Reddening West – “June” This Austin band is everything we love about music. Their building folk sound is similar to more established acts, yet they are free to explore their style in a way we find refreshing and exciting. They don’t fall into …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
This is why we dig indie rock so much
The Drives – “Rebel” -The guitar is clear, the drums are moving, and the vocal takes center stage. The lyrics are thoughtful without being too deep. There’s a kind of celebratory accessibility to this song. It feels like you’ve heard this band before …
Ear-catching and genre-bending new music
8 Graves – “Bury Me Low” -We try really hard not to judge a band by its name or branding, but honestly when we saw “8 Graves” we figured it was some sort of death metal. Instead, the sound has this experimental vibe …
A soundtrack for a journey home – folk and acoustic joys
Southern Pine – “Way Back Home” -The song that inspired the title of the piece, Southern Pine’s track about journeying home is delightful. It teases some genre differences, all while capturing an honest sense of a journey home. I find the more melodic …
3 Must Hear Tracks
TOLDEDO – “Bath” The shoe gaze vibes are strong on this one. The guitar intro is dreamy and sets the stage for a track that drips with a nostalgic vibe. The Brooklyn duo are readying a EP for early next year, and we …
Relax with a book, coffee, and these neoclassical blessings
Pursohn – “End Piano” -The thoughtful piano work of Pursohn is fascinating to me. There are quaint elements that make the song unfold just little bits at a time. The melody doesn’t repeat much, so you’re constantly wondering where it might be going. …
Multi-faceted folk music of Fox and Bones
Fox and Bones – “Welcome Home” -There are a few unique elements to the modern folk moment; hand claps, gang vocals, and that drum with the cymbal clang on it. Really the only thing this song is missing is a jangly banjo. That …
Find your new favorite songwriter – A playlist of rising stars!
Cam Monroe – “I’ll Never Forget You” -This is a beautiful love song. The songwriting reminds me of Ben Rector, which is high praise. It’s a quaint style that really pulls the listener in. It’ll probably make you think of someone special. Go …
Five tracks for your moon-lit dance party
Bear Paw – “Moonshaped” -I don’t know if they have a genre description for this song, so I’m calling it Americana. There’s definitely some old school rock guitar action here. But more than that, it’s just a really great feel good song. It …
Stunning Tracks For Your Thursday
Yoste – “Blue” Australian artist Yoste (pronounced ‘lost’) has a definite talent to grab listeners from various preferences and make them fall in love. His style is soulful, electro, and delicate. There is such a refreshingly unique mix of styles, that it is hard to …
