Lucinda Belle – “Where have all the good men gone?” -If jazzy Americana anthems are your thing, you need to sit down with a dry martini and listen to Lucinda Belle. The vocal here is absolutely world class. Then the rest of the …
Yearly Archives: 2018
3 of our Favorite New Songwriters
Jordan Prince – “Most Famous Surprise” If you like classic singer songwriters with vocals like Passenger, then this might just be your new favorite artist. There is a certain sweetness to the sound of Prince, and his lyrics are delicate and endearing. 12 Songs For 12 Friends is his …
A midweek variety playlist with something for everyone
Will Wander – “Green Genevieve” -Will Wander is a clever name. Then there’s this infectiously fun folk style that will keep listeners around for a long time. Sometimes I think they channel the great folk bands of the 60s, but other times they …
Best Music for Concentrating and Studying in 2018
We all love music. The music genre may differ from one individual to another, but that does not mean that we lack affinity for the same. Music has been used for centuries as a way to teach, entertain, encourage, even to warn. Music …
Artist Interview: Matthew Logan Vasquez on the new Glorietta album
Glorietta was a moment in music history where some of music’s biggest names got together in 2017 to record a live “jam” record. The names include Noah Gundersen, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Kelsey Wilson, Adrian Quesada, Jason Robert Blum, and David Ramirez. We’ve covered …
Five singer songwriters to get September started right
Passenger – “To Be Free” -We’re suckers for Passenger and are happy to share his music here with you all. This song, with its thoughtful piano lines, helps to provide a beautiful base for the eloquent vocal textures from Passenger’s voice. Then the …
Max chill variety list
The Ambient Light – “Will You Be Alright?” -If ambient chill music is your thing, you need to know about this band. The Ambient Light have an incredibly comforting sound. Synths can be so frustrating when you hear them all the time, but …
Joy Williams – When Creation Was Young (Live)
It’s no mystery that I have more than once proclaimed to all who will listen that Ms. Williams is a force. (On this website and to literally anyone who would listen to me.) And I realize that she is more well known than …
Are you ready to rock? New indie rock music!
Anxiety Attacks – “OK” -One of the great pleasures of my life is being connected to people who care deeply about mental health. So when I found this track about checking in on someone that you love, complete with a fascinating alt punk …
A Perfect Blend of Thursday Styles
Colton Venner – “The Cold Side” There is no mystery in our feelings for songwriters like David Ramirez. We love grizzled melancholy artists with old time country folk leanings. Singer Colton Venner refreshingly plays in this territory without inauthenticity or cliche. He is vulnerable and incredibly gifted …
