Girlhouse – “The Fatalist” We approved this song before we saw the music video. The song is an incredible expression of vulnerable songwriting, while the video is a beautiful expression of humor. The artist plays with themes of alienation and isolation as she …
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Three acoustic singer songwriters for your Monday
Jason Piquette – “Fill”-The layers of acoustic guitar on this track are absolutely fantastic. I don’t often use the phrase “ear candy,” but this song really feels like that. It’s so rich and rewarding. I appreciate that the song dwells in the lyric …
Three peaceful neoclassical tracks to improve your week
ARTur Moon – “Relax”-The track is actually called “Relax” so you can tell the mood it’s going for right away. Unbelievably, undeniably peaceful, this is the kind of music that is why I say I am a fan of neoclassical. The piano allows …
Three new folk acts to get your week off to a great start
Dirty Bird – “Thoughts from home”-This is a band that kind of defies genres for me. There’s a clear folk energy to the composition and style, yet something about them feels like a different sort of alt rock as well. The harmonies and …
What You Need for a Perfect Listening Music Room?
A perfect listening music room doesn’t come down to expensive gear or copying someone else’s setup. It comes from understanding how sound behaves and shaping the space around it. Small choices around layout, acoustics, and comfort change how music feels more than most …
Three captivating brand new tracks that prove they do still make music “like they used to”
Sam Rappaport – “Til the morning comes”-I’m an absolute sucker for a good bluesy piano and this track has it in spades. I love the expressive melodic style throughout the track. I like the way the standup bass gives it that extra layer …
Three indie folk tracks to add to your 2021 emerging artists playlist
Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon – “Mama I don’t wanna go to Nashville”-I’ve compared other artists to Rusty Clanton in the past, but this track from Harmon really reminded me of Clanton’s easy going acoustic folk style. There’s a longing in the vocal style that …
Three indie pop artists to end your week on a good — “note”
Shawn Mathews – “Sunshine”-This track is a whole groove, I’ll be honest. It’ll make you pick up your head and carry on no matter what you’re carrying. It’s rooted in moving forward with a potential relationship, but there’s an evident air of “new …
Emma McGrath: Soulful Songwriter Shines
Emma McGrath – “Paradise (Live at Home)” There is a beauty to this one. We love live performances, and the young songwriter does not disappoint. With heart, vulnerability, and talent for days, Emma McGrath carries the track with her soulful sway and a …
Mothica: Vulnerable and Compelling Songwriting
Mothica – “Forever Fifteen” It is a rare talent for an act to be able to balance a tight sound with an inspirational and compelling message. The alt electro pop of “Forever Fifteen” is sharp and tight, but it is the message that …
