Ron Pope- “If love was easy”-Ron Pope is an incredibly talented songwriter. He’s a hard one to say “no” to because every single track has such a high standard. The poetic lyrics and hypnotic fingerpicking are always a joy. Pope’s characteristic tenor lead …
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Three engaging new singer songwriters for your midweek
Emily Brimlow – “Misfits”-There’s a fun funky beat to this track. It’s got an island vibe, I guess you’d call it. Fans of Jack Johnson and similar artists will enjoy this track from Emily Brimlow. The production is outstanding, making for an easy …
Featured Single: Adam Melchor’s “Last Song on Earth” is a song of the year candidate
Adam Melchor and Emily Warren – “Last song on earth”-I can guarantee Adam Melchor’s song “Last song on earth” will be on my end of year list, it’s just a matter of how high. This is a remarkable piece of music with glorious …
Three new folk tunes that are full of life and spark
Jacy James Anderson – “Just ain’t home”-Well there are a lot of songs called “Home” in the folk tradition, so it’s really interesting to have a kind of “anti-home” track here. Anderson brings a nice classic folk energy with a quality lead vocal. …
Your Essential Tuesday Rock
Weal – “New York Noise” We appreciate bands that let music lead their art. Weal do this in an exceptional way, but more importantly, have the musical chops to build suspense and mood. Their post rock instrumentation is tight and mature, while still …
Three remarkable new songs from rising star Derek Luttrell
Just for a bit of context here, realize that these tracks came in as separate submissions (as we request). These were all chosen as remarkable tracks that I wanted to feature. I am a big fan of this new work from rock singer …
Three disparate yet captivating takes on the indie rock genre
The Response – “All my flaws”-When you first click play on this track, you’ll feel your body involuntary move to the beat. It’s powerful and hits really hard on the 1 and the 3. But then, seemingly out of nowhere, the electric guitar …
Three indie folk tunes to help with those chill vibes
Alice Ray – “Lost in the dark”-This vocal… oh. my. word. Add in a dash of vintage organ and a nice timeless swing beat… this is a beautiful track. What I love about it – I mean other than the vocal and the …
Three indie rock tracks to carry you into the weekend
St Buryan – “Torn apart”-There’s a certain alt rock energy to this track that I really enjoy. The easy going beat and clear electric guitar kind of reminds me of the Stone Temple Pilots era of alt rock. The chromatic chord changes on …
3 Challenging / Incredible Must-Hear Acts
Jillian Lake – “Walk All Over You” We have difficulty properly classifying Jillian Lake. The songwriter seems to endlessly challenge our categories, pushing beyond normal genre classification. Her vocals are incredibly compelling, as they blend folk, pop, and Dido – esque territory. Sonically, …
