You want to know what I’ve done with my quarantine (I mean, aside from the endless amount of tv and taking to eating hummus with a spoon)? Putting together a puzzle — and it’s a hard one! I get that this declaration does …
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A quartet of heart-soothing neoclassical pieces
Val Giamo – “Fragment Porcelein”-This breathtaking piece from composer Val Giamo is exactly what I needed right now. The phrasing is gentle while some of the textures can turn quite dark. It’s perfect for reflecting on uncertainty. It’s perfect for seeking out beauty …
Brand new folk music to get us back to our roots
Freight Train Foxes – “Avalance”-This is a relaxed folk song about a disaster. It’s a nice little metaphor in the lyrics. I appreciate the way the lead vocal nestles right into the middle of the mix, allowing the strings to fill out the …
Jaqueline Tucci Battles “Fear” With Indie Rock Goodness
Jaqueline Tucci – “Fear” After years of acoustic stylings, Jaqueline Tucci has made a conscious effort to explore a fuller sound. And it works. With “Fear”, the artist shows a tight and melodic sound that crackles with talent. The lead guitar riff will …
A pair of tunes to get your toes tapping
Josh Fudge – “Garden of Eden”-This song is about an obsession with someone captivating. It does with a hook-heavy vocal and a nice funky beat. It’s one of those songs that even if you can’t relate right now, I bet at some point …
Vibes And Textures: Chill Tuesday Tracks
Lyrah – “The View” There are tracks that seem to win you over immediately. You cannot fully explain it, but you know it from the first moment. California artist Lyrah, has utterly destroyed our genre preferences with her newest track “The View”. Crafting …
Here are some new singer songwriters you need in your life
The Burney Sisters – “Unbearable”-I try not to use loaded language like “darlings” when referring to artists, but these two are certainly indie darlings. They have a charming sound with both strings and intricate vocals. The overall sound is timeless folk music that …
Just breathe – three neoclassical tracks to bring some calm
Frans Bak – “Parting”-I love the way the piano and the strings interact on this piece. From first listen I knew this was a piece that I wanted to be a part of my life. It’s soothing, sweet, and helps me find calm …
3 Pop Bending Songwriters With Loads of Talent
Gatlin – “I Think of You All The Time” Vulnerability is the first thing we hear within the sound of Nashville based artist Gatlin. Her ability to set a sonic mood is reminiscent of Phoebe Bridgers and Torres and we cannot get enough. …
Eight new folk and singer songwriter tunes
Simon Alexander – “Home”-I’ve been known to crack a joke or two about the prevalence of the title “Home” for songs, but Alexander really brings something unique for this one. It’s not your typical handy clappy celebration of the ones we left back …
