes unclear whether the real danger comes from the cruel foster father—or from the girls themselves.
“Don’t be afraid of what you see… Be afraid of what you don’t!”
⭐ Review
The Fosteredis a tense, slow-burning psychological thriller that explores grief, trauma, and the thin line between victim and threat. Following the horrific loss of their parents, twin sisters find themselves in the care of a seemingly kind foster mother, Amy, and her cold, volatile husband, Kevin.
Directors Gunnar Garrett and Ritchie Greer build a suffocating atmosphere, using dim lighting and claustrophobic spaces to mirror the emotional intensity inside the home. Real-life twins Serena and Savina Perey deliver eerie, pitch-perfect performances that keep the audience guessing. Are they survivors—or something more sinister?
The film thrives on emotional ambiguity and psychological tension. It refuses easy answers and leans into moral complexity. Is this a tale of children in danger, or is something darker lurking behind their wide eyes?
With its haunting tone and loaded silences, The Fostered is a psychological puzzle that lingers long after the credits roll.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 4 out of 5.
*The author was contacted for an honest review of this film and received a screener link. The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to her.
🎥 Film Details
Written by: Gunnar Garrett Directed by: Gunnar Garrett & Ritchie Greer Starring: Robert Palmer Watkins, Brittany Underwood, Serena Perey, Savina Perey Genre: Thriller Run Time: 1 hour 16 minutes
Nihilistic Easyrider (Jacob Duarte of Narrow Head) announces debut album via Run For Cover. Photo: Derek Rathburn, used with permission.
🎤Nihilistic Easyrider’s DELUXE EDITION: A Mixtape of Memories, Melodies, and Melancholy
Nihilistic Easyrider is the brainchild of Narrow Head frontman Jacob Duarte—but make no mistake, this isn’t a solo endeavor in disguise. DELUXE EDITION is a genre-blurring mixtape: a collection of songs written across various phases of Duarte’s career. The album pulls from a colorful palette of styles—Y2K-era emo, pop punk anthems, Soviet fuzz-drenched alt rock, and shimmering pop reminiscent of Evan Dando. (another side, 2025)
The debut is brought to life by an ensemble that includes Narrow Head drummer Carson Wilcox, producer and former tour-mate Graham Hunt, and features from Momma’s Allegra Weingarten and Ella Friedman. Even with its eclectic range, DELUXE EDITION remains rooted in Duarte’s signature approach to songwriting—melodic, moody, and full of hooks.
An Emotional Companion to Narrow Head’s Depth
In both lyric and sound, DELUXE EDITION shares Narrow Head’s penchant for navigating the emotional wreckage of modern life. The themes—romantic failures, mental unraveling, and existential burnout—are now filtered through the lens of mundane reality. Hunt’s textured production brings Duarte’s inner world to life with buzzing synths, barroom piano bursts, rattling acoustics, and early-aughts-styled sonic quirks.
The Lead Single: “Getaway Plan”
Written during a 2021 stay in Florida, the album’s opener, “Getaway Plan,” launches straight into jubilant pop-rock territory. Duarte strings together irresistible hooks before unleashing a Smashing Pumpkins-style climax of arena-ready guitar theatrics. The song’s lyrics tell a tale of failed midnight meetups and the naïve hope of suburban escape—summed up with the bittersweet charm of a red Solo Cup on a front lawn.
The track arrives with a playful video directed by Nate Kahn, starring Matt Berry (The Berries), who “signs” Duarte to Run For Cover Records for a fictional one quadrillion dollars.
From the Road to the Studio
Fresh off a relentless touring cycle behind Narrow Head’s 2023 album Moments of Clarity—featuring dates with Interpol, Snail Mail, Senses Fail, and others—DELUXE EDITION feels like a welcome retreat. It captures a rawer, more off-the-cuff studio vibe while also looping in some of Duarte’s tour comrades for cameos.
“Narrow Head and this project are equally big parts of me, and I need to do them both,” Duarte explains. “But I always know if a riff is going to become a Narrow Head song or a Nihilistic Easyrider song the moment I first write it. In a funny way, these Nihilistic Easyrider songs are closer to the music I always wanted to make growing up — they’ve got that real ’90s and 2000s emo feel that I grew up loving and wanting to channel.”
