Baby God – “Heaven of my own”-The acoustic guitar on this song is really wonderful. The vocal harmonies are really nice as well. The whole composition comes together for a gentle and easy going style. Fans of 60s era folk revival will find …
Yearly Archives: 2023
Three acoustic folk songs that remind me why I never want to stop writing about music
Francisco Sola and Genesis Ritchot – “Flower heart”-Look, I would never approve a song just because it has a great whistle solo, but I’ll tell you what… that can sure persuade me to say yes! This is a wonderful acoustic tune about all …
Featured Rock Single: The American Hotel System – “Seattle”
-You don’t have to be from the Pacific Northwest to appreciate the up tempo rock style from this track. The guitars are good and the melody moves nicely. However, for me, it’s the vocal harmonies that really make this song go from good …
Three folk rock tunes for fans of classic artists like Tom Petty and Wilco
School House – “Lost in you”-This is a love song with the perfect blend of relatable lyrics and a cool guitar for effect. If you’ve ever had a relationship where you can really get lost in the other person (you’re lucky!), then you’ll …
Three creative, innovative, and engaging examples of indie pop music
Devon Cole – “1-800-GOT-STRESS”-There’s an infectious pop energy to this song. It’s got a delightfully flippant way of dealing with something that we all face; stress. Some of us are feeling this more than others, but it’s a really powerful sentiment. It’s about …
Three indie folk tracks that provide a tender acoustic style
Lucy Clearwater – “Tender”-So if you’re a fan of calm acoustic singer songwriters, you’ll find a hard time finding someone who does it better than Lucy Clearwater. This song has a stillness and peacefulness to it that I find absolutely endearing. It’s almost …
Featured Americana Single: Big Girl – “Hold on to that easy feeling”
Big Girl – “Hold on to that easy feeling”-“When the sun rises in the morning before you remember you’re alone, you can hold on to that easy feeling or you can let it go.” Dang. This one really hits with a sweetness that’s …
Three indie pop tunes to bring a little excitement to this early summer
Paul Cherry feat. Kate Oblinger – “OBO”-This song has it all; elements of pop, jazz, and funk all meet in this expressive indie pop with tons of eclectic energy. I love the way the chord changes roll together for a truly unique style. …
Featured Single: Oktober – “Father”
Oktober – “Father”-This is a beautiful acoustic singer songwriter song. The sweet, thoughtful lyrical style here is wonderfully emotional. It’s a song about loss. It’s a sad song and an emotional performance about grief. If you’ve ever felt grief, you’ll relate to the …
Three unconventional tracks that help to redefine your notions of alternative rock music
Snake Oil – “Breathe again”-I changed my mind on the genre of this song so many times… and to be honest I’m still not sure that it can be nailed down. There are elements of rock, folk, and certainly a sort of late …
