Aija Alsina – “I hope you live”-I don’t always know how to describe neoclassical piano work, but when I got to the end of the first line of this piece I felt chills up and down my spine. If that’s not the measure …
Archives
Three calming neoclassical to calm your mind
Gianluca Piacenza – “The Right Place”-If you’re looking for a calming composition, this piece from Piacenza is really appealing. There are some atmospheric elements in the mix, but the main melody is in the form of the piano. I appreciate how the melody …
Thought Provoking Artists We Admire
Matthew McNeal – “Tired of Believing” The instrumentation alone makes this track an absolute gem. With a warm ’70’s vibe, the track unfolds like a carefree drive down the coast. McNeal is an alluring songwriter with a bent for existential pondering. His talent …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to satisfy your soul
Chris Ho – “Borrowed books”-There’s something gently rewarding about this track from Chris Ho. The acoustic guitar works in perfect balance with the backing track on this one. The overall energy is genuinely calming. If you’re a book lover (like many music lovers, …
Three singer songwriters to embrace for your mid-2021 playlist
summersets – “Pass me by”-The light, lovely energy of summersets is perfect for a summer playlist for folk lovers. The string work leaves plenty of space in the mix for sweet summery breezes. It feels like the kind of song that was written …
The Tuesday Roundup: Great Must-Hear Tracks
The Soods – “Shallowing” We love any song with an trumpet intro. We also would like to challenge listeners to find any bad thing about “Shallowing”. The beauty of the act bursts through on this piece of rambling American grit rock. Leaning on …
Dax Proves His Rap Status on “Forgot About Dre”
Dax – “Forgot About Dre” (Remix) Typically, we cover few rap tracks. However, this is not to say we are not fully open to the genre. Dax, the Canadian artist with an incredible talent, is someone who is almost always a ‘yes’ from …
Three Americana tracks that will take you back to old time music
Montgomery Church – “Flowers on my doorstep”-If you’re a fan of bluegrass (and you should be), then you’ll definitely appreciate the old time style from Montgomery Church. What I love most about this recording is that you can’t tell if it was done …
Three remarkable new Americana tracks for your July playlist
Brian Douglas Phillips – “Trouble like you”-If you’re a fan of Americana music, Phillips should be a household name by now. His vocal and expressive writing style are quintessential examples of the genre in 2021. The easy going vibe brings in influences from …
Three more singer songwriters to grab your attention this weekend
Charli Adams – “Seventeen again”-If you’ve ever wanted to go back in time and see your old friends, this song will resonate with you for sure. It’s a song that hits on a sentiment I’ve definitely felt myself. In fact, I see faces …
