Au Gres – “do you think we’re old enough”-This is an exceptional piece of indie pop songwriting from Au Gres. The sonic layers are absolutely pleasing. The lead vocal captures the ethos of the track well; every lyric is crystal clear, conveying the …
Yearly Archives: 2022
You’re Gonna Want to Hear These Can’t Miss Tracks
Beach Vacation – “It Soothes Me” This one has cool vibes for days. The instrumentation and effects are glimmering and indelibly cool. “It Soothes Me” reminds listeners of a sun drenched road trip across the California coast, a welcome thought in these winter …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to get your week off to a beautiful start
Olivia De Melo – “I need you”-This song has an immediately satisfying acoustic guitar part that connects seamlessly with a gorgeous lead vocal. The production quality is absolutely outstanding. This is the kind of music that makes me feel all sorts of warm …
Three beautiful genre-blending and genre-bending tracks for your consideration
Hayden Miles – “Oh Penny”-I don’t know the story behind this song’s genesis, but I really appreciate how clearly the vocal comes through. The bluesy pop rock style establishes a groove that’s easy to enjoy for listeners of a wide variety of genres. …
Three enjoyable new indie folk tunes you’ll want on your playlists immediately
Keston Cobblers Club – “Mrs Dixon”-The acoustic guitar fingerpicking in the opening of this song is really pleasant. The song takes on a unique energy with a tuba and some beautiful energy. The vocal harmonies work really well. This is definitely the kind …
Three exciting new tracks right on the line of Americana and country music
Lindsay Everly – “Locomotive Love”-I honestly can’t believe how good this song is. The railroad trope is one that goes all the way back to the origins of country music with Jimmie Rogers himself. That said, the modern take on it from Everly …
Three energetic indie rock tunes to boost your midweek
Drew Thomas and the Soul Talk – “Porcelain Doll”-Something about this recording reminded me of an early 2000s emotionally driven rock style. The soaring vocal on the chorus with the “por-ce-lain dolllllllll” in group harmony works really well. Shortly after that first chorus …
Three beautiful examples of modern indie folk music
Mo Kenney – “With you”-There’s nothing I can say to prepare your ears for the gorgeous harmonies you are about to hear when you click play. From a production standpoint, I have to say I am thrilled that they get right to the …
Three captivating new Americana tracks for your late January enjoyment
Maximiliano – “Step off”-There’s a lonesomeness to this track that struck me right away. It’s a kind of Americana that has appealed to me for many years. The lonesome sincerity in the vocal works perfectly with the acoustic guitar here. The sense of …
3 INCREDIBLY Talented Canadian Acts
Soft Top Intrepid – “Lemon Lung” his is an incredibly fun song. The upbeat indie pop style, has a bit of Strokes to it, while still being affectingly original. With each listen, we heard a new instrumentation that continued to win our hard-won …
