Noeline Hofmann's first release makes the Billboard chart at number 70.
"Noeline Hofmann is officially a Hot 100 charting artist, thanks to her collaboration with Zach Bryan, 'Purple Gas.' The song debuted at No. 70 on the June 22-dated chart, and re-enters this week at No. 69, a new peak."
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We are pleased to announce that Ramsey Thornton has joined the La Honda Records roster of artists.
We heard Ramsey Thornton’s music by accident. One of those days, coming off a long week of humdrum grinds, clock in and out, rinse and repeat, when at the bottom of a rabbit hole, we overheard something so pure and so special it lifted us up and out of the dark.
There’s an energy to good writing, an energy to good voices, that most artists can tap into, wane through in their careers to make music people enjoy. Then there are artists who live in that energy intrinsically. For La Honda Records these are the types of artists that keep us invested in what we do. Ramsey Thornton is one of those artists.
From his conversational, introspective lyrics, to his intricate rhythms and rhymes, Ramsey is an artist full of the authentic energy the songwriter renaissance needs. His musicality rises above the beating of guitar strings and belting of voices. He invites you into his world with compassion for the overheard and a penchant to listen.
We are proud to welcome him today to La Honda Records, and we cannot wait to share new music with you soon.
Learn more about Ramsey Thornton.
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"...we all have the same goal, and that is to try and make good music. We like the good stuff.” ... “I’m not thinking about songs in terms of genre anymore. Now I can do whatever I want,” Emerson says. “The next one will be a mixture of things—a little honky-tonk here, a little rock-and-roll there, a little blues and some of the sad bastard stuff—everything I like about music.”
On newsstands now — the latest issue of Relix Magazine features a spotlight article about our very own Vincent Neil Emerson written by Larson Sutton with photography from Thomas Crabtree.
Big thanks to IVPR Nashville.
Canadian songwriter Noeline Hofmann turns the hard work of her rural Alberta home into beautiful lyrics that break dawn and set sun on a universal landscape. Her voice makes familiar the prairie she sings of as a breeze rolls grasslands or dances the ears of cattle. You listen to her songs and you see them – she doesn’t ask you to believe the lyrics. She does not need to ask because you feel them. That’s authenticity. That’s the La Honda Sound.
So it is with great joy that today we welcome Noeline to the label. Her original song “Purple Gas” was recently released in collaboration with Zach Bryan as a duet. In the coming weeks, La Honda Records will begin releasing more of her stunning songs. To share this news with you all now means the world, as we have come to know, over the last several months, the genuine and sincere woman who is Noeline Hofmann.
Listen to the duet "Purple Gas" with Zach Bryan.
Watch the original solo version of "Purple Gas" on TikTok.
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Around midnight on May 31, 2019, a simple conversation sparked a remarkable journey. Connie asked, “Why don’t we start a record label?” and Travis replied, “We could.”
Today marks the fifth anniversary of that idea becoming reality. What began as a late-night dream has flourished into something we couldn’t have imagined back then. We are incredibly grateful for the journey and the milestones we’ve reached along the way.
Special love and thanks go out to the talented artists who put their trust in us every day. Your creativity and passion are the heart of La Honda Records, and we are honored to be part of your musical journey.
We also want to express our deepest appreciation to the two incredible ladies, Stacey and Taylor, in the picture with us. Your dedication and hard work keep us on track, allowing us to do what we do best. Without you, none of this would be possible.
Lastly, to everyone who follows and supports La Honda Records, both from the outside and within – thank you! Your unwavering support means the world to us. Here’s to many more years of great music and shared success.
And now, on with the show.
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"'I think the stuff that resonates on a visceral level is stuff that might not be sonically perfect, but it still feels compelling,' said Ballew.
"He expands, 'It comes down to honesty and simplicity. I mean, Colter and I sing in totally different ways. But I think I think you can tell when someone's just singing, naturally and honestly, versus a classically trained, perfect singer. There's just so much stuff out there, and the music on the radio can be over-produced. So when you find something surprisingly raw, understated or rough around the edges, it finds its home with those people that are looking for a real experience'.
"'I've never thought I have a classically good voice', Scott Ballew confesses, 'So when I'm in a room with other musicians that can make it sound really nice, my instinct is to cover it up as much as possible with their goodness. Mike Nau, who produced Rio Bravo, and some of the other musicians were really good at giving me the confidence to let the space provide some of that power. The way we recorded it, it was kind of half-live and spontaneous - half the songs we recorded in one day. Then the other half, it was a bit of a Frankenstein experiment between Mike and I virtually. I'd have a minute to sit with the songs with just the piano or the guitar, and Mike would add one thing at a time, and that approach allowed it to be more stripped down than it probably would have been live.'"
Read the article by Maxim Mower.
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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified five of Colter Wall's singles Gold and one Platinum. Joining the list is the album, "Imaginary Appalachia" with a Gold certification.
Colter Wall's iconic song, "Sleeping on the Blacktop", released in June 2015, has earned Platinum certification.
Other singles achieving Gold certification are:
Review the RIAA Certifications for Colter Wall >
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