Krantz – “Run Away With Me” -We love rich harmonies around here, so the first time we heard the vocal blending of Krantz we were pumped. The song feels like something you’ve heard before, but in the best way possible. Some of the …
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Lunchtime Playlist March 22 – An Americana grab-bag of goodies
Mamas Gun – “I Need a Win” -This UK-based band sounds like they came right out of Stax in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In fact, the groove on this track is so good you’ll think you’re listening to an album from the early 70s. …
The Week’s Best Tracks
YEAST – “Black Nights” Fresh off their second EP release, these boys from Lyon are back and better than ever. Their sound is tight and enduring on the new single “Black Nights”. While featured on the Netflix movie “Rip Tide”, this is a …
Lunchtime Playlist March 21 – Talented singer songwriters making waves
Em Joy – “The Feast” -The contemplative piano and sweet vocal at the opening of Em Joy’s “The Feast” is simply amazing. I mean that… “simply” in that it’s just a piano and a voice… but still “amazing” because those instruments dance so …
Album Review: Jack Shields – Leaving California EP (January Battle of the Bands Winner)
Jack Shields has a really interesting classic rock vibe to his music. He reminds me a little bit of Tom Petty, honestly. The cracks in his voice and authentic lyrics feel like the real deal. It’s easy to hear why our astute readers …
3 Incredible Genre Bending Hits
Topographies – “Pink Thoughts” If ever there were a band that embodies the term “dream” pop, it is this Bay Area band. Mixing fluid and transient sounds with a shoe gaze spine, their sound is as lush and robust as anything you will …
Lunchtime Playlist March 20 – Five emerging indie pop bands
Orion Starchild – “Fire of Love” -Orion Starchild is one of the best complete acts we’ve discovered so far in 2018. From a catchy and interesting name to a truly unique sound, it’s a band that captures the “it” factor really well. Some …
Lunchtime Playlist March 19 – A relaxing vibe for the new week
Laryssa Birdseye – “No Matter What” -Birdseye has one of the sweetest natural voices we’ve heard in a long time. The song has a throwback vibe that we really enjoy, too. The soft jazzy swing beat is perfect for the intimate and engaging …
Album Review: Lavender – You Are in the Right Place (Winner NMF Ep 80)
Lavender is a band that defies simple description. The sound might be described as rock most simply, but there are probably a dozen ways to elaborate on that in more specific ways. Here’s how I describe the sound: impactful, dynamic rock. That’s not …
Chandler Juliet – “Coming Down”
This is an intriguing electro pop song from emerging artist Chandler Juliet. There’s a nice saucy groove to the bass line. The lead vocal from Juliet is cool and engaging. The lyrics are about falling for someone and addictively being drawn to them, …
