- Hailed for her "multi-genre talents" by Billboard and deemed a
"star" by Rolling Stone, acclaimed singer-songwriter Maggie Rose has
released her ambitious new album No One Gets Out Alive. Hearkening
back to early '70s Laurel Canyon, the music deals in both dark and
uplifting themes- disillusionment in relationships, ageism, female
empowerment and living in the moment, among them, with Maggie's big,
soulful voice taking centerstage. Maggie successfully straddles the
worlds of pop, rock, soul, Americana and folk, unencumbered by genre
specifics. Recorded with a dream team including members of Jason
Isbell's 400 Unit, Alabama Shakes and Gregg Allman's band, the record
was produced by GRAMMY-Award winner Ben Tanner, mixed by Bobby Holland
and arranged by conductor Don Hart (Phish, Lyle Lovett). A respected
fixture of the Nashville community, Maggie has played the iconic Grand
Ole Opry over 100 times and marquee festivals including Austin City
Limits, Bonnaroo, and Newport Folk Fest. A true road warrior, she has
shared the stage with the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Tedeschi Trucks
Band, Heart, Joan Jett, Eric Church, Gov't Mule, The Mavericks, Fitz &
The Tantrums, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Revivalists among
others. Few artists embody the spirit of creative exploration as
seamlessly as Pennsylvania-based multi-instrumentalist Hunter Root.
His journey is a tale of passion and resilience, and his success is a
testament to his intuition and his unique musical vision. Raised in an
environment steeped in classic rock, Hunter's musical foundation was
built alongside his older brother who introduced him to guitar, and
opened his eyes to the power of songwriting. As a founding member of
the psychedelic rock outfit Medusa's Disco, Hunter honed his skills on
stage, and gained invaluable insight into the labyrinthine workings of
the music industry. Embracing a genre-fluid approach, Hunter's music
weaves together elements of acoustic rock, folk, grunge, and more. His
approach to songwriting has evolved over the years, shifting from a
lyric-centric process to a music-first methodology. This shift has
allowed Hunter to match emotive soundscapes with the narrative potency
of his songs, yielding compositions rich in both meaning and emotion.
He employs a similarly immersive approach to music production. He
writes, records, mixes, and produces all his albums, an uncompromising
process that is both demanding and gratifying. Hunter's personal
experiences heavily influence his music. His acclaimed 2023 album,
'Arkansas,' was created as a tribute following the passing of his
older brother in 2020, beautifully encapsulating his introspection.
Despite calling Central Pennsylvania home, the four years he spent in
Arkansas during his youth had a profound impact on his artistry.
Consequently, each song is a deeply personal narrative, an homage to
the sights, sounds, aches, and scars found there. Hunter's music
achieved viral success through TikTok and Instagram, where his songs
'Town Rat Heathen' and 'Quicksand Sinking' struck a chord with users
worldwide. He swiftly accumulated hundreds of thousands of followers
across both platforms, inevitably driving traffic to Spotify, where
his singles have garnered millions of plays. 2024 will see Hunter
continue to build on his momentum, as he plans an extensive series of
tour dates accompanied by his live band. For more information, please
visit www.hunterroot.com.
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