News From Hemifran October 2024

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!

Andrew Calhoun – Different Now

Andrew Calhoun presents a legacy recording of 20 poetic songs written over a span of 45 years. The themes progress from youthful concerns to the challenges of age. “Different Now” represents Andrew’s “collaboration with my younger self. Some of these songs were composed 45 years ago, here I put a sterner shine on the music and recast a wayward word or two”. More information at Hemifran.

Bobbo Byrnes – S.T.

Bobbo Byrnes’ new self-titled album is a deeply personal and relatable blend of americana, folk, and rock’n’roll that reflect his battles and triumphs. Tracks like “Never Learned To Fly”, “Too Many Miles” and “I Cannot Say” offer listeners a raw and honest look into his creative process, while songs like “Bad Decisions” and “Chance” symbolize hope and renewal. More information at Hemifran.

Kate McDonnell– Trapeze

“Trapeze”, Kate McDonnell’s 6th album, is rooted in contemporary American life, with topics ranging from hope and life’s purpose surrendering to love and desire in crazy times. On the heels of her successful album “Ballad Of A Bad Girl”, “Trapeze” comprises 14 original songs written over a prolific 3 years. Her new songs will hit your gut with truth, intelligence, and humor. More information at Hemifran.

Marc Rogers– 30 Minutes From Water Street

Since 2017, singer songwriter Mark Rogers has released a remarkable catalog of melodic indie, pop, folk and rock music. In 2024, he will present his 3rd and unmistakably best album yet, “30 Minutes From Water Street”. More information at Hemifran.

Michael Johnathon – MyCovers Volume One

I’ve written over 300 songs of my own, released 21 albums and lived every note, every lyric, but these songs are written by artists I deeply admire. They are like chapters, snapshots of time, experienced and lived through the years. They are companions, brutal enemies and loyal friends. More information at Hemifran.

Michael Ward with Dogs and Fishes – Brighter Days

Michael Ward with Dogs & Fishes releases their new album, “Brighter Days”, featuring 8 songs recorded at Hyde Street Studios. The politically charged album contains nods to blues, classic rock, Memphis soul and above all, a hard to define but unmistakable west coast americana sound. More information at Hemifran.

Michael Storm & Kivas – Nästan Där

In autumn 2022, the acclaimed first album “Wind För Våg” with Morgan Storm & Kivas was released. September 12th is the time for the release party at Medley in Malmö for the new album, “Nästen Där”, which was preceded by a string of digital singles such as “Något Hänger Kvar”, “En Annan Sort” and “När Kärleken Dör” , which is a duet with partner Nina Storm. More information at Hemifran.

Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus – Harbortowne

Jim Patton and Sherry Brokus make the kind of music that’s driven by both passion and purpose. They take sketches of everyday life and transform them into songs that ring and resonate in ways that are both mindful and memorable. Their 3rd album since the pandemic, “Harbortowne”, represents the folk side of the duo’s folk rock, where 2023’s “Big Red Gibson” was a return to the rock side of the equation. More information at Hemifran.

Rachael Sage – Another Side

“Another Side” is Rachael Sage’s acclaimed 2023 album, “The Other Side”, completely reimagined. With entirely new, acoustic, but not necessarily stripped down, instrumentation and Sage’s intimate melodies front and center, fans of Sage’s rootsy folk-pop will enjoy these living room style versions of some of her most timely, soul stirring material to date. More information at Hemifran.

Scott McClatchy– One Time One Night In America

With his 6th release, critically acclaimed singer songwriter, Scott McClatchy, returns to his americana roots. Backed by top flight musicians, his new set of songs addresses many issues faced by the world at large, as well as those intimate moments whispered between friends. More information at Hemifran.

The Bobby Tenderloin Universe – Satan Is A Woman

The Bobby Tenderloin Universe is a band, a community, and a movement, but, most of all, it’s an excuse to don your western wear and give yourself over to the song and dance at the heart of every show. Bobby enraptures his audiences with his deep, rich voice and thoughtful, tender lyrics, rustling up a fresh new take on the old country we all love. More information at Hemifran.

Noah Zacharin– Point Of Light

Zacharin writes and performs as if his life depends on it. Multi-genre, versatile guitar man; literate writer (parallel life as poet and translator with extensive international publication in prestigious journals, anthologies, etc.). Zacharin wishes to move you, that’s all. More information at Hemifran.