The first time I heard Andrea von Kampen’s music, I was stopped in my tracks. After listening to those first few tracks and eventually interviewing her, I was thrilled to hear that she had a full length debut album out in early 2019. …
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Matt Maeson: Excellent Songwriter Celebrates Humanity and Struggle
The genre defying sound of songwriter Matt Maeson has been a needed wind of refreshment recently. The Chesapeake Bay troubadour’s newest release, “Beggar’s Song”, is a enthralling performance of all he does so well. His lyrics are on point with an inner examination …
Pushing the limits on “indie rock” – Spring 2019
Calista Garcia – “Stuck in your head”-Calista Garcia’s songwriting is unique in that it can fit into about three different categories. It’s a slice of indie pop and even a dash of folk. We’re including it here because it definitely challenges traditional notions …
Best Singers to Watch Out of the UK
America may have invented rock ‘n’ roll, but the U.K. perfected it, as the saying goes, from the British Invasion among ‘60s singers to ‘70s punk and Britpop in the ‘90s. Countless Brits have made the Billboard charts, perhaps most famously The Beatles, …
Singer songwriters for this April rain
Katie Bird – “Put You Away”-The songbird’s voice on Katie Bird is absolutely beautiful. I love the way the lines of this track lead so easily into one another. The acoustic guitar provides the base to a thoughtful track. The lyrics will make …
Mid-week musical oasis – instrumental music for relaxation
William Ogmundson – “Dance of the fairies”-We have been covering a few of Ogmundson’s tracks here lately. There’s a sweet subtlety to the compositions that keeps us coming back for more. I feel like it both calms and invigorates me. I sometimes wonder …
Artist Spotlight: Shady Lake Ramblers
When the Shady Lake Ramblers started making music back in 2011, they never thought they would become household names in the Americana scene. Lead banjo and klavier specialist Mathieu Simon (pronounced SY-monnn) said, “we were just two guys with a stringed instrument, a …
