Emily James – “If Walls Could Talk” We get it, we cover James a lot, but we don’t mind at all. Her pop sensibilities are as sharp as her dynamic lyrical prowess. Her ability to start with an expected piano intro before breaking …
Yearly Archives: 2018
Album Review: Shallow Lenses – War Poems EP
Seattle-based folk rock outfit Shallow Lenses is one of those acts that shows elite musicianship and really enjoyable songwriting. The band came to my attention through Planes on Paper artist, Navid Eliot. When he told me he was working on this new project, …
On Their 8th Album, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Prove They Are Rock And Roll Elite
One listen to the fantastic new album from rock veterans Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will assuredly give you faith that the death of rock and roll has been grossly exaggerated. The band’s eighth album, Wrong Creatures, is a genuine, yet mature punch to …
The 3 Best Songs From The Week That Was
Eric Benoit – “Taos” This building rock jam is off Eric’s sophomore album, due out January 26th. The delicate mix of gentle climbing instrumentation and the songwriter’s lulling vocals makes this track a must hear. “Taos” has a floating folk tune, but it …
Album Review: Sophie Morgan – Annie EP
Sophie Morgan has a wonderful voice that is, in a word, enchanting. Her opening track and the album’s namesake “Hey Annie” is a sweet way to begin a thoughtful album. The melody lines and sustained vocal quality make for an enjoyable listen for …
Artist Feature – New voice in traditional country music, Wes Youssi
We found Wes Youssi last year and really enjoyed the way that he can channel that traditional country sound. There’s a real honkytonk vibe to his music. “Crazy Train” -No, this is not a cover of the classic Black Sabbath tune by the …
Two Melodic Neoclassical Tracks
Some of you love the neoclassical stuff we cover here, others of you seem to avoid it. And hey we’re okay with that because we all have our own “thing.” That said, if you’re looking for something to add to a relaxing playlist, …
The Tuesday Top 5
Andrew Goldring – “Lost in the Motion” Goldring’s new EP Morning Light, is a fresh start for the songwriter. Coming off fronting two bands over the past years, Golden Sun and Great Interstate, he decided to go solo on his latest effort. Working …
Five Singer Songwriters to Warm Up Your Monday
Here in northeast Ohio it’s been cold for literally weeks. We’re looking for some music to pair with our coffee or hot chocolate. We found some pretty sweet singer songwriters that we think do the job quite well. Cozy up and enjoy. Little …
Guest Writer Adam Helps Us Craft The Ultimate Playlist
A couple months ago, I wrote an article about jukebox etiquette. The article included tips on how to pick appropriate music in a bar. But what do you do if you want to burn a playlist for a friend or loved one? Building …
