Meera – “Keys”-There’s a gorgeous energy to this track from Meera. The lead vocal is quite stunning. The chromatic expressive style of the melody is also a great fit for us. The whole composition feels like the kind of understated and beautiful pop …
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Album Review: Pharis and Jason Romero – Bet on Love
Pharis and Jason Romero live in Horsefly, a rural community home to some one thousand people in British Columbia. Over one hundred and fifty years ago, gold was discovered in the Horsefly River during the famous Cariboo Gold Rush, and subsequently, a small …
Three folk singer songwriters for your mid-July enjoyment
Jennah Barry – “Venus in heat”-There’s an entire mood to this track that resonates with me. By that I mean that I literally get chills listening to this song. Something about it feels inherently like a 70s era pop song, yet at the …
Three new Americana tunes to sweeten the genre
Dante Matas – “Not enough”-If you’re looking for a sweet, atmospheric style of Americana, give Dante Matas’s latest work a spin. The track balances acoustic guitar, lead vocal, and an organ really well. There’s a rich full band style that feels like it …
Compelling Rock That Surprises and Surpasses Genre
Senior Recreation – “All of This Will End” Our love for post rock is well documented. However, with Senior Recreation, we found something fresh to explore. While definitely positioned in our much beloved genre, the act play fast and biting without giving in …
Three new unconventional indie rock tracks for your listening pleasure
Evan Effres – “Paradigm shift”-If you’re a fan of pop-flavored rock music, give Evan Effres a listen. This track is full of all the good vibes. I appreciate the way the mix puts the vocal out front. It’s incredibly satisfying to listen to …
Three energetic songwriters bringing a variety of genre blends to the forefront
Bridget Caldwell – “Kingmaker”-There’s an epic, cinematic energy to this track that makes it so much more than “just another” singer songwriter tune. That said, what I love about Caldwell’s songwriting is that you can tell this would work as an acoustic solo …
Cover Songs!!!!! We Cover the Covers!
We have a real treat for you all today. As you may know, our staff is extremely selective on what cover songs we hype. The amount we receive is truly daunting. Yet, when we do accept and choose to show some editorial love, …
Three modern takes on folk music to reinvigorate the genre
Grae – “Like you”-The unique energy of this track is listed as “indietronica.” I call it folk music, though, because it has all the hallmarks of the genre. There’s a nice acoustic core, a clear and understandable lead vocal, and introspective (relatable) lyrics. …
Three captivating new singer songwriters to capture your imagination
Gracie Ella – “Lady”-Whew. I feel like there’s really nothing I can say about this vocal that you won’t hear by just… LISTENING. The soulful energy of this track is absolutely out of this world. It’s clear that Gracie Ella is familiar with …
