When you talk about rising talent that is pure and undeniable, Brayden Stewart is your guy. Stewart is ahead of the game in every category
If you look at the years pre-2020, Texas musician Austin Meade sounds quite different than his style these days. Of course, that isn’t a bad
The iconic Red Dirt rock ‘n’ roll band, Micky & The Motorcars are back and better than ever. On February 7th, the group dropped their
With the blow up of rock-centric Texas and Red Dirt bands in the past five to eight years, we’ve seen some heavy hitters rise through
There’s no stopping Josh Meloy on this current streak he’s on. On December 6th, the Oklahoma singer-songwriter released his newest single, Last Call. Last Call is haunting,
Oklahoma native J.R. Carroll dropped his latest single, “Shame,” last Friday. The heavyhearted ballad is his second sampling of Dark Clouds, his debut album set
Josh Meloy, one of Oklahoma’s most promising singer-songwriters in the alternative country scene, has been making quite a splash recently. His record, Where You Came From,
Red Dirt shredder, Trenton Fletcher, just keeps dropping bangers. On November 8th, he released his newest single, Uncle Sam. Fletcher’s songwriting has matured very well over
Treaty Oak Revival is a band that has launched like a literal rocket ship. In an era where Texas music has leaned into the rock
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we’re joined by Brennan Wilkinson and Ian O’Leary of St. Louis-based band, Squint! The guys discuss their unique blend of
Charlie Hickman is back with his new song, Falling Apart, which dropped on August 30th. The strong melody stands out here, which is one that truly
Gannon Fremin & CCREV in one of the hottest up and coming groups out of the Red Dirt scene at the moment. With their rocking
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative Podcast we’re joined by Grayson Russell, an actor and musician. Grayson talks about how he got started in acting, his
Hailing from Northern Oklahoma, Krislyn Arthurs just dropped her newest single, Shinin. Arthurs has a knack for some fiery songwriting and an attitude to go with
On this week’s episode we talk with Nyles Robakiewicz of the Texas-based band, Shaker Hymns. Nyles shares the bands formation, their influences, and their music
Josh Meloy has slowly been climbing up in popularity in the recent couple years, and it’s well-deserved. The Oklahoman has grinded and grinded to get
It’s been a couple months since Holly Beth’s debut album, twentyfive, came out. Since its release, there has been a lot of positive feedback and the
On this past episode of the Rowdy Alternative podcast, we chatted with Red Dirt legend, Mike McClure of The Great Divide. Anyone who knows the
On this week’s episode we’re joined by Tristan Tritt! Tristan shares the story behind his roots, what it’s like carrying the Tritt family name as
This week on Rowdy Alternative, we talk to Red Dirt legend Mike McClure of The Great Divide. We chat about the old days of Red
Mental health is an important topic, especially in today’s world. Red Dirt artist, Trenton Fletcher, released his newest single, Check On Your Friends, on May 1st.
On today’s episode we chat with Corina Grove, an up and coming artist out of the Texas Scene! Corina shares details about her roots, the
There are not many Texas artists who have taken the alternative rock world by storm quite as fast and furious as Stephenville’s own Giovannie and
On this week’s episode of Rowdy Alternative we’re joined by Avery Stinnett, a Red Dirt artist from Stillwater Oklahoma. Avery and I discuss his journey
Koe Wetzel and the boys are going to be on a tear here coming up, I just know it. After a run of more rock
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we chat with former Cage the Elephant guitarist and producer, Lincoln Parish. We talk about the start of his musical journey as a touring musician and producer, latest project with Nashville based band, Truckstop Famous, making music with friends can be a fun and fulfilling experience, free from ego and pretentiousness and much more. Be sure to follow along on all the socials!
On this episode of Rowdy Alternative, we chat with Charlie Hickman of the Charlie Hickman Band. He tells us about the Stillwater scene with venues
Oklahoma artist Josh Meloy, is finally back with some more music. Over the past couple years, it was pretty nuts to watch him absolutely explode
Today we chat with Texas artist, Austin Meade. We discuss his progression over each album, his thoughts on the music industry and the electricity of
We got a special episode today with a true rock ‘n’ roll veteran – Bill Gibson, drummer of Huey Lewis and the News. We chat
Southern Oklahoman, Brady Wilcox, is back with some solid country rock. On March 15th, he dropped his newest single, Better Bars. It has been almost a year
On today’s episode of Rowdy Alternative, we talk to freelance drummer, Jason Sutter! Jason has played with a variety of legendary acts like Marilyn Manson,
This week’s guests are Fox N’ Vead, a rock band from North Carolina! The guys discuss their formation, musical style, and goals for the future.
