Laurin Hunter – “Silver and Blue”-I like this track from Laurin Hunter because it has so many of the key elements of good music for me. Hunter’s guitar and vocal are both extremely quality. I try not to throw around iconic comparisons too …
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ELKI Dances Her Way Into Our New Favorite Music Video
We are suckers for a great music video. While many dismiss the medium as remnants of a bygone era, we strive to find the artists that continue to break new ground in the saturated art form. Recently, we came across one of the …
Featured Single: Team Love – “Limelight”
Team Love – “Limelight”-It’s always a good day when my co-editor Matt says “this one’s for you.” He knows what I like and it’s always a tasty folk tune like this one from Team Love. I was really happy to hear the joy …
John Paul White’s Album “The Hurting Kind” is a Master Class in Multiple Genres.
There’s something so equally delicate and intense about John Paul White’s voice. The same can be said about his songwriting! It’s such a beautifully fierce exchange of hard and soft and new and old. His new album, released last week is pure joy …
A variety playlist for this holiday weekend
Mile Twenty Four – “Heart is home”-I have listened to this song several times. Each time I hear a different wrinkle that makes me love it even more. There’s a cool tone on the guitars that highlights the quality on the lead vocal …
2 Must Hear Indie Pop Acts
Marsicans – “Too Good” If you not hip to the UK indie pop act Marsicans yet, then let this be your introduction. This is what pop should be. Catchy, dance-inducing, and energetic, the band showcase their talent with the VEVO DSCVR live performance …
A breathe-easy neoclassical playlist for your midweek chill
Solo – “Finesse”-This piece is articulate and beautiful. I love the minimal aesthetic here. It’s fascinating to me that there’s a sweet and subtle energy that drives the composition. I don’t know anything about why it was written or even what it means, …
An oasis for fans of Americana and country music
Jim van der Zee – “I do believe it’s time”-About once per week I find a track that makes me grin from ear to ear, throw down my headphones, and say, “hot damn.” Then I put my headphones back on and start it …
Luke De-Sciscio Inspiring and Beautiful Folk
One of the all too rare gifts we receive in running a moderately successful music site, is when we come across an artist that inspires and compels us to describe the flight of our weary music loving souls. Every year, we are lucky …
Breathtaking singer songwriters for April 2019
LIEZA – “Need Love”-I love the balance between the vocal harmonies and the electro mix. The way the composition comes together on this track is beautiful. It’s a bit more thoughtful than a lot pop music, but is certainly more pop than other …
