Weal – “New York Noise” We appreciate bands that let music lead their art. Weal do this in an exceptional way, but more importantly, have the musical chops to build suspense and mood. Their post rock instrumentation is tight and mature, while still …
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Three remarkable new songs from rising star Derek Luttrell
Just for a bit of context here, realize that these tracks came in as separate submissions (as we request). These were all chosen as remarkable tracks that I wanted to feature. I am a big fan of this new work from rock singer …
Three disparate yet captivating takes on the indie rock genre
The Response – “All my flaws”-When you first click play on this track, you’ll feel your body involuntary move to the beat. It’s powerful and hits really hard on the 1 and the 3. But then, seemingly out of nowhere, the electric guitar …
Three indie folk tunes to help with those chill vibes
Alice Ray – “Lost in the dark”-This vocal… oh. my. word. Add in a dash of vintage organ and a nice timeless swing beat… this is a beautiful track. What I love about it – I mean other than the vocal and the …
Three indie rock tracks to carry you into the weekend
St Buryan – “Torn apart”-There’s a certain alt rock energy to this track that I really enjoy. The easy going beat and clear electric guitar kind of reminds me of the Stone Temple Pilots era of alt rock. The chromatic chord changes on …
3 Challenging / Incredible Must-Hear Acts
Jillian Lake – “Walk All Over You” We have difficulty properly classifying Jillian Lake. The songwriter seems to endlessly challenge our categories, pushing beyond normal genre classification. Her vocals are incredibly compelling, as they blend folk, pop, and Dido – esque territory. Sonically, …
Three genre-defying singer songwriters you want to know
Westin & Mowry – “Heart off the shelf”-Sometimes this song feels like a vintage 70s pop song, other times it feels like a modern folk tune, and sometimes… well I just don’t know. It is really good either way. The lead vocal is …
Three new Americana/country tracks for your midweek
CF Watkins – “Dogwood”-I don’t play favorites when I cover music, but I do have to admit CF Watkins is one of my favorite finds of 2020. The glowing, old time sentiments of this track (and others from Watkins) are enough to restore …
Three brand new indie folk tunes for your consideration
Will Killen – “Bags at your feet”-This track begins with a solid acoustic guitar style, but I’ll tell you there’s a lot more to this song than “just another” acoustic piece. The atmospheric energy on the chorus is really fascinating. The emotional lyrics, …
Featured Piece: A calming neoclassical track from Hideyuki Hashimoto
Hideyuki Hashimoto – “Maru” (Solo at Fluss)-The peaceful style of Hashimoto’s piano work is really nice. I can’t help but be impressed by the timeless quality here. Something about the piece feels very familiar, yet it does not seem to be mimicking any …
