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Photo by Sarah Cass You're going to want to prepare yourself for this one. "Not How I Hoped," the latest single from Sera Cahoone, is great. Like... really great. It's a heartbreak ballad that combines folk, singer-songwriter, and a little blues and country. As soon as Cahoone's vocals kick in, you're instantly hooked and hanging on her every word and inflection. This ends up being one of the most mesmerizing songs of the year, without doing anything but being a great song. It's the kind of song that anyone that has ever experienced heartbreak will end up loving, from the biggest indie snobs to the most mainstream music fans. "Not How I Hoped" has the kind of universal appeal of Lucy Dacus' "Nightshift." The reward of having a music blog is when you find a song that you know is going to end up beloved by many, and this is one of those songs. Sera Cahoone says of her latest single: "This song flew out of my broken heart many moo...

Photo by Sarah Cass Singer-songwriter, musician, and producer Sera Cahoone has a great new song out to help get you through your Friday. "Pulling Up Roots" is a great slice of modern roots music. It's a little bit ramblin' while still being smoothly produced. This is the kind of song perfect for any and all folk festivals, and it could easily fit onto Adult Contemporary radio. Cahoone has a unique enough sound to make music snobs (and journalists) happy while still appealing to the Mix FM listeners in your office. Plus, "Pulling Up Roots" is being put out by Sub Pop, so it has an instant cool factor. Sera Cahoone says of her latest single: “‘Pulling Up Roots’ is about getting to the other side and experiencing growth and momentum after a challenging time.” You can watch the video for "Pulling Up Roots" below. I've Missed You All These Years is due out August 28 on Sub Pop Records. For more on Sera Cahoone, check out the artist on Instagram and...