🎶On Tour This Fall
Nihilistic Easyrider hits the road this fall for a North American headlining tour kicking off in Houston and Austin, with stops in Chicago, Toronto, New York City, Washington D.C., and more. Support comes from On Being an Angel.
Nihilistic Easyrider Live Dates: Tickets Here | Hi Re Poster Here Sep 12: Houston, TX – Secret Group Sep 13: Austin, TX – Mohawk (Inside) Sep 16: Chicago, IL – Subterranean Sep 17: Bloomington, IN – The Bishop Sep 18: Detroit, MI – Parts & Labor Sep 19: Toronto, ON – Sneaky Dee’s Sep 20: Buffalo, NY – Rec Room Sep 22: Ridgewood, NY – TV Eye Sep 23: New York, NY – Night Club 101 Sep 24: Philadelphia, PA – PhilaMOCA Sep 25: Washington, DC – DC9 Sep 26: Raleigh, NC – Kings Sep 27: Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
DELUXE EDITION Tracklist: 1 – Getaway Plan 2 – Weekend Forever 3 – Facedown 4 – Drive All Night 5 – Don’t Get Scared Now 6 – Well Kept Secret 7 – Sanitorium 8 – Smiles and Cries 9 – Everything Is So F*cked Up 10 – Howie On The Brain 11 – Waiting On Someone 12 – The Way It Crumbles
Brendan Devane’s ‘The Sound’ opens theatrically and on Video On Demand nationwide on June 27. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
🎬 THE SOUND – A High-Stakes Horror Thriller Set Against a Vertical Nightmare
Release Date: In Theaters and On Demand – June 27 (US) Genre: Thriller / Horror / Action Rating: R Running Time: 104 minutes
🔥 Synopsis
In the gripping new horror thriller The Sound, a team of elite climbers is given rare access to the Forbidden Wall—a towering, remote rock face that has remained closed off for decades. Among them is Sean (Marc Hills), a seasoned climber haunted by the memory of his grandfather’s doomed attempt on the same wall 63 years prior.
But what begins as a high-adrenaline expedition soon devolves into a terrifying fight for survival. As the team ascends, they encounter a chilling and malevolent force lurking within the rock, one that will push them far beyond their physical and psychological limits—hundreds of feet above solid ground.
The Sound courtesy clip, used with permission.
🎥 Key Cast
Marc Hills (Elephant Department)
Rachel Finninger (American Horror Story)
Nicholas Baroudi (The Hating Game)
Jocelyn Hudon (The Strain)
William Fichtner (Crash, Armageddon)
Christina Kirkman, Jolene Kay, David Clennon, and elite climbers Hazel Findlay, Brette Harrington, Adrian Ballinger, and Alex Honnold (Free Solo) add realism and intensity to the climbing sequences.
🎬 Creative Team
Written, Directed & Produced by: Brendan Devane (The Canyonlands)
Executive Producer: James Devane (Sadieland Productions)
On VOD – Available on all major platforms including:
Apple TV
Amazon Prime Video
Fandango At Home
And more
🧗♂️ Final Thoughts
The Sound promises an intense blend of claustrophobic fear, psychological horror, and heart-pounding action—all set on a precarious vertical battlefield. With real-life climbing legends in the cast and a chilling supernatural twist, this is one summer thriller that will leave audiences hanging… literally.
Gelli Haha releases new single ‘Normalize.’ Photo: Sophie Prettyman-Beauchamp, used with permission.
Gelli Haha Unleashes “Normalize” — The Final Single Before Debut Album Switcheroo
Gelli Hahahas officially announced her newest single and video,“Normalize,” the final release ahead of her highly anticipated debut album Switcheroo, due out June 27, 2025. Drawing from the rich textures of 80s Nigerian soul boogie, the track delivers a smooth, mid-tempo synth-funk groove beneath Gelli’s raw yet velvety vocals. In the chorus, she aches for escape: “I want to fly away.” (another side, 2025)
The video for “Normalize” is a surreal extension of her live performances, directed by David Gutel. It continues the psycho-science experiment narrative introduced in her previous single “Spit,” revealing Gelli’s transformation into a parachute monster. Watch the video below.
Introducing the Gelliverse
Gelli Haha (pronounced Jelly-Haha) is more than a musician — she’s a shapeshifter, a sonic acrobat, and a visionary performer blurring the line between Studio 54 glam and Area 51 mystery. Her music dances in the tension between playful and profound, absurd and sincere.
