There is an overwhelming darkness just beneath the surface of “Throne”, the new single by Saint Mesa. Described effectively as “Chilean American Dark Folk”, the act is largely brought together by the enigmatic frontman who plays all the instruments on the track. With …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Artist Spotlight: Superstar YouTuber and Acapella Pop Producer MIKE TOMPKINS
Mike Tompkins has 2.4 million subscribers on YouTube. He’s a musician who uses zero instruments. The music he makes, mostly covers of massively popular hits, is completely made with sounds from his own mouth and voice. But Tompkins is a masterful producer and …
Mother Night: Stunning Indie Electro
Perhaps the most telling piece of trivia needed to understand UK electro act Mother Night, is the name of their upcoming album. A Lifetime of Uninhibited Pleasure is set for release in April, and already the band has us insanely stoked. While coming …
Cayucas Are Back With An Illustrated Classic
There are few bands that can illicit as positive a response as Cayucas. The group are known for their trademark upbeat indie jams that connect with popsters and rockers alike. For their latest jam, the band connected with illustrator Sean Solomon to craft …
Brand new Americana you have to hear to believe – March 2019
Cat Clyde – “Anymore”-This is an absolute heartbreaker that would do Hank Williams himself pretty damn proud. It’s a two step beat and has lyrics that’s make you cry your eyes out. This is what country music is all about, honestly. Clyde’s style …
Featured Single: Aimee Bayles – “Leave the Light On”
This song hit me really hard. It’s about loss. It’s sweet and emotionally wrenching. I said it the first time I heard it and after many (many) plays, I can say that it still reminds me of George Jones’s iconic track, “He stopped …
Neoclassical tracks we are adding to our Spotify playlist – Read why
John Hayes – “Lombard”-The way this track rolls between themes is exiquisite. I am far from a classical music scholar, but you can hear that there are a few repeated melodies here. As they transition slightly each time, it awakes your mind to …
Pop jams for the new week
Strange Talk – “Stick by you”-This track has a medium disco beat, but we’re willing to take it because it just feels SO COOL. I can’t help but think of a really trendy place like Hollywood or Venice Beach. It’s snappy and envigorating, …
Evan Bartels – “Lula” (Hat Trick Sesh 003)
If you’ve ever been a fan of Jason Isbell’s heart-wrenching version of Americana, you really need to play this track. I’ve compared Bartels’ vocal to David Ramirez in the past and it seems to hold up on this track. It’s a gritty, raw, …
Five singer songwriters for your weekend
Kaypo – “Welcome to the human race”-There’s a cool energy to this track that seems to be all bound up in the lead vocal. The guitar is cool as well, with an almost tinny sound in the strings. It comes together for this …
