Roots, Romance, and Rebels: MTS Blooms with Genre-Bending Brilliance This Spring

MTS Management Group and its imprint, MTS Records, are rolling into spring 2025 with a lineup as varied and heartfelt as the season itself. From twang-soaked country to bruised-but-beautiful rock, here’s what you need to know.

Country purists, perk up: Richard Lynch returns with “The Phone Call,”(May 2nd) a classic-leaning ballad that feels plucked straight from a dusty backroad jukebox. His warm baritone carries a story of inspiration and redemption, backed by gentle steel guitar and vintage fiddle flourishes. It’s the kind of song that reaches into your chest cavity and squeezes out every drop of longing. Already on the airwaves, Gary Pratt’s “Red Barn” is a love letter to rural roots, painting rustic vignettes with acoustic strumming and his storyteller’s touch. You can almost smell the hay and hear the cicadas as he reminisces about home. Robert Ross’ next single, “People Like Me” drops on May 16th. Robert Ross offers an upbeat jaunt through a party-fueling song about bonding with your closest friends over…you guessed it: country music!  Finally, country powerhouse Pamela Hopkins’ “Me Being Me” is a bold, self-affirming anthem powered by her seasoned vocals. No apologies here—just an invitation to own every bit of who you are.

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Americana rocker Pete Price drops his latest, “Better Angels,” on May 9th.  It’s a raw, gravel-voiced plea to find hope in the mess of modern life. Gritty guitar riffs meet soulful harmonies, and Price’s lyrics cut deep—challenging listeners to rise above the noise and rediscover their best selves.  A week later, on May 16th, Pam Ross’ “Have a Good Time” flips on the sunnies for a bubblegum rootsy jam, all fizzy hooks and carefree choruses. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the only prescription for a bad day is a rollicking good time.   Noble Hops hits the national scene with “Kelso Beach,” a reflective folk-Americana piece that drifts between warm guitar chords and lyric lines about the places that shape us. It’s sun-warmed nostalgia in three and a half minutes. Closing out the spring americana roster, Eddy Mann’s “Fly, Fly Away” lands on May 12th as a gentle, soul-searching folk hymn. His soft vocal delivery and pastoral melodies feel like a warm breeze—an invitation to pause, breathe, and believe in new beginnings.

Bridging the gap between americana and rock, comes Albany’s The Perfect Storm.  The Perfect Storm tap into that heady rush of new romance on “We Fell in Love,” with lush harmonies and orchestral swells that hit you right in the chest. It’s cinematic in scope—think sunrise-on-the-beach vibes in sonic form. Speaking of cinematic, The Curse of KK Hammond’s latest marries blues grit with gothic overtones on “Walk with Me Through the Fire.” Her haunting voice drips with urgency as smoky guitars and a brooding rhythm section conjure a sense of trial by fire.  For those craving something heavier, XDB’s “When the Love Is Gone” crunches in with razor-sharp riffs and soaring vocals. It’s raw, unfiltered rock that examines heartbreak under neon lights.

Rounding out this spring’s cavalcade of releases are a pop song about cyberbullying, a house music dancefloor banger and an album of classical meets electropop jams. Shweta Harve enlists producer Dario Cei for “What the Troll,” a fierce anthem for anyone who’s ever stared down an internet bully. Harve’s vocals are equal parts sassy and steely, riding a minimalist beat that leaves space for her razor-sharp lyrics to land with knockout power. This song is getting the message out with a strong push at radio this spring.  And then there’s Martone, turning up the sass with a dancefloor-ready groove. “Too Bad, So Sad” (May 16th) is equal parts wink and middle finger, driven by an irresistible beat and Martone’s cheeky charisma. He is joined on the track by Intelligent Diva. Lastly, violin virtuoso Bernadett Nyari unfolds Heart of Diamonds, (May 8th) an album that marries old-world classical finesse with a fearless contemporary edge. Think precision bow strokes colliding with electronic swells, creating an emotional journey that’s as arresting as it is unpredictable.

 Between these releases, MTS Management Group and MTS Records are weaving a vibrant musical tapestry for spring 2025—one that promises to move your feet, tug at your heart, and maybe even change the way you see the world.

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