Indie spotlight for October 22, 2017 (Show 169)

Nora Jane Struthers has written "some of the most quietly powerful narratives within the new wave of Americana artists." Ann Powers, NPR Music. Her new album Champion is built on the kinds of songs that last decades and weave themselves into the fabric of listeners’ lives. The album, produced by Neilson Hubbard in Nashville, is full to the brim with stellar musicianship, unexpected arrangements that blur the lines between folk, roots, and rock.     @_NoraJane

Madelyn Victoria plays the guitar, writes the lyrics & melody to all her songs, and collaborates with her brother to write the accompanying music. "Country music hits the heart, and feeds the soul; it’s the story of all our lives in one way or another.” That’s her perspective on the depth of Country music and just one of many reasons why this talented young vocalist and songwriter decided to pursue a career in the Country Music industry.     @madelynvictoria

Angie Whiteley is a musician and actor from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Her new album 'Life Like This' has just been released and has received radio airplay in Australia and France. She writes all of her music and is probably best described as singer/ songwriter, or folk/rock.   @AngieWhiteley

David Tribble brings his soulful sound as singer/songwriter and continues to write and sing with compassion and conviction. His music doesn't sit in one genre but moves through several and is mixed with his Texas roots giving it a very unique tone and feel.      @davidtribble