We’ve all heard this story before. Young artist makes a song and using the power of social media, it becomes the biggest track yet. Sheck Wes’s “Mo Bamba”, Cali District’s “Teach Me How To Dougie”, Shop Boyz’s “Party Like A Rock Star”, I could go on and on but the idea of a “One Hit Wonder” crosses genres and eras. This spring, “Old Town Road” … Continue reading 7 EP – Lil Nas X
This week I wanna take it back not only to 2005, when The Essentials was released – but to anywhere from the year he started in 1955 until the year he died in 2003. Johnny Cash is legendary, as well as one of my grandparents’ many favorite musicians. Unfortunately for my family, but fortunately for my grandpa…my grandma passed a few days ago at the … Continue reading The Essentials – Johnny Cash
Colossus Music is committed to developing new content for our readers! Our Sit Down Series is the next step towards more coverage of rising artists. Enjoy! – The Colossus Team Brooks Hubbard is a rising singer out of the Nashville music scene. Originally from New Hampshire, Brooks moved to the epicenter of the country and folk genre where he joined Justin Kimball and Nate Mould … Continue reading Sit Down Series: Brooks Hubbard
Jason Isbell is a four time grammy winner, a soon-to be Oscar nominee, and one of the most prolific country songwriter’s around. Pretty impressive right? Well, the impressive fact is that the majority people outside of the country genre have no idea who he is. Isbell has gained popularity in recent weeks, because of his work on the soundtrack for Bradley Cooper’s film, A … Continue reading Live from the Ryman – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
This review is part of the Colossus Guest Time Series. Some weeks will have one, some will have two, others will have none. At Colossus we are committed to be for the people and by the people! If you are interested in writing a review of your favorite album, DM us on Twitter at @music_colossus! A second in the series of “albums I thought were new … Continue reading American Story – Brooks Hubbard
So before you say it, I know this album was released in August so it isn’t really new music. However…it was released this year, I just booked a ticket to visit friends down south, and I haven’t reviewed a country record in a while. All of It has been in and out of my rotation since it was dropped. For those of you that don’t know, … Continue reading All of It – Cole Swindell
It’s been a while since we have had a “New Music Monday” and even longer since we have had a country record reviewed on Colossus. Why not return from the blog’s summer break with Florida Georgia Line, a duo of country singers who have torn it up in the industry. After having a quiet recording year in 2017, focusing more on their tour, this new … Continue reading Florida Georgia Line – Florida Georgia Line
This is the first of the Colossus Guest Time Series. Some weeks will have one, some will have two, others will have none. At Colossus we are commited to be for the people and by the people! If you are interested in writing a review of your favorite album, DM us on Twitter at @music_colossus! You’ve heard this album before, just not these songs. And you’ve … Continue reading Like An Arrow – Blackberry Smoke
Back in 2017, Thomas Rhett released Life Changes. This is his third studio album and hands down his best yet. He brings his own flair to the album while also utilizing features from his father and Maren Morris, both of which work really well. The project has its country songs for all the cowboys out there but also mixes in some neat additions of more pop … Continue reading Life Changes – Thomas Rhett
We’re mixing it up a bit today on this lovely Saturday night with a little country. Dierks Bentley has been around the country scene for a while now, and with this latest studio album, he proves he is here to stay. The Mountain was recorded out in Telluride, CO and you are able to feel that influence throughout. With songs of love, inspiration, and overcoming, … Continue reading The Mountain – Dierks Bentley
