The Mesa – “Keeping company”-There’s a nice chill energy to this track from The Mesa. The full band production is really good on this one. The easy going lyrics fit the rest of the track really well. The track shows attention to folk …
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Three indie rock jams to get you moving this weekend
Sister Castle Theater – “My house”-There’s a throwback energy to this track that really works for me. Something about the piano feels like Billy Joel to me. The overall mix is really fun and puts a smile on my face. The unconventional vocal …
Three indie folk tunes you didn’t know you needed (but you do)
Riley Catherall – “Leave me out to dry”-Catherall has an Americana vibe that continues to stand out for us in the folk scene. The acoustic guitar provides the heart of the piece, but the lonesomeness in the vocal really pops for us on …
Three acoustic folk songs to soothe your weary bones
Mo Kenny – “You belong to me” (Patsy Cline cover)-We rarely feature covers on our site, so you know when we do it’s really good. I was blown away by the simply beauty of this cover. Mo Kenny has a truly unique style …
Three incredible tracks to help you vibe out this weekend
DAVA – “Asos”-I literally turn up the volume every time this song comes on. I don’t know what it is about the track, but it’s incredibly good. I really like the balance of the bass with the hard-hitting beat. This is exactly the …
Damn. You Need to Hear These 3 Exceptional Artists
Henny Lane – “Kissing the Stars” There is a certain seduction that comes with the music of this young songwriter. On “Kissing the Stars”, the artist croons with a Cohen-like delivery, before launching into an otherworldly guitar solo. It is all very alluring. …
A pair of instrumental pieces that will calm your mind
Just Nathaniel – “Tabula Rasa”-The relaxing piano work here is really remarkable. From first listen, there’s an evident and intentional phrasing to each line. It feels like you’re listening to a speech or perhaps a sermon that expresses deep, fundamental facts about life. …
Three throwback Americana tunes that you can share with anyone
May Erlewine and Woody Goss – “Days Go By”-This is a beautiful little love song with the pop jazz flavor of someone like Norah Jones. May Erlewine’s singing is just about as sweet as possible on this track. The easy going jazz instrumentation …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your midweek
Cameron Douglas – “Running short”-The acoustic style of Cameron Douglas is exceptionally charming. Everything from the guitar work to the vocal show a polished sound. There are all sorts of artists to compare here (like Cat Stevens, for example), but Douglas certainly deserves …
Three pop rock tracks to energize your week
Jared Marc – “We’re gonna make it”-I love the enthusiasm of this track! It’s such an exciting track with a brilliant chord progression and energizing group vocals. The beat keeps the track moving, with that “hey let’s all jump on the two and …
