The Soft White Sixties – “The Overpass” -This up tempo track makes me think of the fun of the 60s in those rose colored glasses. It also has a modern kick to it, too, a little bit of a White Stripes thing going …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Five rising artists to make your midweek
Zach Zimmerman – “It Won’t Stay” -I’m not sure if he’s related to Robert Zimmerman, but Zach’s definitely got some of those songwriting chops. His melodies are unconventional and moving. What I like most about the track is that it moves along with …
Artists We LOVE Right Now
Ainslie Wills – “Society” There is a lot to love about this Aussie songwriter. Her vocals alone are capable of empowering and melting hearts. She has a smoky confidence throughout the track that questions the expectations of a strange society. The music video …
Slide into the Weekend with these Rock Songs
“Streetlight Kids” – Friends At The Falls A solid, well-done rock tune, perfect for any lover of the more mainstream pop-rock outfits like Coldplay or even indie gems like The Local Natives. It’s catchy and pure. The encouraging lyrics and joyful vocals round …
A folk playlist for a sunny summer day
Joe Kaplow – “I said I was going and I went” -There’s something deeply endearing about Kaplow’s style. It’s like the song is in no hurry to move along, but you’re perfectly happy to enjoy the lull of the strings and vocal. It …
Your Thursday Rock Tracks
Des Rocs – “Let Me Live / Let Me Die” So this is a track I really don’t need to say much about. Just hit play and enjoy. That guitar is ridiculous. It hits like a hammer and soothes like a siren before …
Neoclassical to get the soul right
Neil Athale – “This is home” -I try not to be too autobiographical on this site, but less than two hours ago my wife and I purchased our “forever home.” There don’t need to be lyrics in a piece for a track like …
The Week’s Best Tracks
Staying For The Weekend – “Alive” The opening track of the Nashville band new EP has plenty of charm to spare. These guys know how to make listeners feel like family with warm vocals and catchy verses. We imagine this act sounding like …
Ten need-to-hear singer songwriters
Luke James Shaffer – “Slow Down” -Shaffer’s sound is, frankly, perfect for what we like to cover on this site. It’s definitely influenced by both folk and pop. What I love most, though, is the connection between the spirit of the music and …
Thursday’s Best Tracks
Rubblebucket – “Lemonade” If you haven’t heard of this duo, you are welcome. Their mix of creativity and musical prowess is something of an art they have close to perfected. “Lemonade” is a track that is equal parts Beck and experimental jazz fusion. Vocally it …