Her debut album Switcheroo, via Innovative Leisure, serves as the official soundtrack to the Gelliverse — a vibrant, chaotic, and genre-bending world of her own design.
Switcheroo: A High-Voltage Creative Experiment
Created in collaboration with Sean Guerin of De Lux, Switcheroo is the product of spontaneous experimentation and a shared love for off-kilter pop and vintage gear. The duo leaned into analog oddities — Eventide Harmonizers, MXR Pitch Transposers, Electrix units — crafting textures that are intentionally flawed and brilliantly bizarre.
Every track is an invitation to let go, laugh, dance, and dive headfirst into the spectacle. Switcheroo is an inside joke turned theatrical masterpiece.
Don’t Miss Gelli Haha Live in LA
Gelli Haha’s wild, prop-filled, fully choreographed live performances have made her one of the most buzzed-about acts in the LA underground. She returns Friday, August 8, headlining at Resident in Downtown Los Angeles, with support from dance arts center and a DJ set by KCRW’s Travis Holcombe.
Presented by Minty Boi and Gelli Kompany. Tickets available here.
Let yourself get weird. Gelli Haha’s Switcheroo is coming.
Switcheroo tracklist: 1 – Funny Music 2 – Spit 3 – Normalize 4 – Bounce House 5 – Piss Artist 6 – Tiramisu 7 – Gelliverse 8 – Dynamite 9 – Johnny 10 – Pluto is not a planet it’s a restaurant
Centered around themes of found family, survival, and forgiveness, Bound is a raw, emotionally charged story that has captivated audiences across the festival circuit. Since its world premiere at Dances With Films, the film has earned an impressive 11 wins and 34 nominations.
🎬 About the Film
Bound marks the directorial debut of Broadway actor Isaac Hirotsu Woofter (War Horse), who also wrote the screenplay. Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of a young artist who escapes her drug-dealing stepfather, fleeing to New York City with only her pet flying squirrel. There, she reinvents herself with the support of a new, unconventional family—only to later return home to confront her past and truly find freedom.
⭐ Cast
Ramin Karimloo (Holby City)
Jessica Pimentel (Orange is the New Black)
Alexandra Faye Sadeghian (Ditch Boys)
Bryant Carroll (Hit Man)
Pooya Mohseni (The Walking Dead: Dead City)
Jaye Alexander (film debut)
Bandit the flying squirrel
🎞️ Film Details
Genre: Drama / Crime / Thriller
Run Time: 1 hr 41 min
🎤 Director’s Statement
“From outdoor Shakespeare to Lincoln Center, I spent 25 years telling other people’s stories. Five years ago I decided to tell my own story. We’re thrilled to finally bring this gritty underdog tale to your screen. I like gut-punching movies that take you for an emotional ride, so strap on your hard hat and fasten your seatbelt. Let’s go.” — Isaac Hirotsu Woofter
If you’re a fan of indie cinema with grit, heart, and originality, Bound is a must-watch. Add it to your watchlist today and experience one of the most talked-about indie films of the year.
“Films like Bound are great examples of what true independent filmmaking should look like” — Film Threat
“This pulse-pounding thriller is bound to move audiences on an emotional level. Once you see Bound, it will be impossible to forget it.” — Digital Journal
“Evoking early Sean Baker, Woofter brings together an excellent cast and gives them idiosyncratic and interesting characters.” — Flickering Myth
Bound still. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Mareux shares shares Ébèné Fumé video/single feat Riki. Photo: Jason Renaud, used with permission.
Mareux Teams Up with Riki for New Single “Ébèné Fumé” Ahead of Nonstop Romance🎶
Los Angeles, CA – Revered pop/darkwave musician and producer Mareux (Aryan Ashtiani) joins forces with multifaceted artist and singer Riki on his nostalgic new single “Ébèné Fumé,” out now via Revolution/Warner Records. (another side, 2025)
Riki’s charismatic, confessional vocal performance blends seamlessly with Mareux’s intricately crafted electronics, creating a compelling dance-pop track that’s as moody as it is magnetic. Her standout presence shines throughout the song’s striking music video, created by Muted Widows (Michael E Linn, Nedda Afsari, and Michael R. Zumaya), which visually channels the same fusion of elegance and edge.