On this week’s episode of Rowdy Alternative we sit and chat with Nashville artist, Clayton Mann. He talks about first moving to town from Illinois,
This week on Rowdy Alternative, Sam is joined by Daxton Page, lead guitarist of Kirra, an Oklahoma based rock band. Dax shares the details of
This week Sam is joined by Dan Lovvorn and Redd Byrdd of Revelry, a band from out of Nashville! The boys discuss their formation, musical
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we sit down with Aaron Sparling, Victor Arruda and Scott Metko of Nashville rock band ‘Hippies And Cowboys’! From the
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we switch things up with Dalton Latham, a graphic designer and illustrator known for his work in the Texas music
In this episode of Rowdy Alternative, join us as Canaan Bryce takes us through his musical journey, from Texas country roots to a more rock-centric
Graycie York is a singer-songwriter out of the Texas scene who is absolutely crushing it right now. She is one of those voices that you
Palmer Anthony, longtime Raised Rowdy family member, has dropped yet another single. Anthony’s newest single, Late was put out on December 1st, and it is certainly another
Ho, ho, ho… or should I say “Koe, Koe, Koe”? Alright, that wordplay stinks. What I’m trying to say is that Koe Wetzel has released
Join us on the latest episode of Rowdy Alternative as we catch up with Jeremy Pinnell, the talented artist hailing from Kentucky. In this conversation, we delve into Jeremy’s local roots, his captivating musical evolution, and get an insider’s perspective on life on the road.
There are few Texas country acts at this moment picking up steam quite like Treaty Oak Revival. Since their start in 2009, the West Texas
Well, it finally happened, boys and girls! Anyone who is familiar with the Texas music scene, specifically when it comes to live shows, knows about
Matt Williams, an artist tearing it up through Oklahoma – specifically the Stillwater music scene – has dropped his latest banger. He has been straying
Get ready for an awesome episode of the Rowdy Alternative Podcast with the super-talented Hannah Wicklund, where we talk about her origins, upcoming record, and The 2024 Hell in The Hallway World Tour
The Charlie Hickman Band, the Red Dirt group hailing from Cushing, Oklahoma, just released another Southern Rock heater. On November 3rd, CHB dropped their newest
Get ready for a fantastic episode of the Rowdy Alternative Podcast! We’re thrilled to have the Huser Brothers, Zach and Josh Huser, a dynamic group
Welcome to the latest episode of the Rowdy Alternative Podcast! Join us for an engaging conversation with Texas-based alternative artist Mitchell Ferguson. We dive into
Join us on the Rowdy Alternative Podcast as we catch up with Jeremee Knipp, the bassist for Southall and a talented solo artist. In this quick chat, we dive into tour life, the Southall name change, and get a sneak peek into his upcoming solo material. Don’t miss this insider’s perspective from the world of the rocking Red Dirt Scene!
Southall is a band that has been really gaining traction the past couple years. The group is packed with talent and it really shines through
Oklahoma musician Trenton Fletcher dropped a sweet tune – no pun intended – called “American Honey.” Fletcher has been on absolute fire recently with his
Before a show at the iconic Basement East, Josh Meloy and Trenton Fletcher sit down to talk about road life, what is happening in the
Wight Lighters, a trio out of OKC consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Dwight Hamlin, bassist Derek Carothers and drummer Tom Young, released a brand-new
Turnpike Troubadours blessed us with another one, boys and girls. The country music icons dropped their third single, “Brought Me,” from their upcoming record, A
Matt Williams has been releasing some absolute heat lately out in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He is bringing a gritty, raw aspect to the typical Red Dirt
Gannon Fremin & CCREV are some up-and-comers out of the Red Dirt scene out of Oklahoma. The blend of country and rock in their recent
There’s a lot of bands out west right now. It’s only for very few of them that I can honestly have 100% confidence that they
Rising Oklahoma artist, Trenton Fletcher, just dropped his newest single, “Hard Times, Hard Livin’,” on June 23rd. It’s been pretty cool seeing him take some
They’re back. The greatest modern country (or Americana, depending which side of the overblown debate you’re on) band has returned with some new music and
Fort Worth’s own Palmer Anthony released his newest song, “Ain’t You Sweet,” on the 14th of April. This one is hot off his last single
Oklahoma Red Dirt artist Trenton Fletcher released another single on March 29th, and it’s a welcomed one. Fletcher has moved with the tide as a
Southern Oklahoma’s own Brady Wilcox is releasing his newest single, “Curves,” tomorrow. With every release, he has put out more quality music that fits right
That supergroup out west, The Panhandlers, are on one again! For those who are not aware, the members include Josh Abbott of the Josh Abbott
Cover Photo by Chris Kleinmeier I don’t know about y’all, but I am a sucker for side projects. When an artist in a prominent band
Cover Photo by Chase Ryan. Charlie Hickman Band, a group that is grinding on the Red Dirt scene and rising over the past couple years,
Cover Photo by Desert Thorn Photography A couple months after dropping his last single, “Forever Gone,” Palmer Anthony released his newest song, “Sleep, My Mind
Cover Photo by Chris Wayne Gerlach There are some large leading acts coming out of Texas and Oklahoma at the moment, but some of the
Cover Photo by Devan Garcia Trenton Fletcher just released his newest single “River Running Red” on December 7th, which is perhaps his best work to
Cover Photo by Sierra Haney 20 years after their last release, The Great Divide is back. The Red Dirt pioneers experienced great success while laying
Photographer Steven Contreras, better known as Scoob, sits down to discuss shooting for Read Southall, when he first picked up a camera, his experience at
Cover Photo by Claiborne Myers Fort Worth based singer-songwriter Palmer Anthony has released a new single called “Forever Gone.” After his last album Western &
On this episode, we sit down with Austin Upchurch to talk about everything under the sun including his start as an artist, Thomas Rhett, punk
Cover Photo by Andrew Quinn Productions. Jacob Stelly has been rising up the ladder and making waves lately in the Texas scene. He is another
Singer-songwriter Josh Meloy has been rapidly growing in popularity throughout the Red Dirt scene this past year, and deservedly so. He has certainly found his
Whelp, Koe fans, the day has come. After much teasing the previous few weeks and some banger singles, Wetzel’s new album has finally dropped on September 16th.
