artists

Casey James Prestwood
Best known for his groundbreaking work as lead guitarist and driving force behind emo/indie cornerstone group Hot Rod Circuit, Casey's debut solo album The Hurtin' Kind showcases his life-long passion of honky tonk from the good ol' days of country rock n roll in the 1970s, evoking memories of Gram Parsons and Merle Haggard. Featuring an eclectic cast ranging from Arabella Harrison, front woman of emo pioneers Jejune, to Neil Flanz, steel guitar player for Parsons himself, Prestwood's band helps to flesh out his vision. Flanz describes the music best, simply stating that The Hurtin' Kind is "refreshingly country. I haven't heard this kind of music in years."

The Texas Sapphires
Recently voted "Best New Band in Austin" by The Austin Chronicle and at the 2006 Austin Music Awards, The Austin Chronicle best summarizes The Texas Sapphires by simply saying "this is what country music is supposed to sound like." With compelling guy/gal lead vocals and that authentic hillbilly back country rock and roll sound, The Texas Sapphires are ready to take the country by storm.

"The Texas Sapphires are a breath of fresh air in the boiling pot of new music in the country today … Inspired songs, great vocals and diverse band members that toss their respective musical influences into the ring ... The end result is a great listen.”
— Grammy award winning Producer Lloyd Maines

Filthy Jim
Lawrence, KS based Filthy Jim is a blur of train-wreck madness condensed into one album. Propelled by high-speed tempos that race by as if a prize was awarded at the finish line, these guys have cornered the market on loud and heavy, drunken, scuzzball rock and roll. This record makes you miss the good ol’ days of Motorhead, Zeke, Mudhoney and Ride the Lightning era Metallica.

The Only Children
The Only Children is the latest project from Josh Berwanger, of The Anniversary, and his wife Heidi-Lynne Gluck, of Juliana Hatfield's band Some Girls. Sound inspiration is clearly Neil Young, Lightnin' Hopkins and even bands like Cheap Trick, Fleetwood Mac, Guided By Voices and Modest Mouse.