For those of us who like singer songwriters, it can be difficult to find something unique in each different artist. Matthew Szlachetka has really come into his own with this single. His style continues to evolve, with a powerful and emotional performance. Sometimes …
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Album Review: Gypsy Lumberjacks – Giants of America
Album Review: Gypsy Lumberjacks – Giants of America Sometimes we call bands or albums “eclectic” just to mean different, but really the word carries with it connotations of diversity. The Gypsy Lumberjacks are a truly eclectic band, offering both a mix of sounds …
Artist Interview: Highly Suspect -Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, Ohio
“M.C.I.D! M.C.I.D!” chants the ever-swelling fans of Brooklyn’s Highly Suspect. Being new to their family of supporters, I had to ask vocalist Johnny Stevens before their Cleveland show for clarification. Showing the tattoos across his knuckles he says “my crew is dope . …
Valise – Exceptional Atmospheric Indie Pop
There is something beautiful in the music of Dallas indie rock quartet Valise. Their melodies paint a heartbreaking landscape that inspires and stirs even the most skeptical of listeners. Valise’s sound is road tested as they currently came off of playing festivals, headlining …
Three Ways to Rock, Three Ways to Roll
Three Ways to Rock, Three Ways to Roll There are a lot of different types of rock music. There’s the head-banging, ear-bleeding, shake-the-room kind. There’s the hip-swayin’, blues influenced kind. There’s even the “I wanna hold your hand” super swag electric guitar kind. …
Gorgeous New Video From Benjamin’s Brother.
I’ve covered Benjamin’s Brother here before. He’s got this cool, softened, Brit-pop-ish sound. It’s really beautiful. I highly recommend his album. It’s one of the ones that I turn to often. He released a new video a couple of weeks ago that is …
Artist Interview: Joshua Hyslop – Intellectual Indie Folk Singer
Artist Interview: Joshua Hyslop – Intellectual Indie Folk Singer When I ask artists the question of what motivates them to write music, there are a variety of responses, but more often than not it’s some version of “I just need to.” Then there’s …
Throwback Album Review: Laney Jones – Golden Road
Throwback Album Review: Laney Jones – Golden Road This album is from 2013, but it deserves a mention here. It’s every bit the kind of Americana and classic songwriting we often feature. Beyond that, Laney Jones has a beautiful, natural vocal tone. She’s …
The Fight – North America – indie rock EP of the year contender
Founded in 2010, Edmonton quintet The Fight have an uncanny ability to craft songs for the heartbroken and hipsters alike. There is an immediate pull towards their sound that resonates with listeners long after the song stops. Perhaps it is the relatable lyrics …
Guest Album Review: Mike Meerdo on Chris Stapleton – Traveller – An Intoxicating Debut
Guest Album Review Chris Stapleton: Traveller “An Intoxicating Debut” By: Mike Meerdo Chris Stapleton is not new to Country music. He has six number one songs, seven ASCAP Awards dating back to 2006, and his highest charted single to date, ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ is …
