Simon Alexander – “Northwoods” If you have yet to experience the magic of Swedish songwriter Simon Alexander, you are in for a treat. While he has quietly been building an impressive catalog of classics, his latest release, “Northwoods”, is perhaps some of his …
Yearly Archives: 2020
Check out these playlists curated by co-editor Greg — Warm Cider, Empty Coffeeshops, and Americana
This one is brand new and growing by the day. We’re working our way through the long summer of coverage: We started this Empty Coffeeshops playlist back when the pandemic felt like a passing fad. It was back when everyone was on lockdown. …
Three genre-blending indie pop style tracks for your weekend
Mason Daly – “October”-I am sure that there will be some folks who hear this song and make comps to bands like Taking Back Sunday or Dashboard Confessional, but I think Mason Daly deserves to stand alone. There’s a richness in the acoustic …
Three emerging singer songwriters to add to your playlist
Wallace Tallman – “The right side of history”-Well… we try really hard to shy away from politics on our site, but honestly this isn’t even politics. This is about humanity and ethics. This is about loving your neighbor (if you’re into that sort …
Three peaceful neoclassical pieces to bring calm
Tim Tulsa – “Then”-There’s something inherently graceful about this piece. The left hand has a beautiful seemingly simple waltz time to keep the movement. The right hand shows an expressive melody that makes me wonder. The two come together for a delightful neoclassical …
The Very Best Thursday Jams
Blue Yonder – “You Are the Morning” These vibes are strong. The new track from the alt-Americana act, has plenty of laid back grooves to help ease any 2020 tensions. It is soulful, groovy, and a tad psychedelic. The shared vocals are especially …
Three emerging folk artists to watch this fall
Fairhazel – “Cruel, hard world”-I am a sucker for chromatic melody structures and this track starts there. Then the lyrics hit and… oh my WORD this is a good song. The balance of piano, guitar, and vocal is absolutely delightful. If you’re living …
Three unique acts redefining the “pop” genre
Peach Luffe – “Golden Parachutes”-The glowing production style of this track caught my attention right away. The vocal work is really exemplary on this tune. I’m fairly certain the lyrics are sardonic on this one. I won’t dig too much into my interpretation …
Artist to Watch: : : Rose Brokenshire Calms and Impresses
Rose Brokenshire – “Maybe We’re Just Tired” In the ever complicated time we live in, the music of Toronto songwriter Rose Brokenshire is a much needed balm for battered minds. The relevantly titled “Maybe We’re Just Tired”, is a rich expression of style …
Three excellent folk songs to get your week off to a great start
Jakob Leventhal – “Purple Everywhere”-I appreciate the chill energy of this acoustic folk track. Leventhal’s vocal is just subtle enough to be understandable, yet understated enough to be soothing. The instrumentation feels incredibly comforting on this one. The overall color of the piece …
