Artists
Brian Gore &
The Tender Fritters
Brian Gore hales from Texas but after spending time with "That Fine Space Southwest" you will likely have a hard time holding it against him. ​On his debut Vox Hall Records release beauty abounds as Gore paints a vivid and true image of the great Southwest.
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The album pays homage to the blend of Mariachi style trumpeting and epic Ennio Morricone soundscapes that is as much a part of the fabric of Texas as tumbleweeds and cacti, but it doesn't hold back. Songs like "Coyotes" put the turbulent beauty of this wild landscape on full display, warts and all. It is an unflinching portrait that parses out nostalgia in equal measures of comfort and affliction. ​
That Fine Space Southwest is currently available on vinyl and streaming through Vox Hall Records.
Nick D'Olimpio
Nick D'Olimpio is a multi-instrumentalist and narrative storyteller based in Worcester, Massachusetts. His 2023 debut release "Carthusian Uncorked" is the rantings and musings of a monk who has rejected a vow of silence long enough to detail the world as he sees it.
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This stunningly original debut takes the listener on a roller coaster ride of provocation. The myriad of musical influences on full display throughout the album range from classical to avante-garde to folk all the way to classical avante-garde folk.
Carthusian Uncorked is available now for streaming through Vox Hall Records and all other platforms.
Nick D'Olimpio's second album is due out in 2025.
A Former Friend
A Former Friend explores intersections between popular music that emerged as rock and roll almost 100 years ago. His take on this sound was born in Arizona and raised in Kentucky between 2008 and 2018.
"Songs of Dubious Persuasion" is the second full-length album from A Former Friend. The songs were written between 2015 and 2024. It is at times a barn burner of whimsey, poking fun at the world around it against a backdrop of circusy country rock and roll. Then it moves seamlessly from from raucous delight to soulful confessional.
AFF's first two E.P.'s are available on one full length vinyl now and Songs of Dubious Persuasion is due out on vinyl in October of 2025.
Both are available on all streaming services.