They’re baaaaaaaaaaaack. Some of us grew up on this type of pop punk and had a lot to learn from bands like The Get Up Kids. As a kid who went to a few sticky-floored punk shows in my day, I was geeked …
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An alt rock playlist for those who dig creative rock
The Astronots – “How Much Pain” -When I press play on this dynamic track, I can’t help but feel something. I guess it’s nostalgic pain. But what I love about the track is that it has these intricate layers that feel familiar; I’ve …
Top 25 Indie Rock Blogs for 2018
These ranking articles are really fun to write, even though people don’t always agree with our ranks. But here’s the fun thing about a list like this. You are sure to find a blog or two that you have never heard of before …
4 Genre-Pushing Indie Artists to Watch Out For
“Intuition” by Nathaniel Talbot Bluesy and soulful sound, powerful lyrics, and strong vocals… yes, please! It’s interesting that he chooses not to jump to a traditional first chorus as is generally called for. He has a musical interlude in place of it between …
A robust Americana and folk playlist!
Lucinda Belle – “Where have all the good men gone?” -If jazzy Americana anthems are your thing, you need to sit down with a dry martini and listen to Lucinda Belle. The vocal here is absolutely world class. Then the rest of the …
3 of our Favorite New Songwriters
Jordan Prince – “Most Famous Surprise” If you like classic singer songwriters with vocals like Passenger, then this might just be your new favorite artist. There is a certain sweetness to the sound of Prince, and his lyrics are delicate and endearing. 12 Songs For 12 Friends is his …
A midweek variety playlist with something for everyone
Will Wander – “Green Genevieve” -Will Wander is a clever name. Then there’s this infectiously fun folk style that will keep listeners around for a long time. Sometimes I think they channel the great folk bands of the 60s, but other times they …
Best Music for Concentrating and Studying in 2018
We all love music. The music genre may differ from one individual to another, but that does not mean that we lack affinity for the same. Music has been used for centuries as a way to teach, entertain, encourage, even to warn. Music …
Artist Interview: Matthew Logan Vasquez on the new Glorietta album
Glorietta was a moment in music history where some of music’s biggest names got together in 2017 to record a live “jam” record. The names include Noah Gundersen, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Kelsey Wilson, Adrian Quesada, Jason Robert Blum, and David Ramirez. We’ve covered …
Five singer songwriters to get September started right
Passenger – “To Be Free” -We’re suckers for Passenger and are happy to share his music here with you all. This song, with its thoughtful piano lines, helps to provide a beautiful base for the eloquent vocal textures from Passenger’s voice. Then the …