It is unimaginable to have a studio recording or a live performance without percussion instruments. In most cases, it is the drum. Drumming, which dates from thousands of years ago, is the first music form in the history of mankind. Many of the …
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Best For Last: Final Original Xmas Playlist
Broken Fires – “Winter Warmer” This is definitely a Holiday track we can get behind. Songwriting wise, this may be the best writing we have heard from a “Christmas” song this year. The clever lyrics should not be taken for granted, and deserve …
Three indie pop tunes to get you through the end of 2020
Shawn Mathews – “Next to me”-I like the beginning of the song, but after the beat changes for the pre-chorus the track just hits different. The lyrics are straightforward, which we need more of in this world. Speak directly and say what you …
Three indie folk tunes to bring comfort
Salt Tree – “She’s the one”-There’s an acoustic folk energy here that emerges for me. I rarely find music in this genre produced this well, but it really stands out. The lyrics are minimalist and meaningful. Anyone who has ever been enamored by …
Three unique textures in Americana music in 2020
davidwallace – “Forget who we are”-If you’re a fan of timeless rock music, you’ll enjoy this track from davidwallace. I find that that chorus has a rewarding repetition to it. The overall energy of the track will get your toes tapping. I rarely …
Three folk singer songwriters for your favorite chill playlist
Lyre – “Season to change”-This is a folk duo that stands out from the crowd. The song has that special something that is more than the balance of its parts. I love the tenderness in the vocal balance here. It feels like the …
Three Americana pieces for late December bliss
Leeann Skoda – “Still”-The acoustic guitar work on this track definitely sets a mood. Once Skoda’s vocal enters the track, I am transported into a sublime place. I really appreciate the tenderness to the song. It might be easy to mention comparisons to …
Three acoustic folk songs for winter solstice calm
Nanuk – “The family song”-I love the sincerity of the lyrics in this song. It’s very real and earthy, very honest and open. Sometimes a song feels like it’s peering into your soul and this one did that for me. I like how …
Three indie folk singer songwriters for your fireside playlist
Thomas LaVine – “By the Coast” ft. Luna Keller-There’s a calming acoustic presence on this track that got my interest right away. After listening to LaVine’s lead vocal I was hooked. Luna Keller brings in a unique tone as well. The combination makes …
Three Americana tunes to keep you honest this year’s end
Andy Kahrs – “When will my heart be free?”-This track carries the weight of the world on its shoulders. It reminds me of something Woody Guthrie used to do in being able to make macro problems hit really close to home. I appreciate …
