The moment the jaunty guitar kicks in on John Smyths’ new single, "Now I'm Wiser", you feel a familiar, comfortable warmth. It’s the sound of a good chair in a bar where the floor is sticky with spilled truths. And then the story starts, a classic yarn of a hard-living past yielding to a peaceful present. Smyths, a Dutch ex-metalhead singing country out of...

Bill Abernathy, a name that resonates with heartfelt storytelling and evocative melodies, emerges once again from the heart of Kansas City. As a singer, composer, and performer, Abernathy's profound musical journey has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Abernathy's melodies are more than mere notes; they are chapters in a life well-lived. His compositions bear witness to a career that defies expectations and...