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 …
Yearly Archives: 2018
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, …
Album Review: Strangers by Accident – Reckless (Winner NMF Ep 79)
Strangers by Accident are a rock-based folk outfit. Their sound reminds me of bands like the Wind and the Wave or even Little Hurricane. It’s a saucy style that keeps me coming back for more. The first track “Dealer” has great grungy guitars …
Lunchtime Playlist March 16: Five need to know singer songwriters
“Why Don’t You Answer Your Telephone?” – David Ford David Ford invokes a sense of soul in this bluesy tune that is rarely seen in modern songwriting. He weaves an intimate story of loss and heartbreak over a melody fit for the subject. …
Lunchtime Playlist March 15: An eclectic mix for the Ides of March
We don’t really have any reason to “celebrate” the Ides of March. It’s kind of a morbid memory, honestly. But we do have five eclectic songs that will give you something to ponder over lunchtime. Joel Levi – “Will We Ever Change?” -Whether …
Lunchtime Playlist March 14: Five proper folk bands
Some people love the variety on our page, others probably don’t open half of the articles. It’s okay. It’s a lot, we know. Anyways most of you like folk, so enjoy this list with your munchies today. Faultlines – “Rain” -One of the …
Album Review: Preetam Sengupta – Patience (NMF Winner Ep 78)
Preetam Sengupta’s music sounds like intricate acoustic folk art. I guess that’s what it is. But you know it’s really difficult to finds a “sounds like” for him, but if you enjoy Gregory Alan Isakov, I think you’ll be happy with this pick. …
Lunchtime Playlist March 13: Alt and indie pop gems
This one might be a little more charged up than some of our singer songwriter lists. But we hear some really good quality vocals and uptempo tracks here, perfect to get you through the rest of the work day. Arborview – “Stormy Weather” …
