LA act Toyko has a talent for making affecting tracks that drive a chaos of reactions from mourning to dancing. This is definitely a buzz act to keep track of. While they will be releasing an EP sometime this summer, their single “Like What I …
Monthly Archives: April 2017
New Music Friday – Episode 46 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
Whether it’s a contemplative singer songwriter or a raucous rock band you’re after, we have a little for everyone in this list this week. We’re super stoked that you made your way to our site. Now that you’re here, could you kindly listen …
Thursday Jams: Bandini, Dulio, and Penguin Show Diverse and Exciting New Sounds
Dulio – “Little Yellow Sliver” You ever stay up late at night and think, “what if the modern sound of Bleachers had a one-night stand with Joy Division and had a baby?” Well, if you have, this is your jam. The melancholy love …
Album Review: Joe Holt – Headwaters EP
Readers of our site are familiar with the name Joe Holt. He’s one of the singer songwriters we occasionally cover. This recent little EP Headwaters is a real delight, so I hope you’ll give it a spin and relax a bit. Something about …
Quick Hits: Samuel Jack and Danny Starr – Two Dynamic Singer Songwriters You Need to Hear
Samuel Jack – “Refugee There is something refreshingly confident in the sound of this UK songwriter. Mixing a perfect blend of blues, soul, and classic rock, Jack is able to tell a story without leaving a catchy sound behind. It is no coincidence …
Three Top Pop Rock Tracks
We tend not to “rank” songs or albums around here, but seriously these are three of the best songs we’ve heard in the pop rock genre this year so far. Let’s get rockin’ this morning, shall we? Selves – “Somebody’s Gonna Get It” …
Artist Spotlight: Greenwich Village Troubadour Jeremy Aaron keeping folk alive – NewMusicFriday Ep 38 Winner
If you’re a fan of the Greenwich Village folk of the 1960s, you should give this young man Jeremy Aaron a serious listen. His music harkens to an earlier time, but also casts vision for a future that we all feel hope for …
Weekend Playlist: A Singer – Songwriter, Prince Protege, and a Few Indie Rockers
Junior Astronomers – “That’s Why” The Charlotte darlings have returned from successful tours with acts like Manchester Orchestra and Modest Mouse to release their new album Body Language. It is a refreshing piece of indie rock goodness for fans of Young the Giant …
#NewMusicFriday – Episode 45 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
The great thing about this #NewMusicFriday feature is that it brings out lots of interested parties to the site. While you’re here, kindly click the “like” on the right or follow us on Twitter/Instagram/whathaveyou. There’s not actually a social network called WhatHaveYou. Hmm… …
Album Review: Wild Skies – From Far Below (NewMusicFriday – Ep 37 winners)
If you like pop folk music, you need to hear this album from Wild Skies. I absolutely adore their sound and harmonies. It’s a delicious and addictive pop folk style that keeps me coming back for repeated listens. The album opens with “Fumes …
