Moa Moa – “Yellow Jacket” For lack of a better description, this is our jam. This new UK act are undeniably cool and confident on “Yellow Jacket”. The track shows an impressive amount of influences and styles, while still maintaining its own sound. …
Yearly Archives: 2020
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Athanese – “Wolves”-On first listen I thought the production was a bit heavy handed on this track from Athanese. Chill out, I thought. But I listened again and “got it.” The big production is because the song has a lot of energy. It …
6 Under-the-Radar Indie Folk Songs to Play at Your Band’s Next Show
6 Under-the-Radar Indie Folk Songs to Play at Your Band’s Next Show Indie folk is an enticing genre, as it seems like there are always new songs to discover. If you and your band are struggling to decide what songs to perform at …
3 Unique Songwriters That Crush Genre
Dylan Kanner – “Whale” If your day needs a sweet folky lullaby, then let me introduce you to your new favorite songwriter. “Whale” is a restrained track that embraces silence and beautiful vocals. It doesn’t try to be anything but present, and the …
Four gorgeous neoclassical pieces for a peaceful week
Sarah Coponat – “Whisper”-The title “Whisper” is a delightfully appropriate name for this piece. I love how the recording style allows you to hear the true mechanics of the sound. There are pedals and actual pieces of wood and string that make the …
A Playlist To Get You In That Sweet Weekend Mood
Welcome to the weekend! Some of you are planning on keeping busy (you know who you are… “those” people), others planning to binge something like Cheer on Netflix (I LOVE YOU, JERRY), or maybe doing absolutely nothing (you’re the real hero here). Whatever …
Rock Music Has to be Loud: Is This True?
Ringing ears after a rock concert are nothing new, but does the music have to be so loud? Some rock musicians will say that only sound at high volume can bring that overdriven tone of their Marshall amps. At low volume, it just …
Indie rock and electro to fuel your 2020 playlists
Floating Sue – “Turn back the clock”-There’s a remarkable energy to this track. Oftentimes more commercial production like this doesn’t click for me, but this track really stands out. I think it’s the intricate blend in the vocal with some really good grooves …
New singer songwriter tracks to help you chill
The Satellite Station – “Brand new”-The production style of this track soothes my heart, I swear. I’m not sure what it is about the Satellite Station that works so well, but everything just clicks. The guitar and the vocal dance together perfectly. It’s …
Good music is good music – a genre-defying mix of beauty
Sayana – “Salty Water”-This soulful track is really soothing. I appreciate the vocal harmonies in particular. It’s difficult to get voices to blend like this, but it’s great on this track. The overall style is chilled out, mellow, and is engaging from start …
