News From Hemifran March 2025

Hemifrån is an independent A&R, promotion and marketing company, based in the heart of Sweden, specializing in, what they call, “gut music” – The kind of music that you can feel in your gut, no matter what. Hemifran is promoting a lot of singer-songwriter, westcoast-pop, country, AOR and more. Here are featured some of their latest news – it is not all west coast, but dig into it!

Hat Check Girl – 29 & Gone

Hat Check Girl is the collaboration between Annie Gallup and Peter Gallway. „29 & Gone‟ is their 9th recording since they began working together as a duo in 2009. Hat Check Girl is known for literate songwriting, and colorful, atmospheric americana musical landscapes. More information at Hemifran.

Barrack Oreck & Friends – We Are Wood

The new album includes 10 new original songs, weaving together stories from history, searing social commentaries, and challenging matters of the heart. The songs reflect a range of musical styles and influences with complex instrumental interplay, tight vocal harmonies, and satisfying rhythmic grooves. More information at Hemifran.

Bobbo Barnes – Music For Train Stations

Award winning singer songwriter Bobbo Byrnes takes an unexpected and mesmerizing turn with his latest release, an ambient album that transports listeners into a world of atmosphere, texture, and emotion. Departing from his signature americana and folk rock roots, Byrnes crafts an evocative sonic experience inspired by movement, transition, and the quiet moments in between. More information at Hemifran.

Sacred Vagabonds – All That Matters

What happens when the former backup vocalist for Christopher Cross is introduced to the Nashville based duo Marvin & Gentry, who recorded and performed with the late Dan Peek, founding member of 70’s group America? A magical blend of smooth three part harmony, refined lyrics and groovy guitars that hearken back to the golden era of folk rock singer songwriters, yet filled with modern sensibilities. More information at Hemifran.

Born 53 – Turnpike

„Turnpike‟ is the 6th album by the Born 53 since the start in the early 2000’s. This latest album, produced by Alar Suurna, could have been subtitled „Half-American Blues‟. Much of its style and heart is americana with topical content and impressions of events from the last decade flashing by, song by song. Suurna’s production on „Turnpike‟ takes Born 53 to a new level, giving the band both an artful and commercial sounding boost. More information at Hemifran.

Jim Stanard – Magical

„Magical‟ is the 3rd full length studio album from award winning singer songwriter Jim Stanard. In reviewing his last album, ‚American Blues Scene‛ wrote “they say there’ll never be another Johnny Cash or Kris Kristofferson, but Jim Stanard draws from the same well of weathered experience‟. That sentiment is even more true for this album. More information at Hemifran.

Rachel Goodrich – Once Before

This new album, dives into the highs and lows of falling in and out of love, offering listeners an emotional and musical journey. The album’s minimalist arrangements allow Rachel’s evocative vocals to take center stage, creating a sense of intimacy that transports the audience to a candlelit jazz lounge. More information at Hemifran.

Nelson Wright – Ghost On The Water

„The cover of my new album is a simulacrum of my music. In the background, 21st century America, linear and gleaming, in the foreground, the old mythic America, intangible, otherworldly, harboring millions of peculiar tales. The past leaves its marks. There are ghosts all around us.‟ ~ Nelson Wright. More information at Hemifran.