SEAN McCONNELL Sean McConnell (Rounder/CMG) Although his self-titled new Rounder album will serve as his introduction to many listeners, the personable young artist is actually a seasoned, distinctive songwriter and an experienced performer with a quartet of D.I.Y. indie releases to his credit. Having built a substantial grass-roots fan base through tireless touring and old-fashioned hard work, McConnell is primed for a mainstream breakthrough.seanmcconnell.com
APARNA NANCHERLA Just Putting It Out There (Secretly Canadian)
GORDI Clever Disguise (EP) (Jagjaguwar)
HONEYBOY CARENCRO & the NEW ORLEANS TRAUMA UNIT Bywater (Nepotism Records) HONEYBOY CARENCRO the New Orleans, LA native keeps it simple. He picked up a guitar, learned how to play it and started writing songs. If you need a more descriptive version of his past. Sorry, he is not into talking about abut musical pedigree and all that jazz. facebook.com/Honeyboycarencronolatraumaunit/
LYDIA LOVELESS Real (Bloodshot)
ROB ICKES/TREY HENSLEY The Country Blues (Compass Records)
THE JULIE RUIN Hit Reset (Hardly Art)
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