Cover Photo from Trenton Fletcher’s Instagram Coming out of Oklahoma is a rising singer-songwriter, Trenton Fletcher, with a new single called “It Rains In Tulsa
You read that right! After 5 long years, we finally have the highly anticipated new album from Mike Ryan coming October 28th. If you are
One of the hottest up and coming songwriters at the moment, Josh Meloy, has released his new single, “You Here Tonight.” He has been cranking
Josh Meloy has been picking up some serious steam just in the past few months, and it’s about time. The Oklahoma native released the single
Josh Meloy, a singer-songwriter who has been making waves out west with his gritty, raw, and authentic sound, has released a re-recorded version of one
Stillwater, Oklahoma’s biggest musical event of the year is celebrating its 30th anniversary this April. Calf Fry first started in the 90s and has since
After four long years, Red Dirt/TX music staple William Clark Green has announced that his sixth studio album, Baker Hotel, will be released on March 25th.
We’re in for a big first quarter of 2022 when it comes to various artists’ tours. On January 11th, Koe Wetzel announced a run of
“That ain’t country.” So? It’s a phrase you often hear when arguing with your buddies at a bar or around the living room when blaring
Southern Brave, led by Texas frontman and songwriter Don Stalling, released their new single, “Everything Goes (Ego)” on September 17th. The ballad has a nice
There is a ton of excitement building around Read Southall Band at the moment. Their last three releases include some heaters: “Stickin’ n Movin’,” “Where We
For fans like you and me, we like to catch a moment even when we can’t be there. Thanks to photographers like Chris Kleinmeier, who
Trent Fletcher, an up-and-coming Red Dirt artist around the Stillwater scene, has released his debut album Nonessential. After putting out multiple singles from the album
On August 27th, Read Southall Band dropped their new single “DLTGYD,” which translates to “Don’t Let Them Get You Down”. Much like their cohorts in
It’s always interesting to see solo work from individual members of happening bands, and in this case, Read Southall Band’s own Jeremee Knipp is dropping
Out of the group of up and coming Red Dirt artists, a good one to keep an eye on is Matt Williams. Williams, who has
In recent years, a lot of artists coming out of the Red Dirt scene in Oklahoma are more often than not acoustic acts and singer/songwriters,
When it comes to a music scene, the actual music is only the half of it. There are certain elements that create a community, whether
Oklahoma based singer/songwriter, Josh Meloy, is back with another incredible piece of music. On Friday, June 11th, Meloy released his newest single “Diggin’ Gold.” The
Red Dirt icons Jason Boland & The Stragglers recently dropped two covers, and they definitely do them justice. The Stragglers released their versions of Steve
As time goes on, the Red Dirt music scene has evolved in many different ways. The most notable of these changes is the style
Stillwater, Oklahoma is a very special place. Rich in Red Dirt history, the college town helped boost icons of the subgenre, which include everyone from
Hailing from the small town of Konawa, Oklahoma, Cody Barnett showcases his soulful, haunting vocals and Western inspired style in his new single, “Miss You
Tonight at 5 p.m. (depending on what time zone you’re in), Read Southall Band had their YouTube premiere of their latest single, “Where We Belong.”
Casual fans of mainstream country, Texas country, Red Dirt, or pretty much any genre usually don’t focus on the guys behind the big name singer.
It’s safe to say 2020 was a bummer of a year, especially for musicians. Lots of artists we/are working hard to get themselves known and
Koe Wetzel, one of the most talked about characters in country music today, just released his highly anticipated album Sellout. The far-from-traditional star has dominated
Stacie Hestand – Raised Rowdy Contributor If some of your favorite country music comes out of Oklahoma, you’ve spent a night getting lost in the
Stacie Hestand – Raised Rowdy Contributor Nearly a year after putting out their last single, Gannon Fremin & CCREV are back with an explosive new
Gannon Fremin & CCREV “Lessons Learned” New Single Release “Lesson’s Learned” is the second released single by Gannon Fremin & CCREV. It brings a type
Jed Crisp– Founder of Texas Local Live Down in the Deep East Texas holler lives the self proclaimed “largest dance-floor” in the state of Texas,
Katelyn Law Raised Rowdy Contributor After much anticipation, Triston Marez’s EP “That Was All Me” has finally released! The five song project provides a traditional country sound that
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