Evan Bartels doesn’t sound like any singer I’ve ever heard. Ever. His voice sounds old and young at the same time. He sounds like he’s a hard drinker and a gentle soul. He is a contradiction and his writing cuts through the air …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Album Review: Filmspeed – Hexadecimal (Winners NMF 68)
Filmspeed is a unique rock band that defy easy description. This album, Hexadecimal, shows off a range of talents from driving drum beats, to saucy guitar lyrics, and some smooth vocal harmonies. The nearest comparisons might be some of the classic rock bands …
This is What a Hit Song Sounds Like
Keels – “Cold Winter” The UK artist Keels, has an urgency that makes his sound extra appealing. Mixing Imagine Dragons style choruses with poignant lyrics, the act has tapped into an arena sized style that is sure to win many over to their …
Tuesday’s Best: Tracks to End January
TOLEDO – “Crane Song” This dreamy track from the indie folk brothers is airy and resonant. The two starting busking at the age of 12, and have made contemplative music ever since. “Crane Song” changes style halfway through and turns into a beautiful …
Film Review: American Folk starring Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarth
Whether you’re a fan of film or not, this little film American Folk starring Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarth is a real treat. The film covers a snapshot of the United States in the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11th. The …
Saturday’s Must Hear Tracks
Vermillion Road – “Only One” Handclaps make a good song great. This one from the Denver alt pop band is sure to have you clapping along from the first glorious listen. Blending rock with a Walk the Moon style pop, the band has …
Ten Dynamic Tracks to bring in the weekend!
There are only two ways to live your life on Fridays. You either see it as the last day of the work week, or the first day of the weekend. So what’s your pick? What’s it going to be this week? Mind Us …
Your Thursday Rundown: 3 Talented Songwriters With 3 Different Styles
Emily Kohne – “Open Road” This one has all the feels. A classic one-take track, Kohne has the perfect vocals that lean into country, rock, and Americana. The Canadian artist has a knack for connecting with many different listeners, regardless of taste. The …
Portland’s Mimicking Birds Craft Authentic Atmospheric Rock on “Layers of Us”
In their latest full length release, Mimicking Birds dives deeper into the atmospheric, passively complex composition of previous albums while adding thematic structure that is otherwise absent in their first two official releases. In the four years since Eons, Nate Lacy quit his …
The Longest Year – “Out of Range”
Whether you call it folk or country music, this duo The Longest Year has a really likeable sound. They remind me a bit of a band we enjoy called the Wind and the Wave. It’s the kind of male-female duo dynamism that can …
