Audio Book Club – “She’s Too Cool For You” This 5 piece act from Oklahoma are one of our favorites. Their ability to blend classic styles, while still maintaining a fresh vibe, makes them a must hear. On “She’s Too Cool For You”, …
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Three new pop rock tracks to bring some enthusiasm to this week
The Forbearant – “Can’t stop”-There’s an up tempo energy here that feels perfect for pop rock. The vocals are on point, the guitars feel festive, and the overall composition propels the song forward. It’s lyrically about moving forward despite how life throws challenges …
Three tracks that will have you pondering what “alt pop” is and why you love it now
Working Memory – “Witness”-Do you feel this beat? My goodness. It’s funky but also keeps things moving. Then listen to the harmonies… kinda different, aren’t they? I think I’m starting to get what alt pop means. It feels like a pop song but …
Three folk singer songwriters you want to follow this year
Max Garcia Conover and Ben Cosgrove – “Fadeaway Gus”-Stop what you’re doing and listen to this song. It reminds me a little of Ben Folds’ classic storytelling songs. It’s piano-driven and emotional. But I’ll be darned if we don’t all know a “Gus” …
Artist Interview: The prolific folk singer Joe Purdy returns with THREE albums this year
The last time I interviewed Joe Purdy was in the “before times.” It was before the pandemic. It was before a political shift in the United States. It was before so many things that now characterize our world. Life seemed simpler then and …
Three energizing indie pop tracks that will bring optimism to your week
Rikas – “My bench”-I’m not even sure indie pop is the right category for this song, but it’s so good and it’s certainly a few things… rock-infused and gleefully pop. The immediate and easy comp is to 60s bouncy rock music, but there’s …
How to promote your song on Spotify and gain exposure
A lot of songs are being distributed on the well-known music streaming service Spotify. For artists, understanding how to advertise your music on Spotify will significantly increase the number of listeners who are exposed to your music and the dedication of your core …
Three Americana tunes that are sure to improve your week
Joe Purdy – “My loving arms”-If you’ve been around folk music for any length of time, you know the inimitable Joe Purdy. We’ve covered him here in the past. His recent songwriting has brought him to a fascinating place as a songwriter. The …
