Sweet Avenue – “Hey Phoebe”-The first thing I thought when I heard this song was the band Taking Back Sunday. I don’t even know if that’s a fair comparison because I don’t know this subgenre super well, but it was like an instant …
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Three more Americana tunes to get your toes tapping
Tyler Lee Frush – “Western states”-I appreciate the unhurried nature of this song. It’s about love. It’s about heartache. The expressive guitar work on this one is fascinating. I am not entirely sure how the metallic sound is achieved here, but it works …
Three expressive new Americana tunes
Brandon Jenner – “There you are”-The softspoken vocal in the opening of the track will make you straighten up and pay attention. The haunting, lonesome guitar in the background makes you wonder where this is all going. The lyrics are introspective, philosophical, and …
Three remarkable neoclassical pieces to prepare you for the weekend
Ron Verboom – “Nothing more nothing less”-I’m not much for experimental elements in neoclassical music, so for me to approve it there must be something truly remarkable about it. When I first heard the atmospheric elements of Verboom’s latest track, I felt like …
Flora Cash Shine in “The Bright Lights”
We’ve been a fan of the Swedish duo Flora Cash for awhile now. The act seemed to emerge out of nowhere to gain platinum status with their incredible debut work. The act’s chemistry and ability to evoke emotion is rare to find and …
Three new folk tunes to capture the promise of springtime
Frances Luke Accord – “Maria”-If this song feels familiar to you, it’s because we have covered it in the past. This is a new version, so we decided to go ahead and support it as well. There’s an energy in the strings and …
Three brand new indie pop tunes for your midweek
Amori – “The old me”-This song feels a bit like a poem with some instrumentation around it. What I mean is that the lyrics are the main driving force of the track. The reflective writing will have you thinking about where you are …
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Trace Kotik – “Hesitant” We have thoroughly been impressed with the music we receive from Israel. Truly, this is one of the surprising musical scenes in the world. Case in point, songwriter Trace Kotik. The artist pours talent on every slow burning moment …
Three tracks that alter your perceptions regarding rock music
Ryland – “Looking like you do”-Everything about this track is what I hope to find when I’m listening for new music. The voice and core melody are good, but it has a vibe to it that I haven’t ever heard before. There’s a …
Three neoclassical pieces to begin your week with a calm mind
Steve Luck – “Oscillation”-The calming style of Steve Luck’s recent piece “Oscillation” is evident from the very start. The melody unfolds throughout the piece quite naturally. It feels like taking a slow walk in a garden or some such place. I appreciate that …
