Alex Gibson – “Dance with you”-If you remember Brett Dennan and similar pop singer songwriters, you’ll feel something familiar with Alex Gibson. There’s a quality in the vocal that pulls me in right away. If you’ve ever had your eye on someone and …
Monthly Archives: June 2020
3 Favorite Rock Acts For Your Thursday
Stables – “Summer (And a Sunny Side of You)” This is perhaps the first quintessential summer track of 2020. The duo have a magically dreamy sound on their new track that helps us melt into sunshine. Vocally it has some great moments as …
Book Review: Nick Awde, Singer-Songwriters Vol.1
Featuring David Cousins, Arlo Guthrie, Iain Matthews, Ralph McTell, Al Stewart, and Richard Thompson Fans of singer-songwriters throughout history will love this first volume of an ambitious project from UK author Nick Awde. The book shows a unique interview style highlighting singer-songwriters with …
Three indie folk tunes for a smile-filled day
Hollow Coves – “Evermore”-There’s something mysterious about this song that makes me want to listen close. It reminds me of a fantasy novel for some reason. There are these hidden corridors full of mysterious creatures. Lyrically it is a love song, but the …
Featured Single: Wyatt Edmondson – “Give a damn”
It can be difficult to define Americana as a genre, but when you hear a song like this from Wyatt Edmondson you know it fits. The elements of country, blues, and rock all fuse together for a really engaging sound. If you’re a …
Songwriter Evan Crommett Makes us “Nostalgic”
There is a nostalgic feel to the new track from site favorite Crommett. We were immediately reminded of acts both legend, and modern. The cool soul of “Nostalgic” remind us of the best work of Chet Faker, which himself plays on classic styles. …
Our 3 Favorite New Acts
Evan Crommett – “Nostalgic” There is a nostalgic feel to the new track from site favorite Crommett. We were immediately reminded of acts both legend, and modern. The cool soul of “Nostalgic” remind us of the best work of Chet Faker, which himself …
Three modern indie folk tunes for your Monday
Black Match – “June”-This track has a lot of that optimistic folk energy that was made popular by bands like the Lumineers a few years back. But don’t let that keep you from locking into the lyricism and meaning of this track. Yes, …
Three pop tracks you won’t hear on the radio (but you should)
Jake Knox – “People got things to say”-This track slaps. I love the beat on this and the lyrics are fantastic. The overall groove pulls me in right from the start. The conscious lyrical content is really important for us to acknowledge. Let’s …
Three endearing neoclassical pieces
Andy Feldman – “Byzantium”-If you’re looking for “more of the same” in neoclassical, Feldman’s not your pick. This is an intriguing, unique chord progression and melody on this piece. It seems to bring together different musical traditions all in a seemingly simple song. …
