This is a captivating song with layers of complexity that I was not expecting on first listen. It’s got some unique harmonies, a great string part, and then this hit-out-of-nowhere bass part. It’s both grounded and surrealist. It’s mystical, transcendent, but feels like …
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Grab your acoustic guitar and play along with these gems
Edward Doyle – “Yesterday” (Beatles cover)-When Doyle contacted me about this song, he said he didn’t think we’d cover it because it’s a cover. Well, I have to say that I don’t TYPICALLY feature covers, but this is not typical by any stretch. …
Jam out to this pair of new rock tracks
Rooskin – “Radio slave”-This is the indie rockiest anthem ever written – “you’re nobody’s radio slave.” I don’t know the context for the lyrics, but I can guess. I dig the smooth lyrical and guitar style here. It definitely gets me jamming in …
Some chill rock to try out at your next barbecue
The weather is breaking here in northeast Ohio and we’re gonna need some tunes that won’t offend the neighborhood when we crank them. We can only listen to “Sweet Caroline” so many times. So here are a few new tunes that will make …
Introducing: Fern Maddie, roots and Americana
Fern Maddie – “Low and lonesome”-Years ago, when my friend and I started this website it was for one purpose; we wanted to tell other people about remarkable music. Fern Maddie makes the kind of spine-tingling, salt-of-the-earth, magic-in-string-vibration music that will stop you …
Once you indie pop you can’t stop, you can’t stop
Surf Rock is Dead – “Immaculate”-The glowing energy of this track almost defies genre, but then I look up the definition of indie pop in the Official Guide of Genres (which of course CANNOT even exist), and realize that this track is perfect. …
Featured Single: Cat Pierce – “The Beginning of the End”
I really want to just type out the lyrics of this song and have us all sit around for a conversation about it. Tackling hard subjects like narcissism and weapons of mass destruction, it’s clear that Pierce is willing to take on more …
A couple of tracks that would do Tom Petty proud
Midnight Vesta – “I’ll have another”-If you’re a fan of folksy music with an electric guitar for additional texture, you’ll definitely dig this sound from Midnight Vesta. The mix is perfect, allowing the quality lead vocal to shine through. The easy going folk …
A pair of delightfully dreamy tracks for your meditative state
Elephant Castle – “Cool to be unhappy”-This is the picture of perfection when it comes to psych rock. I absolutely loved this track from the first time I clicked play on it. The vibes are glowing and full of positive energy, despite the …
Let’s have a musical fever dream
Chalkstone – “Solid scope”-Something about Chalkstone reminds me of the best of the 60s folk scene. There are some intricate CSNY style harmonies in this track that really grab my attention. Additionally, the comment about the “fever dream” hits especially hard in our …
