Album Review: Andrew Sullivan – Lost Again Andrew Sullivan is one of my favorite songwriters that I discovered in 2015, so I was really excited to finally get to his album. I’m not going to mince words here – if you like pop …
Monthly Archives: February 2016
A Classic Card Game Playlist
The ups and downs of the casino are one of the most popular sources of inspiration for artists making the metaphorical connection between life and the throws of a dice. From The Eagles to Sara Bareilles, there are thousands of songs which feature …
5 Saturday Bands to Know
Who: Hospital Where: Moscow Why listen: A band with crazy infectious lyrics and highly danceable beats, the boys of Hospital have been lauded by Rolling Stone, Metropol, and, Ear to the Ground partners, Tradiio. Uncommon Sense, the band’s second LP came out in …
Three Folk EPs To Brighten Up Your Weekend
Three Folk EPs To Brighten Up Your Weekend Folk music can be quite a catchall term these days, including everything from full band jangly gang-vocal and hand-clap-filled sing alongs all the way to sad, introspective singer songwriters who like to channel their inner …
Must see video by Israel based Benjamin’s Brother
Israel based electronic-folk artist Benjamin’s Brother has released a beautifully haunting video for their single “Story About a Broken Heart” and it’s a must see. “The story is based on a love that I once had. The reality is, you always lie to …
Album Review: Earnest Lovers – Sing Sad Songs
Album Review: Earnest Lovers – Sing Sad Songs The Earnest Lovers are the best roots country band I’ve heard in several years. Picture yourself living in the heyday of electrified country music, hearing those twangy electric guitars for the first time. Smell the …
Artist Interview: LA-based singer songwriter Doran Danoff
Doran Danoff is a talented singer songwriter. I found him on Tradiio a few months ago and wanted to learn a bit more about his story. Once you hear his sound, you’ll want to know more too. 1) When did you get your …
Album Review: Ozere – Finding Anyplace
Ozere – Finding Anyplace For all the soaring string arrangements, clean vocals and careful harmonies, there’s something sticky about the way these songs circle through your brain. Bubbling out of the Toronto scene, Ozere’s music meets in the space between orchestral movements and …
Run River North – – Early Album of the Year Candidate
It’s good to be Run River North. Since forming in 2011, the California folk sextet has built an impressive resume. After filming their own video for the upbeat “Fight to Keep”, off their exceptional self-titled debut, in the backseats of their modest Honda’s, …
Three Indie Bands to Make You Look Forward to Spring
Three Indie Bands to Make You Look Forward to Spring The label “indie” really could cover almost everything on this site. Even the more well-known bands we cover are usually on independent labels. That said, “indie” has become a kind of genre identifier …