Cactus Blossoms – “Hey baby”-For a lot of people who think about the genre of Americana, a sound like the Cactus Blossoms is the first thing that comes to mind. They remind me a little of the Mavericks, one of the first bands …
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Three indie rock tracks showing the beautiful textures within the genre
Jason Wade – “Polaroids”-If you miss the classic rock energies of yesteryear, check out Jason Wade’s latest track “Polaroids.” It’s a fitting sound for a song about an older style of photography. If you’ve ever looked back on the “good old days” via …
Our Fresh Find Weekend Wrap Up
Grae – “Outta This World” This Toronto based artist is one of our favorites. Her ability to craft intelligent and earnest pop tracks are a rarity. The track follows her 2020 EP, Permanent Maniac, which was a great exploration of style and craft …
Book Review | Americanaland: Where Country and Western Met Rock n’ Roll by John Milward
If you’re a fan of Americana music and don’t know much about its history, read this new book Americanaland by John Milward. The book gives the history and context to a beautifully deep and rich genre of music. In fact, the book spends …
Three new thoughtful indie folk tunes
Ian George – “Flower dog”-The opening of the track feels like a typical folk song, but about four bars in and the chord progressions will make your ears prick up quickly. What’s going on here? Hmm. It’s definitely some unconventional composition work but …
Three rowdy indie rock jams to get you pumped for this December
llampaca and Doran Danoff – “Don’t Give Up”-If you’re looking for a funky rock jam, check out this track “Don’t Give Up.” The lyrical concept is simple and straightforward: don’t give up and don’t give in. It’s got a really nice funky groove …
A Helpful Guide on Trumpets for Beginners
A Helpful Guide on Trumpets for Beginners A trumpet is a versatile musical instrument since you can play various genres, from classical to jazz music. For you to learn to play trumpet, choosing the right trumpet is the most important. Reading this article …
Three folk singer songwriters for this long weekend
Moe – “Tiny yellow lights”-If you’re looking for a relaxing acoustic style, look no further than Moe’s latest “Tiny Yellow Lights.” If you’ve spent any time on the road, this track will resonate immediately. The harmonics from the acoustic guitar are enough for …
The Return of the Holiday Playlist!!!
Goldschatz – “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve” We love this duo and their penchant for shared vocals. When everything is seemingly wrong, tracks like these give us all something to be thankful for. The tune has a nice old timey swing …
Three chilled out indie rock tracks to be thankful for
Whistler – “Questions”-If chill indie rock is your vibe, check out this evocative piece from Whistler. When I initially started listening to the track, I couldn’t help but think of some of the great indie producers we’ve featured over the years. The production …
