Wild Silence – “Wasteland”-This is one of my favorite folk songs I’ve found so far in 2020. How’s that for not burying the lede? The breathtaking harmonies on the chorus make the song absolutely stunning, but even before you get to that point …
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Neoclassical calm amidst life’s current storm
Gianluca Piacenza – “Once again”-I really like this kind of piano music that seems like a direct link to the soul. I can’t explain how it works, but I am consistently impressed by the delicate, emotional compositions of Gianluca Piacenza. This piece “Once …
Innovative Songwriters With Surefire Hits
Sherwyn – “My Mind” FFO: George Clinton / Talking Heads / Prince This has to be one of our favorite new discoveries. The music of Sherwyn is innovative, expressive, and danceable as all hell. Yet, it carries with it an impressive amount of …
Artist Interview: Radnor and Lee – Americana folk duo with familiar faces, thoughtful songs
If you’re not yet familiar with the duo of Josh Radnor (Hunters, How I Met Your Mother) and Ben Lee (four-time ARIA-winning artist), then you are in for a treat. The duo released a self-titled album a few years ago, but their latest …
Indie Pop to Dance Away Quarantine Blues
Sarpa Salpa – “Backwards Forwards” Covering this act for awhile now, we are continually impressed with the lively indie acts. They carry the sound of more established acts like Walk The Moon and Saint Motel. However, the act have a little more rock …
You decide if these are folk or country music – an indie playlist for discerning fans
Drew Hart – “Crescent”-Of course the guitars are at the heart of this track, but there’s also this beautiful steel guitar that changes the vibe completely. The understated vocal will having you thinking more of smoke-filled Nashville bars than the arenas of “pop …
A ten-song playlist of emerging singer songwriters
Albert Jones – “See you when you get there”-I really like the cool mix on this track. I guess you’d say it’s bluesy, even though the message is more optimistic than sad. I keep coming back to the term “cool” when I listen …
Can’t Stop Indie Rock
Neon Dreams – “Sick of Feeling Useless” If you want a tutorial on near perfect indie pop, look no further than duo Neon Dreams. Their sound reaches beyond genre and beyond the two exceptional musicians. “Sick of Feeling Useless” is a larger than …
An Americana playlist for this chilly spring
Shayler and Brooke – “At sea”-If duo Americana music is of interest to you, slow your scroll and click play on this tune. Shayler and Brooke come together for a timeless banjo and guitar song that will draw your interest. But it’s the …
A mid-week rock playlist
The Criticals – “Under your nose”-We typically don’t feature music with a blatant drug lyrics, but this one seems to depict it in an unfavorable light. Rather than glorifying how great drugs are, this one shows how it essentially ruins the user’s life. …
