Tag: lyric video

WATCH: Josh Shilling, “(Go to Hell) 2020”

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Artist: Josh Shilling
Hometown: Martinsville, Virginia
Song: “(Go to Hell) 2020”
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Label: Josh Shilling Music

In Their Words: “This song wrote itself. It fell out one morning while waiting for a Skype writing session to start with another songwriter. It felt like a personal and heavy conversation with an old confidant. I was positive this would impact people. Each verse is something I’ve faced personally since spring regarding the pandemic: societal unrest, facing loss and grief, and relationship tension throughout 2020. The chorus provides hope and belief that life will get better and ‘someday soon we’ll be free and this will be in the rear view.’ The song is where I am; it’s where I think we all are right now. No tricks, no big production, this was a live take, three chords and the truth … the truth for everyone, I think.” — Josh Shilling

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WATCH: Appalachian Road Show, “Goin’ to Bring Her Back”

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Artist: Appalachian Road Show
Hometown: Southern Appalachia
Song: “Goin’ to Bring Her Back”
Album: TRIBULATION
Release Date: March 27, 2020
Label: Billy Blue Records

In Their Words: “Jim Van Cleve wrote this one. It tells the tale in a humorous way of an ol’ mountain boy who fell in love, but unfortunately, the poor fella doesn’t realize that the object of his affection may not feel quite the same … seeing as how she ran off on a train across ‘them yonder mountains!’ We had a lot of fun with this one in the studio and I think it shows through.” — Barry Abernathy, Appalachian Road Show

Photo credit: Micah Schweinsberg

WATCH: The Lone Bellow, “Count On Me”

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Artist: The Lone Bellow
Song: “Count On Me”
Album: Half Moon Light
Release Date: February 7, 2020
Label: Dualtone Records

In Their Words: “After singing ‘Count On Me’ together in the studio we walked outside and couldn’t help but think about the sense of camaraderie and kindness that seems to happen at our shows. Like strangers becoming neighbors wrapping their arms ‘round each others necks and saying ‘I got ya.’

“[For the lyric video] I had this vision of a figure skating routine, but we wanted to bring it a little closer to home. Instead of a poised athlete on ice, we hopped into a dirty old muscle car and while doing donuts in a field, we got to be Burt Reynolds for a day! I’m so thankful I was finally able to reap some of the skills from my redneck upbringing.” — Zach Williams, The Lone Bellow

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WATCH: Billy Strings, “Taking Water”

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Billy Strings is at it again! The Nashville musician is taking bluegrass to new heights with his ferocious flatpicking and classic writing style that connects traditional folk fans to modern roots music lovers. Here’s a sneak peek of his new album, Home. Check out the lyric video for “Taking Water.”

Photo credit: Shane Timm