Asher Mohr – “Leaving”-The finger picking on the acoustic guitar here is really comforting, but the lyrics… whew… these lyrics are going to tug on your heart. It’s about leaving, of course, but it’s also about looking back at being with someone being …
Yearly Archives: 2022
Three indie pop tracks to get you hyped for the weekend
Jordan Whitlock – “Salty”-No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what kind of music you think you like… stop and listen to Jordan Whitlock’s “Salty.” It’s a bit of R&B, a bit of soul, a bit of pop, and a bit …
Three amazing tracks to show the versatility of the rock genre
Jesse Roper – “Hold On Me”-This is a soulful track with more energy than you are prepared for, I can guarantee that. Buckle up and click play on this one. There’s an excitement in the vocal that is really inspiring and the rest …
Three new indie folk songs that connect the past and the present
The January Lanterns – “Lantern of Love”-There’s a real charm to this song. From the first time I heard it, I felt something that was both old time and very new. The combination of accessible lyricism and colorful instrumentation makes for a really …
Some of Our Favorite Songwriters/Songs
Luke De-Sciscio – “Moon” Luke is one of our faves. His voice is beautifully arresting and often has a way of lowering our existential angst. His songs are invitations to a different world, transcending genres. On “Moon”, he reminds us of Andrew Bird, …
Why Music Artists Stick to One Genre
Some would say that genres are not made by musicians but are created by marketing people to sell music and top charts, that it is merely a business tool and not an artistic one. But while this may hold some truth to it, …
Three singer songwriters to play by the fireside this cold weekend
Dom Louis – “Send your loving”-Something about a clear electric guitar captures my attention right at the beginning of a song. Then the vocal enters this wonderful track and Dom Louis suddenly becomes an artist that I need in my playlists. There’s an …
Album Review: Addison Agen – When the Morning Comes
Fans of accessible, engaging Americana music will find a lot to like in Addison Agen’s album When the Morning Comes. It’s a sound that some might even call country music from a classic definition of the genre. Agen’s vocal is sweetly rewarding on …
Three talented new folk artists that you’ll want in your playlists this week
Ocie Elliott – “Coming home”-If you’ve been around our folk coverage in the past year or so, you know that we have featured Ocie Elliott a few times. Click on this song and it’s easy to hear what makes the sound so great. …
Three new tracks in the indie pop realm that are sure to inspire
Boyu – “Embers of Our Innocence”-There’s a chill vibe to this track that made me say yes right away. The lead vocal and overall blending was really good as well. The lyrical theme does a nice job of pulling in listeners who have …
