Jesse Correll – “An Icy Cold”-From the moment I clicked play on this song, I was captivated. Correll’s sincerity is immediately evident. As we enter into a season of icy cold here in the midwest, the energy of the track resonated in my …
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Three new singer songwriters to be thankful for
Emily Shirley – “Survivors”-Take a quality piano part and an exceptional vocal… sprinkle in some personal lyrics and an encouraging message… oh yeah, that’s the stuff right there. The songwriting from Emily Shirley feels like a familiar old favorite mixed with a fresh …
Three Americana tunes to get your week going on the right step
Cole Hill – “Arms of Paradise”-The first thing I thought about when I found this song was that it reminds me of home. By that I mean it feels familiar and sweet, like going home to where you grew up (if you have …
Three tracks blurring the lines between indie pop and indie rock
Cy – “Hate to hate you”-I genuinely appreciate the talent that it takes to write a song like this. In a world with so much indie pop, it takes an incredible gift to stand out from the crowd. Cy does just that with …
Three indie folk tunes for this cool fall season
Jason Wade – “Ode to Silence”-If you’re looking for a relaxing folk song, check out Jason Wade’s track “Ode to Silence.” The engaging acoustic guitar works well nestled in amongst a powerful folk composition. There are some unique instrumentation decisions that allow the …
Three indie rock tracks to energize your midweek
Honest Men – “Stuck!”-If you’re looking for an up tempo indie rock track with some killer vocals and an engaging beat, check out Honest Men “Stuck!” There are some glowing synth elements that are sure to capture the attention of a lot of …
Three engaging new Americana tracks to show the versatility of the genre
Rick Faris – “Time to move on”-The relatability of the lyrics on this track is a bit “on the nose” as they say. If you’ve ever experienced a rough breakup, you’ll connect with this one. The bright bluegrass mix here shows off banjo, …
Three new folk songs for your fall playlist
Sarah Gross – “Morningside”-When I shared this song with my friends, I told them it was “casual greatness.” What I mean is that the song feels so sweetly true and the performance is great, almost as if it takes no effort. Of course …
Three folksy indie pop tracks at the nexus of the genres’ connection
Okay Mann – “Sous”-The acoustic guitar energy of this track is delightful. As the song unfolds, it feels more and more like a pop track rather than a folk song. The vocal has a nice polish to it, making it easy to listen …
Two neoclassical pieces for reading, studying, and meditating
Meg Blumberg – “Klaar”-If you’re looking for a bit of peaceful piano work, look no further than Meg Blumberg’s composition. There’s a beautiful minimalism to this composition that is exactly what we look for in neoclassical music. The phrasing connects well from line …
