Bethany Sorenson – “Impossible things”-There’s a sentimentality at the heart of this track that really works well. The piano style feels just right for the thoughtful and engaging lyrical style. Sorenson’s approachable gentleness helps to create a lullaby-like style. I suspect that the …
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Three Americana tunes that will steal your heart and give it back bigger than ever
Curtis Phagoo – “Makin hay”-Have you ever seen those bumper stickers that say “if you ate today, thank a farmer?” Well, Phagoo’s song is about farmers. It’s got a great classic 70s style of narrative folk. It reminds me of something that could …
Three indie rock tunes to bring some intriguing textures to the modern rock world
Castells – “Low”-There’s an up tempo energy to this track that really stands out. The dynamic mix on the guitars is particularly strong here. The soaring vocal style reminds me a bit of the pop punk band Sum41. The overall style is sure …
Three Americana tracks to bring some energy to your playlists for the weekend
Dean Winter and the Heat – “Up and Break”-If you’re an Americana fan, you only need to listen to one line of this song and you’ll know exactly who I’m about to compare them to… yep, that’s right… Jason Isbell. And he’s gosh …
Top Most Exciting Music-Based Crypto to Check Out in 2022
In the last few years, blockchain and cryptocurrency have become two of the hottest technologies to watch. Between new crypto coins launching each week and new blockchain-based applications popping up daily, it’s hard to keep track of the most exciting developments in this …
A Brief History of Women in Rock
by guest writer KC Women have been the backbone of rock and roll music for decades. Starting with jazz and soul, transitioning into the punk, grunge, indie, and emo movements, women have been a vital part of the music industry. Today, they are …
Three radio-ready tracks that will challenge your understanding of “indie” music
JOCKS – “American love”-Everything from the synthesizers to the driving lyricism of the song feels like an amalgamation of American music from the mid 20th century to today. The beat and percussion reminds me a lot of 80s pop rock. The overall snazzy …
Three indie folk tracks that bring lyrical variety and musical quality
Souveneer – “Origin story”-There’s a complexity to this song that I really can’t do justice in a short review. The lyrics have layers of complexity about crafting your identity. It reminds me a bit of 90s alt rock mixed with esoteric poetry. Even …
Three tracks that prove folk music doesn’t all have to follow the same old formula
Drumming Bird – “American Spirits”-This is a stunning piece of songwriting. The phrasing requires that you lean in and pay extra close attention, but I promise you will be rewarded with some engaging lyrics. Drumming Bird won’t mind me saying that the lyrics …
Three folksy Americana tunes that’ll steal your attention today
Dustin Dale Gaspard – “Further I walk”-Take a dash of gospel, add in a portion of throwback country, and a wonderful lead vocal… here’s the recipe for this excellent track from Dustin Dale Gaspard. Something about the organ and the steel guitar working …
