Kolby Knickerbocker – “Prayer”-The peaceful style of this track stood out to me instantly. It is a prayer. It is a meaningful, heartfelt prayer with piano and strings. The full production is absolutely incredible. I have to say that I was drawn to …
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Three new folk singer songwriters for your midweek
Aaron Percy – “Trouble”-The layers of the acoustic guitar are very satisfying on this track. The vocal feels familiar and intimate throughout the track. The yearning of the lyrics meet the vocal style quite well. It’s a thoughtful and engaging writing style with …
A Guide To Aromatherapy For Enhanced Creativity And Inspiration
Music and creativity go together. Inspired creative music always speaks for itself. As an artist, nurturing your creative bone is something to always strive for. To churn out original content in your art, there are many things you can do to bolster the …
Four Songs That Reference Famous People in the Title
Inspiration for a song can come from anywhere, at any time. Some of the greatest songs of all time have varied inspiration behind them. Take Queen’s We Will Rock You – it is a great audience participation song and with good reason. It …
Gretta Ray: Meaningful and Must Hear Pop
Gretta Ray – “Bigger Than Me” We are living in an interesting time for pop music. The genre, which is often handled with scorn, is having an awakening. For awhile, we have looked suspiciously any track smelling of a large “pop” (whatever that …
Sprints: Smoldering New Post Punk Act
Sprints embody our favorite rock right now. Brimming with presence and intention, “Swimming” is a raucous introduction to one of the most intriguing post punk acts active. Their energy reminds us how much we miss live music. We covered them before, and they …
Three new folksy Americana tunes to get your week going
Pawns or Kings – “Ain’t allowed to be sad”-If you’re looking for an old time folk style, this track does a nice job with it. You’ll hear chord progression, sincere vocals, and an endearing overall string-based tune. The lyrics repeat like old time …
Three unique forms of new rock music you’ll want in your life
King Neptune – “In the morning”-There’s a really peaceful energy to the acoustic guitar in this track. The vocal harmonies are my favorite part, of course, but I like how the track builds on itself. The opening feels like a pretty standard acoustic …
Virtual Concerts to See Before the End of the Year
I think we can all agree that 2020 was not a good year for live performances. A few of them took place in spite of the ongoing pandemic and the many restrictions in place – and some of them have proven to be …
Three new folk tunes from Josh Radnor, Jordan Prince, and Duncan Covey
Josh Radnor – “The high road”-Equal parts philosophy and introspection, Josh Radnor’s latest track “The high road” has layers of meaning. You get the sense that each line was penned with intention. For me, the line, “what would Jesus do? and other sages …
