Staying For The Weekend – “Alive” The opening track of the Nashville band new EP has plenty of charm to spare. These guys know how to make listeners feel like family with warm vocals and catchy verses. We imagine this act sounding like …
Ten need-to-hear singer songwriters
Luke James Shaffer – “Slow Down” -Shaffer’s sound is, frankly, perfect for what we like to cover on this site. It’s definitely influenced by both folk and pop. What I love most, though, is the connection between the spirit of the music and …
Thursday’s Best Tracks
Rubblebucket – “Lemonade” If you haven’t heard of this duo, you are welcome. Their mix of creativity and musical prowess is something of an art they have close to perfected. “Lemonade” is a track that is equal parts Beck and experimental jazz fusion. Vocally it …
Mid-week variety playlist – Check out TEN exciting new tracks!
The Vaughns – “Coffee Sundae” -There are certain voices that just epitomize the genre of indie pop and the Vaughns lead singer has that exact sound. The muted trumpet, saucy guitar licks, and overall jazzy pop flavor here makes for a desirable track. …
Calling all college rock stations – check out these bands!
Kid Bloom – “Parents House” -I love the groove on this track. The lyrics… uh… bring back memories. Ok? Let’s leave it at that. But honestly the whole theme and style of the track isn’t exactly for the family friendly radio station, but …
An Indie-Pop Playlist That Will Make You Want to Move
I love all genres of music. I love hearing new songs from artists all over the world, from all walks of life, pursuing the beauty that is music-making. And some days, I just want some fun, upbeat, interesting indie pop to get me moving. …
A variety playlist for your summer fun!
Joseph Wayne Miller – “I Wish I Was Wrong” -Miller’s vocal feels about as tried and true as the amber waves of grain. His lyrical choices are particularly interesting, too. It reads like a diary entry but lays over some really nice chill …
Artist Interview: Annika On Von Grey’s New EP, Songwriting, and The Success of Youth
At 22, Annika Von Grey is already somewhat of a seasoned veteran of the music scene. Having been classically trained and performing since she was 5, Annika and her sisters found success through their project Von Grey, at a young age. Playing on Letterman, Conan, while touring …
Catching the pulse of indie rock
ABQ – “Takes So Long” -If you’re into the 30 Seconds to Mars arena rock style, you’ll love ABQ. The up tempo rock vibe here is punctuated by really exciting vocal harmonies. The sound overall appeals to my long time interest in this …
The 25th (And Final) Vans Warped Tour And One Writer’s Long Standing Regret
Thirty minutes. That is all. This is the allotted time each artist at Vans Warped Tour receives,regardless of name or success. It is very democratic and a philosophy perfected over the 25 years of the tour’s existence. Few music festivals share this brand of long …