The Modern Strangers – “Be Your Lover”-I can’t help but groove out when I listen to this track. It’s got a dash of disco and little bit of funk, but whatever you call it this is a fantastic track. I love the layered …
Yearly Archives: 2019
Alyssa Joseph Raw and Honest Songwriting
The music Philadelphia singer songwriter Alyssa Joseph is raw, engaging, and empowering. We always have space on our site to champion honest songwriters, and Joseph deserves every crafted work of praise. In “Leaning” listeners find an almost painfully honest artist who shares space …
A quick-hitting folk and Americana playlist featuring Wilder Woods and Grizfolk (among others)
Phillip Bronchtein – “Oregon Air”-I have made it publicly known that if I ever “run away from home” it will be to the PNW. Bronchtein’s brilliant atmospheric folk sound on this track helps explain why that’s where I’d go. Bronchtein’s wonderful baritone lead …
Biba Dupont – “6 Bullets”
With a name like “6 Bullets” you might be expecting something a bit more aggressive, but this neoclassical piece will sooth the soul. I love the way the left and right hands compliment each other with cycles of repetition, yet delightfully fresh sounds …
Baby Jane: : : Electro Pop Songstress Ready to Break Out
LA artist Baby Jane has a sharp and confident electro pop sound that rises above the genre. Her sound is big, brash, and dare we say, ballsy. Her ability to seduce and empower is perfectly captured in “Benchwarmer” “I love the juxtaposition between …
Book Review: C.M. Kushins, Nothing’s Bad Luck: The Lives of Warren Zevon
Warren Zevon’s life was one of patterns. As a person with OCD, patterns were knitted into the fabric of his daily life as well as his life overall. Some of the patterns were creative and inspiring, as one of the 20th centuries most …
DeLange – “Tristesse”
When it comes to neoclassical, we love when minimalist piano intersects with cinematic elements. This piece from DeLange does exactly that. It’s a mesmerizing, enjoyable style. The track doesn’t ever get too crazy in either pace or tone, but it rolls from one …
Pop Gems So Good, You Could Put Them On Your Finger
It’s friggin’ hot outside, ya’ll. You won’t “cash me ouside” today… but you WILL catch me inside, jamming to these magnificent pop/electro gems. (Oh, that reference is old news now? Well… tough! I’m using it and you can’t stop me!) Baker Grace – …
If Americana is your thing, check out these tracks!
Lucinda Belle – “Baby don’t cry”-I love the jazzy spirit of Lucinda Belle’s music. She seems to always pull me right into the heart of the music. After the “break” in this song, you’ll find yourself swinging hips and thinking about bygone lovers. …
For those about to rock! (Have a good weekend)
Grand Canyon – “Yesterday’s News”-All you Springsteen fans out there get ready for something outstanding. Grand Canyon has a great energetic rock sound. The driving rock sound feels both like a throwback and something brand new. Literally every note of this track feels …
