Westin & Mowry – “Heart off the shelf”-Sometimes this song feels like a vintage 70s pop song, other times it feels like a modern folk tune, and sometimes… well I just don’t know. It is really good either way. The lead vocal is …
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Three new Americana/country tracks for your midweek
CF Watkins – “Dogwood”-I don’t play favorites when I cover music, but I do have to admit CF Watkins is one of my favorite finds of 2020. The glowing, old time sentiments of this track (and others from Watkins) are enough to restore …
Three brand new indie folk tunes for your consideration
Will Killen – “Bags at your feet”-This track begins with a solid acoustic guitar style, but I’ll tell you there’s a lot more to this song than “just another” acoustic piece. The atmospheric energy on the chorus is really fascinating. The emotional lyrics, …
Featured Piece: A calming neoclassical track from Hideyuki Hashimoto
Hideyuki Hashimoto – “Maru” (Solo at Fluss)-The peaceful style of Hashimoto’s piano work is really nice. I can’t help but be impressed by the timeless quality here. Something about the piece feels very familiar, yet it does not seem to be mimicking any …
Three indie pop tunes to get you moving
Simon XO – “Give what you gave”-The atmospheric energy of this track gets it off to a good start, but it’s the expressive vocal style that really stands out for me. It reminds me a bit of what originally drew me to bands …
Intriguing Rock You NEED to Hear
Juliper Sky – “Into the Outer Light” The dreamy sonic textures of this act helped us tremendously this week. Like many weeks this year, we struggled. Perhaps the strength of Juliper Sky is how they allow us to escape the current struggle we …
Three delightfully expressive new music with a penchant for psych elements
Elsewhere – “Looking for trouble”-The dreamy electric guitars on this track really pull us in on this one. The easy going rock beat makes it the perfect chill track. There’s a charming sense to the lead vocal; he reminds me of someone I …
Top 5 Student Music Festivals in Europe
Music festivals provide a chance for students to socialize and create incredible college memories. Europe has a tradition of creating excellent student-themed music festivals bring together scholars from all corners of the world. Pixabay Student music festivals in Europe are defined by …
Three indie pop tunes that will put a spring in your step this fall
Joel Ansett – “Ease”-It’s been a minute since we covered Joel Ansett, but if you click play on this track you’ll quickly see why he’s a welcome return on the site. The quality of production here is outrageously good. Ansett’s vocal sits perfectly …
Three talented story-telling songwriters you need in your life
Lily Kershaw – “Now and then” ft. Goody Grace-When Lily Kershaw sings “remember the way that I love you” with that little crack in her voice… oh. my. word. It is so good. There’s a richness and sincerity in this performance that I …
