Cereus Bright – “Give me time”-If you’re looking for a mid 60s folk style, definitely give Cereus Bright a spin. We’ve covered this artist in the past and it’s easy to hear why. All of the key elements of melody, composition, and style …
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Three new tracks defining the “adult contemporary” genre in 2021
Gracen Reign – “Holy Water”-There are a lot of artists making the “powerful pop vocal” subgenre, so when we run across them it’s hard to have them really stand out. Gracen Reign’s POWER pop vocal is absolutely stunning and worth considering. The bluesy, …
Three new folk acts who demand your attention
The Collection – “Blue day”-If there was a “sound” that defines why I started writing about music, it would be something like The Collection. Rich, rewarding harmonies and a sweet acoustic guitar define the track. It feels human, comfortable, and a lot like …
Luke De-Sciscio: : : Site Favorite Songwriter Continues to Shine
By now, our affinity for this songwriter is evident. His creative song structure is unlike anything we have heard in recent years. The talent of De-Sciscio is how he crafts a type of sonic mood that stays longer than the track plays. The …
3 Incredible Songwriters You Need to Hear
Girlhouse – “The Fatalist” We approved this song before we saw the music video. The song is an incredible expression of vulnerable songwriting, while the video is a beautiful expression of humor. The artist plays with themes of alienation and isolation as she …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your Monday
Jason Piquette – “Fill”-The layers of acoustic guitar on this track are absolutely fantastic. I don’t often use the phrase “ear candy,” but this song really feels like that. It’s so rich and rewarding. I appreciate that the song dwells in the lyric …
Three peaceful neoclassical tracks to improve your week
ARTur Moon – “Relax”-The track is actually called “Relax” so you can tell the mood it’s going for right away. Unbelievably, undeniably peaceful, this is the kind of music that is why I say I am a fan of neoclassical. The piano allows …
Three new folk acts to get your week off to a great start
Dirty Bird – “Thoughts from home”-This is a band that kind of defies genres for me. There’s a clear folk energy to the composition and style, yet something about them feels like a different sort of alt rock as well. The harmonies and …
What You Need for a Perfect Listening Music Room?
A perfect listening music room doesn’t come down to expensive gear or copying someone else’s setup. It comes from understanding how sound behaves and shaping the space around it. Small choices around layout, acoustics, and comfort change how music feels more than most …
Three captivating brand new tracks that prove they do still make music “like they used to”
Sam Rappaport – “Til the morning comes”-I’m an absolute sucker for a good bluesy piano and this track has it in spades. I love the expressive melodic style throughout the track. I like the way the standup bass gives it that extra layer …
