Eva and the Vagabond Tales – “Please Keep Me”-I really like the stripped down sincerity of this track. It’s a heart’s lament in folk chords, fronted by a beautifully articulate female lead. This is the kind of artistry that continues to bring us …
Yearly Archives: 2019
Perfect Summer Indie Rock
Florence Rose – “Panic Button” The Tulsa, OK rock act Florence Rose have captured something special in the blazing three minutes of “Panic Button”. It has a brazen confidence and life that sets it apart from much of the indie rock crowd. The …
Artist Interview: The charismatic jazz bassist and soloist, Casey Abrams
With credits on his resume like American Idol and Postmodern Jukebox, Casey Abrams is a household name to many in the music industry. But if you haven’t met this wonderfully engaging pop jazz stand-up bass player, please let me tell you a bit …
LA Artist Defoe Defies Genre and Impresses on Debut
LA artist Defoe is as diverse as she is talented. The young jack of all musical trades combines numerous styles, while bouncing between almost every genre imaginable, to produce engaging tracks that give all listeners something to love. Her background is just as …
Five singer songwriters to brighten your mid July
Gavyn Bailey – “No Space”-If you’re looking for more of a commercial pop sound for your singer songwriters, give Gavyn Bailey a spin. It’s definitely a sound that you could imagine hearing while you’re at work or out shopping. The quality on Bailey’s …
“Sunday Best” is the Perfect Summer Indie Pop Track
“Sunday Best” is not the typical track you would hear us cover. But perhaps that is exactly why you are reading us – our surprising coverage. The fun video and poignant lyrics are why we could not help ourselves from covering Surfaces upbeat …
A cool Americana six pack to get you through the weekend
Cold Little Crow – “Silverbell”-If you are a fan of duo harmonies, you simply have to give Cold Little Crow a spin. This track has a wonderful energy about it. The rolling sound is equal parts the Civil Wars and something a bit …
Sara Phillips: Sincere Indie Pop For the Rest of Us
Sara Phillips is back with inspiringly mature pop vibes. The young songwriter has continued to impress us – who for the record, are typically cynical of all things “pop”. “Mine” is undoubtedly a track that would fit into any major radio station or …
Four different textures in indie rock music today
Drug Hunt – “The Tower”-You can call it “hard rock” if you want, but as an independent rock band I am going to put Drug Hunt safely in the indie rock category. Their guitars have attitude. The understated vocal style doesn’t always work, …
12 new musicians to listen to this summer
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