Where most artists might double down on the slick darkwave and goth-pop that brought them initial fame, Mareux pivots with his upcoming sophomore album, Nonstop Romance, due out June 27. The new project is messy in all the right ways—drunk in love, feverish with emotion, and unafraid to stumble. Picture a frilly valentine dragged through city grit: gushing, fractured, but completely transparent in its longing.
Throughout Nonstop Romance, Mareux sets his songs like Venus fly traps—irresistibly romantic and danceable, but tinged with a sinister red glow. It’s a record that revels in pleasure while hinting at danger, a balance central to its ethos.
“I’m trying to make something that’s reflective of me getting older,” Mareux shares. But rather than quiet introspection, his version of maturity centers on joy: “Could you put it on in your house with people around and not bring the mood down?” That guiding question helped shape the sound and energy of the album.
Written and recorded in Mareux’s Lincoln Heights bedroom throughout 2024, Nonstop Romance draws cinematic inspiration from a muted old CRT TV playing everything from Tarkovsky and Jodorowsky to Hype Williams’ Belly. The result? Smudged tape-residue synths woven into readymade club anthems.
Though Mareux favors vibe over precision, longtime fans won’t feel lost. Whether you discovered him through his viral platinum-certified cover of The Cure’s “The Perfect Girl” or the noir heartache of 2023’s Lovers from the Past, there’s plenty to swoon over. Nonstop Romance is exactly what it promises: emotionally raw, sonically rich, and obsessed with love.
“I only care about one thing,” Mareux says. “And that’s being in love.”
‘The Summer House: A Novel’ by Masashi Matsuie. Photo: Barnes & Noble.
📚Book Spotlight: “The Summer House” by Masashi Matsuie Release Date: June 17, 2025
Japanese authorMasashi Matsuie makes a powerful debut with “The Summer House: A Novel,” a richly atmospheric and deeply observant story set in the world of architecture. This award-winning novel offers a unique window into modern Japan, told through the eyes of a young architect navigating personal and professional transformation. (Other Press, 2025)
At the heart of the novel is Tōru Sakanishi, a recent university graduate who joins the prestigious Murai Office—a boutique Tokyo architecture firm founded by a former student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Sakanishi’s keen, introspective voice captures the artistry and care that defines the firm’s ethos.
As the oppressive Tokyo summer approaches, the Murai Office decamps to Kita-Asama, a faded artists’ colony in the mountains. There, the team—Sakanishi, his enigmatic boss Murai, and two intriguing women who stir Sakanishi’s affections—embark on a high-stakes design competition: creating the new National Library of Modern Literature, while contending with a rival firm dominating government commissions.
Elegantly translated by Margaret Mitsutani, National Book Award winner, “The Summer House” is a quiet yet compelling exploration of creativity, tradition, and longing. Matsuie’s prose evokes the serene beauty of Japan’s natural world while probing the tension between modern ambition and enduring heritage.
This character-driven novel is ideal for fans of Mitsutani’s acclaimed translations and for readers interested in Japanese literature, architecture, and coming-of-age stories with artistic depth.
👩💻About the Author Masashi Matsuie began his career as a fiction editor at Shinchosha Publishing Company, where he worked with literary icons including Yoko Ogawa, Banana Yoshimoto, and Haruki Murakami. He also helped launch Shincho Crest Books, a translation-focused imprint. “The Summer House” is his debut novel and winner of the prestigious Yomiuri Prize for Literature, an honor rarely given to first-time authors.
👩💻About the Translator Margaret Mitsutani is a renowned translator of Japanese literature, known for her work with Yoko Tawada and Nobel laureate Kenzaburō Ōe. She was a finalist for the National Book Award for “Scattered All Over the Earth” and won the award for her translation of The Emissary.
