Independent musicians are struggling right now. With shows cancelled for the foreseeable future, many central Arkansas artists find themselves uncertain where their next paycheck is coming from. But you can help by listening to their music, buying their albums, purchasing some merch, and sharing their songs with friends.
We’ve compiled a playlist full of Arkansas artists in several genres. If you like what you hear, consider visiting the artists’ online stores or following them on Spotify. Music has a way of bringing people together and this strange time is further proof of that power.
Happy listening.
Jazz
Artist: Rodney Block
Track: “I Made Us A Mixtape Kinda Love Song”
Website: facebook.com/rodneyblockmusic
Blues/R&B/Soul
Artist: Akeem Kemp
Track: “I’ll Play the Blues for You”
Website: akeemkempmusic.com
Artist: Bijoux
Track: “Dit Moi”
Website: iambijouxofficial.com
Artist: Dazz & Brie
Track: “Let’sdance”
Website: dazzandbrie.com
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Indie
Artist: Adventureland
Track: “Loser”
Website: adventureland.bandcamp.com
Artist: Amasa Hines
Track: “Nimbus”
Website: amasahinesmusic.com
Artist: Tiny Towns
Track: “Settle”
Website: tinytowns.bandcamp.com
Artist: joan
Track: “love somebody like you”
Website: songsbyjoan.com
Artist: Way Away
Track: “High Tide”
Website: way-away.bandcamp.com
Artist: Modeling
Track: “Rupture”
Website: modelingmusic.bandcamp.com/music
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Rock
Artist: The Coasts
Track: “Weekend”
Website: thecoasts.bandcamp.com
Country
Artist: The Salty Dogs
Track: “Little Rock (I’m Rollin’ Away)”
Website: thesaltydogs.net
Artist: Cody Belew
Track: “Rodeo”
Website: codybelew.com
Artist: The Going Jessies
Track: “Time”
Website: thegoingjessies.com
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Folk
Artist: Willi Carlisle
Track: “Angels”
Website: willicarlisle.com
Artist: Sad Daddy
Track: “AM”
Website: saddaddyband.com
Artist: Aaron Smith
Track: “Dear Donna”
Website: aaronsmithsongs.com
Bonus:
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Soothe your soul with a little classic music from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Musicians have been hosting a “Bedtime with Bach” series for free on the ASO Facebook page at 9 o’clock sharp.
- You can also tip your favorite musicians virtually through this handy tip jar linking to artists Paypal, Venmo, Cashapp and their websites.
Find more information like this here: How to Do Quarantine in Little Rock