Review of the song “All I Ever Need”
by Dreamy Paradise (Playlist Curator - Groover)
"Acting as a fully developed hook, the chorus is captivating. You have a fantastic vocal quality that contributes significantly to the song's amazing vibe. This song seems to be ideal for late-night drives and sounds quite different when you blast it while traveling down a deserted road at midnight. Good luck with whatever comes next."
Dec 15, 2025
Review of the song ‘Andrea’ - 2025
"A pop rock ballad with a narrative folk soul, "Andrea" is a song that paints with chords and verses. Barley Station builds a story where the muse comes to life through art and music, like a portrait that breathes emotion."
May 2025: Review of "Danced in the Night"
Best review ever. In its five word simplicity it strikes the chord that counts
Review of Danced in the Night - May 2025
Review of 'Danced in the Night" - April 2025
Archived reviews, Interviews, etc. below:
Celebrating 17 weeks at #1 on the European Independent Music Charts!
Randy: It's a response to the song "Delicate" by Taylor Swift actually, and in the song she says "you must like me for me"... "My reputations never been worse so you must like me for me. So its a song about liking somebody for who they are... seeing through... you know, knowing all their faults, their bad days, their bad side and still caring about them and liking them and loving them and all that."
Donna: "Yeah! I mean.. even though you love someone its not always easy to like them all the time is it, especially?"
(Donna to her husband running the board) "Will you stop messing with things!?" "Arrgh"
Randy: "There you go, case in point!"
(Laughter)
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Please Pass The Indie Dec 19, 2018
by Bryon William
Barley Station has created a classic Christmas folk song mixing elements of Americana, folk and rock. The song opens with a gentle folk-rock feel and builds brilliantly. The lyrics stick to the classic Christmas story, yet the song sounds refreshingly new. The “Christmas Call” is an invitation to gather “one and all” and folks will be gathering around this song for years to come."
Flavorful and Tasty Music April 27, 2018
Sound Wave One by Steven F. Adams
"...The melodies of the band are strong and vivid in a way that you hear all the trueness of this
soon to be iconic band. The band has a sound has a sound that needs to be heard"
read more
Published in New Music Weekly (April 2018)
“Barley Station “Younger Summer Memories” (Barleyfields) is breaking here”
Dano/KPLT (Paris, TX)
National Radio Hits - Top Indie Band Rises
March 21, 2018
"BARLEY STATION is fast becoming one of the top new independent bands at radio.
They are already closing in on our Top10 at AC40 with their debut single “Younger Summer Memories”
which is also #1 “By the Vote” for a third week. In addition, the red-hot single has now crossed over to Top40
where it ranks 2nd “most added” just ahead of the monster single from Taylor Swift."
...read more
Interview with Broad Tube Music Channel
April 19, 2018
Frolicking in meadows and the sounds of peanut butter? After so many interviews you just have to get a little weird.
Our interview with Broadtune Music Channel just went up. Here's an excerpt:
"Q: Tell us your weakness and strength pertaining music.
Brian: Weakness – I can’t stand the sound of my own voice. Also, peanut butter.
Randy: I can’t stand the sound of peanut butter either."
Review of album Back There Somewhere
December 2017 issue: Music Arts Monthly
"Sounds like what you get when a country boy marries a rock-n-roll star. This group perfectly blends sound and words to create their
own style with a little Tom Petty thrown in to twang it out!"
http://musicartsmonthly.com/December2017reviews.html
Review of Damaged Goods Album (song Medusa)
"Classic country rock with hints of folk. This is a refreshing turn from all of the pop country that is poisoning the airwaves right now."
- John Farley
Sophisticated Ape Radio
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Interview with Ally's Attic
from 09-05-2017
http://www.allysatticshow.com/conversations-with-stars.html
Review of Like Destiny by The eYe Internet Radio Station
"Wow, great tune, I Caught this on spotify, found it here at IMP, great song!
this will be on their upcoming new album in September according to their announcement on the spot.,
tripping groove, turning the corner on this tune ,they are finding their place and this is a song
that will take them in a new direction, finding their niche, pushing the envelop more its a big jump
in production and songcrafting, big ups."
- eYe dig
http://indiemusicpeople.com/stationgen.aspx?stationID=6718
Music Arts Monthly
July 2017
"Barley Station is garnering some rather top shelf reviews from music mags and reviewer throughout America and Europe
so if you want to hear what the clamor is about go to their YouTube channel and give a listen."
Feature in American Pride Magazine
July 9, 2017
Randy Wayne Belt on Developing a Song into Something More
http://www.americanpridemagazine.com/latest/randy-wayne-belt-developing-a-song-into-something-more/
Music is Truth
Station at Indie Music People (June 2017)
"This group always brings top drawer tunage."
http://indiemusicpeople.com/stationGen.aspx?stationID=5168
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Music Review for Bongo Boy Records – ‘Volume X’ | by Skope • December 20, 2016
Barley Station’s “Like Destiny” represents the best of indie rock with a western twang.
