Nights get longer, days get hotter, and possibilities seem to be just around the corner as our moods lift with the summer vibes. And, of course, nothing goes better with that feeling than the right tune. Looking back over the last decade, we …
Yearly Archives: 2017
EP Review – Kelly Hoppenjans – Dreaming is Easy (Winner NMF Ep 51)
Kelly Hoppenjans – “Dreaming is Easy” EP Review by Dayna Duncan Kelly Hoppenjans is one of those singer/songwriters who can craft a song that holds every component that is deemed “great” by industry standards. Rich, full, and stylized vocals, lyrics and songwriting that …
The Young Rockers Of Spilt Milk Make Some Incredibly Bright And Affecting Jams
Spilt Milk must have a unique blend of influences. On their debut single “The Fall”, the three-piece hit on the spacey vibes of Tame Impala while creating a synth flavored dream rock style of your favorite electro pop artist. The rising vocals are …
Buffalo Artist M.A.G.S. Is Facing ‘Demons’ And Winning Fans
Buffalo multi-instrumentalist M.A.G.S (aka Elliott Douglas) is creating something special that has pop culture buzzing. His debut 2015 EP Cellophane has tracks featured on TV shows like Shameless, The Flash, and Famous In Love. Now the artist is back with some more catchy …
NY Rockers Late Night Episode Ponder The Internet And The ‘Golden Age’ We Live
Billboard describes the sound of alt rockers Late Night Episode as “rowdy rock” and we cannot think of a better description for the New York rockers. We feel their sound is a mix between Kings of Leon and The Hunna, if you can …
#NewMusicFriday – Episode 59 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full artist feature!
Imagine yourself a record executive in the late 1950s and you hear an upstart band from Liverpool, England. They seem to be taking influences from Chuck Berry and other Americans, but putting their own spin on it. Not bad, you think. But will …
ALBUM PREMIERE: Henry Black – Folk is Dead
Henry Black is one of the most talented folk singers we’ve heard in six years of writing on music. His penchant for a good folk turn in a lyrically-rich song is unparalleled. If you are here for something new, please click play. You’ll …
4 Scorching Summer Tracks
Absofacto – “Endless Summer” The music of Absofacto perfectly captures the spirit of Los Angeles. Equal parts manic and laid back, “Endless Summer” details those late summer nights spent doing nothing and everything throughout the darkened twilight. The video is brimming with nostalgia …
Artist Interview: Soulful Singer-Songwriter Sam Burchfield – On singing about his strawberry blonde babe
Photo credit: Claire Diana Photography Some of you know about Sam Burchfield because you saw him on TV. Others of you know his name because we’ve featured him here before. But no matter how you’ve gained an acquaintance with this guy, I can …
Politically engaging folk from Planes on Paper – “Television”
If you’re a fan of thoughtful political commentary in the form of folk music, you need to listen to Planes on Paper’s new song “Television.” If you’ve ever read my coverage of them in the past, you know I’m a huge fan. This …
