The Kick Drums – “She Killed Me With Her Eyes” Underneath the woozy guitar tone of “She Killed Me With Her Eyes”, lies an eclectic groove. The act blends all sorts of influences – from shoe gaze to trip hop to hip hop …
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Three unique takes on the catchall genre of Americana
Love, DEAN – “Put on a record”-Oh… soul. Oh my soul that’s some soul. This new track from Love, DEAN called “Put on a record” is soulful, delightful, and genre-bendingly good. The lead vocal is out of this world good. I genuinely appreciate …
Three indie folk tunes for the true folk fans among our readership
Stables – “Timbuktu”-From the first time I heard this song, I knew it was one that I wanted to feature. The easy comparison would be bands like the Lumineers or even Mumford. But honestly, Stables deserve to stand on their own merits. The …
Three indie rock tracks to pump you up this early September
The Florets – “My old man”-This sound is INFECTIOUS. The effect on the vocals, the driving rhythm, and the mysterious aura of the track all create this sonic experience unlike anything I’ve ever heard. The combination of factors make it feel a dash …
Three neoclassical pieces for some midweek relaxation
HRDY – “Raindrops”-While we don’t typically feature music with nature samples, this one is delightfully well done. The phrasing of the piano work here is absolutely outstanding. This is precisely the type of neoclassical music we support. It’s calming without being too repetitive. …
Three new country tunes that actually sound like country music (and not pop)
Riddy Arman – “Spirits, Angels, or Lies” -If you’re looking for a real heart breaking country song, check out Riddy Arman’s fantastic “Spirits, Angels, or Lies.” This is the kind of country music that doesn’t need a qualifier. It’s not alt. It’s not …
Echo In Rock Out on Impressive Debut
Echo In The Hamburg duo Echo In have captured our attention. From the opening of “Renew”, we were utterly smitten with their cyclical guitars and dreamy vocal delivery. Listeners will feel hypnotized if not transfixed with the way they intentionally craft tracks to …
Three energizing indie folk tunes to kick your week off right
Common Jack – “Zion National Park”-The opening of Common Jack’s “Zion National Park” is incredibly peaceful. Fans of great harmonies will find a lot to like in this track from Common Jack. The long sections of “oooh” harmonies are really captivating. The lyric …
Three folk singer songwriters for late August cool
Davis John Patton – “Rosewood”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic guitar piece, this is a great place to start with Davis John Patton’s “Rosewood.” The atmospheric energy centers the track nicely in the middle of the mix. The warm tone from the …
Two retro soul tracks you HAVE to hear to get your weekend started right
Aidan and the Wild – “The Whip” ft. Merel Sophie-If you’re looking for a cool soulful groove, check out this new track from Aidan and the Wild. The chill vocal in the opening is really intriguing, but it’s the mood of the track …