Advance Praise for Masashi Matsuie (“TheSummerHouse”):
“Elegantly understated novel of a tenuous love affair in modern Japan…Matsuie, renowned as an editor (of Haruki Murakami, among other writers) before becoming an author, delivers a simple but graceful tale that’s full of intriguing asides on architecture, which Sensei insists is “function, pure and simple.” A novel packed with ideas about art, life, and love.” —KIRKUS REVIEWS
“The more I read, the more I fell in love with this beautiful novel…Its foremost charm is the fluent, clean-cut use of words. Nothing in Matsuie’s descriptions is superfluous, nor is anything missing, and the refreshing vitality of his prose is impressive…The birth of such a writer is cause for celebration.” —Hiromi Kawakami, author of Strange Weather in Tokyo and The Nakano Thrift Shop
Demons My Friends share new single and video for The Isolate. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Demons My Friends Drop New Single “The Isolate” Ahead of Sophomore Album
Last month, Demons My Friends, the heavy-hitting trio from Mexico City and Austin, unveiled their latest single, “The Isolate,”marking their debut release with acclaimed heavy music label Ripple Music. (US/THEM Group, 2025)
A Sonic Reflection on Teenage Anxiety
“The Isolate” is a deeply personal track, capturing the intense anxiety the band members experienced during their socially awkward teenage years. The song lays the thematic groundwork for their upcoming sophomore album, soon to be officially announced.
“Demons My Friends continues to be a therapeutic effort for all of us,” says guitarist/vocalist Pablo Anton. “With this new song we wanted to shine a light on our teen years… so much of the drama in our lives is invented by our own minds, by our own demons.”
Behind the Music
Music by: Demons My Friends
Lyrics by: Pablo Anton and Luis Salinas
Recorded at: One Pot Mexico (Querétaro, Mexico) and Red Nova Ranch (Austin, TX)
Produced & Mixed by: Jeff Henson (Red Nova Ranch)
Mastered by: Alberto de Icaza
Band Members:
Pablo Anton – Guitars and vocals
Lu Salinas – Bass and vocals
Tarro Martinez – Drums
From SXSW to Sonic Catharsis
Formed during an impromptu session at SXSW 2022, Demons My Friends brings together members of Fellowcraft (Washington, DC) and Mexican rock veterans QBO. What began as a spontaneous collaboration quickly evolved into a fully-formed musical identity.
Their concept is clear: confront inner demons—anxiety, depression, rage—and transform them into creative fuel.
Debut Album Demons Seem To Gather (Out Now)
Their 2023 debut Demons Seem To Gather (via Gravitoyd Heavy Music) showcases a powerful blend of drop-tuned grunge riffs, doom-laden structures, psychedelic harmonies, and groove-heavy rhythms. Fans of Monolord, King Buffalo, All Them Witches, Soundgarden, and Baroness will feel right at home.
“The Austin/Mexico City groove unit applies their sonic dominance toward deftly-written, clever songs… climactic hooks shake up their luxuriously groovy pacing.” — Invisible Oranges
Demons Seem To Gather tracklist 1.The Tower Falls 2.Bring The Night 3.Inner Slay 4.Ghosts Of You 5.Make Them Pay 6.Fire Mountain 7.Your Bones 8.We Are The Resistance
Stay tuned for more from Demons My Friends as they gear up for their next chapter—haunting melodies, introspective themes, and thunderous grooves included.
Final Recovery is now available for streaming. Photo: IMDb
🎬Final Recovery – Movie Review
📖 Synopsis
When Rodney winds up in the Sage Treatment Facility and in the care of the twisted Nanny Lou, his drive to do better for his family and new friends leads him into more trouble. As he rebels against his ornery captor, he uncovers a dark conspiracy. With fellow patients mysteriously vanishing, Rodney takes on a new mission: exposing the prison his addiction has built around him.
Writers: Jerry Lee Davis & Nick Theurer Director: Harley Wallen
👥 Cast
Charlene Tilton – Nanny Lou
Jasper Cole – Rodney
Richard Tyson – Dr. Sam Potter
Michael Emery – Levi
Kaiti Wallen – Cindy Porter
📝 Movie Review: Final Recovery
Final Recovery is a tense psychological thriller that explores the fragile boundaries between rehabilitation and manipulation. The film centers around Rodney (Jasper Cole), a troubled man desperate to rebuild his life for the sake of his family. His journey takes a dark turn when he lands in the eerie Sage Treatment Facility, where healing comes with a sinister cost.
Nanny Lou, played with chilling precision by Charlene Tilton, is not your typical caregiver. Her twisted methods of control and psychological torment, fueled by childhood trauma, create a suffocating atmosphere that quickly consumes Rodney. The film builds suspense as Rodney’s initial compliance gives way to rebellion, sparked by his growing connection to fellow patients and his deep longing to return to his family.
The cinematography enhances the claustrophobic feel of the facility, while the score amplifies the underlying dread. Though the pacing slows midway, strong character arcs and an emotional payoff keep viewers engaged. Rodney’s transformation from passive patient to defiant fighter is compelling, though a few plot twists feel rushed.
