Vilde – “Holograms” This is the sort of expansive indie pop that stays with you. The bass carries “Holograms” beautifully, with just the right amount of guitar echo. Vocally, the young artist knows how to croon in a way that makes you stop …
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Three totally different ways to go about making modern soul music
GoldFord – “Ride the storm”-Upon first listen, I wondered if I accidentally clicked on a record from Stax or Motown. The composition and production are outstanding. Then… that VOICE. Oh my heavens. That VOICE. GoldFord has a lead vocal that is to die …
Three remarkable stand-out indie folk tracks to add to your playlist immediately
Mighty Oaks – “Land of broken dreams”-This is such a fun little folk song. It’s a really great song because on the surface it seems relatively “simple” but there’s a lot going on with this track. The vocal harmonies are my favorite part, …
Three singer songwriters who just might rock your socks off!
Katie Buchanan – “All of it, again”-The energy of this track is absolutely fantastic. From start to finish it’s got a raw, gritty rock energy to it. The lyrics will have you leaning in to contemplate some big questions about how you treat …
Three neoclassical pieces to begin the merry month of May
Lucas Forch – “Arturo”-There’s a delightfully expressive style to the piano here. I appreciate the way that it rolls from each phrase into the next. There’s some repetition, but also some changing textures that keep the listener engaged. Mostly, though, I like how …
Three very different rock acts to make you appreciate the genre
Said the Whale – “Everything she touches is gold to me”-I really, really like this track. This is one of the best indie rock tunes I’ve heard in 2021. If I did a genre-based end of year list, this would be a top …
Three new singer songwriters to sooth your soul
Katherine Priddy – “Indigo”-The first track we featured from Priddy was a cover, so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I received this original. Oh my word it’s wonderful. The energy is cathartic. The vocal intonation is out of this world. At …
Three Americana tunes to celebrate love this spring
Jake Whiskin – “Heavy”-This might not be your grandpa’s Americana, but we’re happy to support this creative flavor on a timeless genre. Whiskin’s vocal is absolutely engaging. You can hear every word of the lyrics on this evocative, folk-rooted acoustic sound. The melody …
Flora Cash Make us Weepy with “Soul Mate”
Flora Cash has been an act that has always surprised us. The duo who met over Soundcloud interest and eventually married, break any and all expectations we have. What could easily be written off as an electro pop act (and a damn good …
Three contemporary rock singer songwriters to make you feel undeniably cool
Will Knox – “Cigarettes”-Remember being in high school and the cool kids smoked. It was such a weird aspect of that social scene watching people squirrel away to smoke without “getting caught” even though everyone could smell that they were smokers. Anyways, the …
