It is 2003 and I’m sitting in the woods, feeling so mad at myself for my shortcomings in the journey of existing as a human. Twenty years later, I’d offer myself some compassion. Also twenty years later, I’d hear the perfect soundtrack to …
Yearly Archives: 2023
Three new and intriguing Americana artists for your consideration
Dipsea Flower – “Hummingbird”-The easy going feeling of this song resonated with me right away. There’s an wonderful character to the lead vocal on this track. The “let you be free” lyric does a really nice job of resonating with a sense of …
A pair of pop rock tracks with punk energy that’s sure to connect with all the 90s and early 2000s kids out there
Parade the Day – “Modern Day America”-Well, this is probably a bit harder hitting of a lyrical theme than you are ready for today. Nevertheless, give it a spin if you’re a fan of pop punk. There’s a definitive moral quality to the …
Featured Single: New Soul Artist SŌNN – “Can I be honest”
SŌNN – “Can I be honest”-“I gave almost everything for you…” This is a heartbreak song about someone who left the lead character. But let me tell you this is a beautiful piece of songwriting. The electric guitar is cleanly delivered with some …
Three indie folk tracks that bring peace this autumn season
Ocie Elliott – “Come On By”-I lost track of how many times I’ve written about Ocie Elliott at this point. It’s easy to hear what I like about their music so much. This folk duo continues to bring a tender, joyful style of …
Three brand new folk rock tracks that remind us what a genre subgenre it is
Daniel Trakell – “Waves”-There’s a slow, methodical style about this track from Daniel Trakell that makes it really work. Maybe the methodical, rhythmic style is meant to mimic the waves. Nevertheless, the lyrical content stays with the theme of what it’s like being …
Album Review: Luke Beling – A Stone in the Mouth of the Ocean
When Luke Beling sent me this album, I was immediately intrigued by the title alone. A stone in the mouth of the ocean seems very… folk. I wanted to hear more once I heard the first few tracks. The guitar work is impressive …
Three track right on the edge of indie pop and indie rock, bringing unique energy
JT Loux – “jealous”-When I first clicked play on this track from JT Loux, I felt an immediate connection with the alt rock of the 90s. Names like Gavin Rossdale and Liam Gallagher popped into my mind. Now I’m not saying Loux sounds …
Three captivating acoustic folk tracks that will remind you why you follow this site
Kyle Szalay – “Inbetween”-This emotionally driven acoustic track is sure to capture the attention of a wide range of our followers. Szalay writes with sincerity that’s easy to hear in both the string work as well as the vocal intonation. The assuring lyric …
Three alt country tunes with shades of the past and present blended together
Aaron Rizzo – “Back in Five”-The mix of the electric guitars with more traditional instrumentation really defines this song. The vocal has a good solid base to it. The song has an intriguing stylistic blend that makes it feel both old fashioned as …