Ultimately, Final Recovery is a disturbing yet gripping tale of resilience. It asks: Can true recovery be found in a place designed more to break than to heal — or must some battles be fought entirely from within?
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
*The author was contacted for an honest review of this movie. The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to her.
Grayson Jenkins leans into the rock side of country with new song and video. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Grayson Jenkins Unveils New Single “Hard Heart to Hold” Ahead of Forthcoming Album Country Parables
Kentucky-born country artist and songwriter Grayson Jenkins has released his new single “Hard Heart to Hold,” an anthemic country-rock track from his upcoming album Country Parables, set to release everywhere on July 25. (Covered Bridge Creative Co-op, 2025)
The single is paired with a live performance music video, filmed at Jenkins’ 2025 headlining show at The Burl in Lexington, KY—the very venue that inspired the song’s creation.
A Rising Voice in the Appalachian Country Scene
“Hard Heart to Hold” follows a string of successful releases, including:
“Nobody’s Stopping You Anyhow” (feat. Brit Taylor), featured on Spotify’s All New Country playlist
“Taxes & Time”
“Good Times Go” (feat. Pony Bradshaw), highlighted by The Bluegrass Situation and Whiskey Riff
Fans can watch the video, stream the new single, and pre-order vinyl and merchonline.
A “Hillbilly Springsteen” Sound
Jenkins’ bandmates jokingly describe “Hard Heart to Hold” as sounding like a “hillbilly Springsteen”—a track driven by pulsing drums and heavy guitars, elevating Jenkins’ vocals and vivid storytelling.
Jenkins views the song as a reflection of both his influences and his ongoing sonic evolution.
Telling Stories from the Heart of Kentucky
Lyrically, the track tells the story of a young woman navigating early adulthood and finding comfort in the Lexington music scene—a nod to the thriving musical culture of Kentucky and the greater Appalachian region.
Nearly a Decade on the Road
Grayson Jenkins is no newcomer. With nearly ten years in the music industry, his career has weathered:
The ups and downs of indie artistry
A global pandemic
Over 250,000 miles touring across the US, Canada, and Europe
Raised on a small farm in Muhlenberg County, KY—yes, that Muhlenberg County from John Prine’s “Paradise”—Jenkins carries with him a strong work ethic and resourcefulness that continues to shape his music and career.
Country Parables: Jenkins’ Most Ambitious Work Yet
Now in his 30s, Jenkins returns with Country Parables—a ten-track LP that marks his most comprehensive and mature work to date. The album combines the lyrical depth fans have come to expect with a fully realized sonic palette that Jenkins has long been chasing.
Crafted by a Powerhouse Team
To bring this album to life, Jenkins teamed up with frequent collaborator and touring partner Pony Bradshaw to co-produce the record. The album was recorded at Fellowship Hall Sound in Little Rock, AR, with a team of acclaimed musicians, including:
Paddy Ryan (Parker Millsap, John Fullbright)
Jesse Aycock (JR Carroll, John Moreland)
Aaron Boehler (Wilderado)
Fats Kaplin (Jack White, John Prine)
Collaborations on the album include Brit Taylor, Madelyn Baier, and Pony Bradshaw, with two tracks co-written by Nashville veteran Pat McLaughlin (John Prine, Bahamas).
With Country Parables, Grayson Jenkins offers a heartfelt, roots-driven collection that further cements his place in the next wave of Americana storytellers.
Country Parables tracklist:
1.Old Trails 2.Hard Heart to Hold 3.Nobody’s Stopping You Anyhow (feat. Brit Taylor) 4.Grand Slam 5.Scarecrow 6.Taxes & Time 7.Good Times Go (feat. Pony Bradshaw) 8.From Now On 9.Calling Out Your Name (feat. Madelyn Baier) 10.Country Parables
“But beyond the smoky bars and days out on the farm, Jenkins embodies one of Country’s more abstract, yet most important qualities: its philosophical soul.”
— American Songwriter
“In case you aren’t familiar with Grayson Jenkins’ prior work, the Muhlenburg County, KY native aptly follows in the footsteps of John Prine and all of the other folk and country troubadours before him who forged their career on the strength of clever lyricism and truthfully authentic storytelling.”
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