Arbour Season – “Idaho”-This is a remarkable song that won me over right away. The easy going guitar work sets a nice base before two beautiful voices fill the spaces. It’s a song about the state of Idaho, but it’s also about how …
Yearly Archives: 2023
Three unique new rock tracks that will bring hope for the future of music
Daniel Etherton – “Mona Lisa”-The vibes on this track are on another level. It comes out strong with a concept of being infatuated with a woman. The transition to a powerful pop rock anthem gives the listener the urge to absolutely CRANK the …
A pair of excellent southern rock tracks with cool production and style
Matt Kirk and The Güeyfarers – “Sleepy Little Summertime Town”-Horns! Great lead vocal! A swinging rhythm section! And the coolest organ in town. This track grabbed my attention right away. The lyrical vibe of wanting to be with that special someone in a …
Three new folk singer songwriters to grab your attention
Stephen Babcock – “Sara”-This is a good song with a magical bridge. I really enjoy the sincerity and lyrical relatability of this song, but the harmonies on the bridge are absolutely wonderful. There are some strong nods in the direction of John Mayer …
3 Heartstopping New Releases
March – “Car Song” “I get all my ideas when I’m driving” starts this emotive gem. It is the perfect contemplative driving song. The songwriter crafts a slow building track with beautiful songwriting to spare. While there are many nods to influences here, …
Three unique takes on pop music, including an early 2023 song of the year candidate
The Collection – “Love at the end of the world”-I love everything about this song. I won’t bury the lede here; this is an early song of the year candidate. The theatrical composition style works perfectly for the epicness of the lyrical content. …
Featured Track: Sergio Diaz De Rojas – “Holding her is where I learned forgiveness” – Breathtaking neoclassical, artful folk
Sergio Diaz De Rojas – “Holding her is where I learned forgiveness”-I know the whole point of a blog is to write about music, but this is the type of music that leaves me feeling a bit speechless, honestly. It’s more like a …
Track Spotlight: Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-winning “Just Like That”
Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” showcases her exceptional talent as a singer-songwriter and guitarist. The song features her soulful and powerful vocals that evoke a range of emotions, and the lyrics are insightful, relatable, and delivered with sincerity. The instrumentation, including the bluesy …
Three acoustic folk tracks to make the past and present collide with beautiful music
Brook St. – “Steady steady”-The lyrical concept of this track rests on the concept of stability, steadiness, and consistency. It’s such an inspiring, beautiful image. The harmonies and overall structure of the song support the lyrical message quite well. The cascading harmonies on …
Three indie pop jams to liven up your life this early February
Cy Wheeler – “Nirvana t-shirt”-I was hooked on this track right away. The beat and groove of this track is immediately energizing. Then these lyrics… whew. They hit a bit too personally, with a focus on the dopamine that we get from being …