Quite beautiful the song at times feels reminiscent of the welcoming spirit of early Meat Puppets albums.
A nice carefree approach dominates the proceedings.
www.bongoboyrecords.com/volume-x/ By – beachsloth.com
MUSIC REVIEW by JENNY CAT | Steel Notes
This track is reminiscent of a mix of 90's alternative rock and a little bit of the 1960's.
Instantly, I'm a fan. The guitar riff takes me back to a taste of the Grateful Dead.
I can hear every lyric clearly and the harmonies are sweet.
This song is a free thinkers delight and the chorus is just sweet and highly memorable.
The bridge is perfect and the song is a must have for your collection.
Review of "Like Destiny"
As reviewed by Bryon Harris of Indie Spoonful
Like Destiny appears as a track on Bongo Boy Records Volume X which includes 12 tracks by talented, award-winning artists from around the globe. Volume X covers dance, pop, rock, hip hop and rap. Volume X is perfect for any music connoisseur looking to discover great new songs in multiple genres. "
Official Web Site: https://bongoboyrecords.com/volume-x/
Barley Station's "Destiny" is one of my favorite songs on the compilation. From Missouri, USA, Barley Station combines Americana, Pop/Rock, Country, and Folk. Driven primarily by rhythm guitar, giving it a down-to-earth country-rock feel, "Destiny" has solid rock elements including good melodic riffs and tight bass and percussion. The singer-songwriter who fuels the band is it's founder, the award-winning Randy Wayne Belt who has a great voice made for Rockin' Americana. The song is about that moment when you first see someone and they get into your soul, magically and instantly which is the way this song will hit you when you first hear it. "Like Destiny, I fall to my knees. Like Destiny."
http://www.indie-spoonful.com/single-post/2016/11/25/Bongo-Boy-Records---Volume-X
Review of the single "Like Destiny" by
CA Marshall in Starlight Music Chronicles
01/21/2016
"The long awaited single 'Like Destiny' by Missouri based Barley Station has launched today and, well, it's bloody fabulous! It is the band's music which originally connected Vocalist Randy Wayne Belt to Starlight Music Chronicles via mutual industry friends and there is definitely credibility that needs to be recognized here: Randy Wayne Belt is an exceptional writer and it clearly shows in this new release.
All instrumental, mixing, vocals, and production was created singlehandedly by Randy and it is a credit to both his multitasking abilities & talent that such a pretty song has been created in such a short amount of time! In addition to his meticulous and consistently polished articles that he writes for Starlight Music Chronicles Magazine and online, he is able to continuously create something new every time for Barley Station and keeps up with the growing fan base.
In the wake of last fall's epic 'Double Star' release on October 15th, 2015, 'Like Destiny' is a Mellifuous blend of both instrumental and vocal brought home with a folk/rock blend truly consistent to what is now known as 'The Barley Station Sound'.
Congrats on yet another single knocked out of the park!"
Review of the single "I've Got News" by Steel Notes Magazine
Bongo Boy Records Compilations Volume Seven Receives Stellar Reviews
Review by Steel Notes Magazine
Here's the section on Barley Station (track 7)
"The seventh song on the album is from USA’s Barley Station.
“I’ve Got News” mixes Americana infused rock with a catchy melody and rough
around the edges vocals that make for a great first impression from this band."
Read the full compilastion review and press release below:
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=187854
http://issuu.com/steelnotesmagazine/docs/steelnotes-holidayissue2015/130?e=9454082/31946891
Review of the single "Double Star" by
CA Marshall in Starlight Music Magazine (p. 87)
direction and show no signs of stopping. "Double Star" is brilliant in
its Immaculate Conception, composition, and imagery that is evoked
when listening but it is also just a small piece of the pie when you
consider the capacity and the quality of music that the band has
already produced and recorded."
Feature: Feature and interview with Barley Station
Greycastle News Corporation
Oct. 2015
http://www.greycastle.tv/features/barley-station.html
Review of the video for "Younger Summer Memories" by Skope
August 10, 2015
"With a clear fondness for the summer jam is Barley Station’s “Younger Summer Memories”. Colored in a nostalgic hue the piece has a playful sound to it. The chorus is akin to a warm hug and is particularly satisfying after all the restraint they show on the piece. A relaxed groove rules over the piece giving a sense of inner peace and joy."
Barley Station's Feature in American Pride Magazine
March 19, 2015
AmericanPrideMagazine.com
Interview with Jacqueline Jax on A.V.A Live Radio from March 4, 2015
{Behind the Music} Barley Station on Letting Artists Be Who They Are
Listen to the podcast of the interview from March 4, 2015 below: