Alex Beck – “Born to lie”-When I think pop music, I don’t typically think about good existential questions. Yet, Beck’s latest track “Born to lie” is about human nature more than might meet the ear initially. The crispy production quality and lead vocal …
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Three more Americana jams to liven up the weekend
Miss Leo – “Sparrow”-If you’re looking for a timeless vocal, you need to sit down and meet Miss Leo. This track was my first introduction to this remarkable artist who is going to be a part of my life moving forward. The fiddle …
Three Americana tunes to bring a smile to your face this weekend
J. M. Clifford – “Kick the drum”-If you’re looking for a bluegrass based old fashioned feeling track, give Clifford’s latest a spin. The fiddle part harkens to some earlier days in true Appalachian fashion. The overall vibe feels like it’s from another era …
Three folk songs you’ll want on your summer 2021 playlist
Hollow Coves – “Blessings”-If you’ve been following my folk coverage of late, you already know the name of Hollow Coves. We covered another track of theirs earlier this year and were thrilled to get another from these talented writers. The song itself is …
Three indie pop tracks to give you something to think about this weekend
Rowan – “Nothing’s gonna change”-I don’t care what genre you want to call this song, it’s a bop. It’s got all this power and light at the same time. I definitely dig the moving rhythm, little guitar riffs, and the kick drum. The …
Three new singer songwriters with stories for the weekend
Space Nat – “Nightwalker”-There’s something about the unique blending of influences in this track that jumped right out at me on first listen. The vocal is good, of course, but the overall style feels like it brings together a wide range of styles. …
Excellent New Artists
Orly Raquel – “Dante” We have wanted to share this one for months now. As soon as it went live, we were completely compelled to shine a light on its sensual beauty. Orly Raquel has both a worldly and otherworldly quality that makes …
Three brilliant new folk tracks that you’ll want in your life
Grace Gonzalez – “Oh music”-From the opening of the track discussing James Taylor to the chorus highlight Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” the entire song is full of references to classic music. The underlying message is about the POWER of music. As someone who turned his …
The BEST New Rock
The Florets – “Tip Toe” If you are looking for a classic cool rock sound, then check out this Melbourne act. The 5-piece act has the perfect blend of alt style, psych infused sound that makes them a critic’s perfect darling. The styles …
Three indie pop songs that will make listeners smile from ear to ear
Charlie Duda – “Roller Coaster”-If you are looking for top notch vocal blending and a toe-tapping good tune, give Charlie Duda a spin. This new track “Roller Coaster” is perfect for you summer adventuring playlist. I love everything from the guitars to the …
