Willy Tea Taylor and Jeffrey Martin – “Bakersfield”-This song discusses the classic American music town of Bakersfield, California. It’s an homage to the “devil in this town” about country music’s arrival in Bakersfield. If you listen closely to the words, though, it’s not …
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Rousing Pop Rock Band Daykisser Is On Their Way to Greatness
by Laurent Chavannes Driving while blasting music can be very influential. Some songs will make you feel invincible as you speed down the highway, while other songs will have you cruising on the beachside with your windows rolled down. Daykisser’s newest track “Big …
Three energizing new rock tracks bringing a wide range of styles
Daisy the Great and the Illuminati Hotties – “Time Machine 2”-The harmonies on this song steal my heart all over again with every listen. The music construct builds and builds at the opening, unleashing a beautiful expressive melody. The lyrics have a touch …
Three beautiful new folk tracks that are sure to bring some comfort
Good Morning Bedlam – “Letter to a Savior”-I’ve always liked the word “muse.” When someone inspires art in your life, it’s really a special feeling. Not everyone has the privilege of having someone who is their muse, but this song is about having …
Three new indie pop tracks that are absolute mood setters
Sophian – “Beautiful Day”-The guitars on this song fulfill two purposes; they move the melody along while also setting the mood for the track as this atmospheric, vibey space. I really appreciate the use of sound to create a space that feels so …
Three alt rock tracks that bring something different to the genre
Sam Scherdel – “R.E.T.R.O.”-From the first time I clicked play on this song, I felt a connection with the up tempo rock style. It feels like a lot of different pop rock types of bands that I enjoy. Yet, at the same time, …
Album Review: Loryn Taggart – The Lost Art of Pulling Through – gifted songwriter with a beautiful voice
There are a lot of ways to describe “singer songwriter” music. It’s not even a genre, really. But when you find a singer songwriter who can move you to emotions, the genre doesn’t really matter. I’m going to say something about Loryn Taggart’s …
Featuring a pair of alt country tunes that will make you throw out your radio and all contemporary country music
Weepin’ Dave and the Diamond Boys – “She’ll Never Settle”-If you’re a fan of honky tonk country music, you’ve come to the right place. This track rips! The guitars are really clean, reminding me of a bygone era of country music from the …
Three indie folk songs that carry big emotions in a beautiful sonic package
Julia Hutchinson – “We Were Pretty”-This is a beautiful piece of songwriting about a past relationship. The lyrics are about when you look back on a relationship and think about all of the wonderful parts with rose colored glasses. The images are fantastic …
Three Americana tracks that will remind you that classic music never gets old
Tricia Collins – “In the Light of the Moon”-From the first guitar notes of this song, I was hooked. Collins has a beautiful voice that is the heart and soul of the song. The combination of thoughtful lyrics and a great vocal make …
