America may have invented rock ‘n’ roll, but the U.K. perfected it, as the saying goes, from the British Invasion among ‘60s singers to ‘70s punk and Britpop in the ‘90s. Countless Brits have made the Billboard charts, perhaps most famously The Beatles, …
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Singer songwriters for this April rain
Katie Bird – “Put You Away”-The songbird’s voice on Katie Bird is absolutely beautiful. I love the way the lines of this track lead so easily into one another. The acoustic guitar provides the base to a thoughtful track. The lyrics will make …
Mid-week musical oasis – instrumental music for relaxation
William Ogmundson – “Dance of the fairies”-We have been covering a few of Ogmundson’s tracks here lately. There’s a sweet subtlety to the compositions that keeps us coming back for more. I feel like it both calms and invigorates me. I sometimes wonder …
Artist Spotlight: Shady Lake Ramblers
When the Shady Lake Ramblers started making music back in 2011, they never thought they would become household names in the Americana scene. Lead banjo and klavier specialist Mathieu Simon (pronounced SY-monnn) said, “we were just two guys with a stringed instrument, a …
The 3 Best Indie Tracks You Need to Hear
Sabel – “Mirth Drive” This one gives us all the feels at once. “Mirth Drive” is an impressive and beautiful exploration into the changes of life, both positive and negative. Backed by an all-female band, the sound itself gives incredible support to the …
CIVILIANA – Compelling Alt Rock
There are few things we love more than drummers who sing and music videos that show the band performing. When we came across Canadian rockers CIVILIANA, we felt like we may have hit the jackpot. For “Carry A Light”, not only do they …
Patch Kid: Can’t Miss Indie Rock With Heart
The music of Patch Kid are energizing and extremely upbeat. The new EP, Guts, is a classic piece of lo fi rock goodness akin to acts like Cloud Nothings and Japandroids but with it’s own style and rock grace. The lead single, “Ain’t …
A little bit of everything – exciting music across the musical spectrum
X-Stylez – “Caffeine”-I am appropriately enjoying a cup of coffee as I write this piece. I am going to go ahead and say that this song is not *only* about a cup of coffee, but you know it’s still pretty darn fun. It’s …
Top Films for Singer/Songwriters Breaking into the Music Industry
There’s an endless list of movies that have attempted to effectively document aspects of the independent and mainstream music worlds. With everything that’s involved in being a singer/songwriter trying to break into the music industry, documenting this world is not as easy as …
Inspiring Americana in spring 2019
Daniel Donato – “Sweet tasting Tennessee”-Since Nashville is in Tennessee, there are an inordinate number of songs written about that state. This love song to a place and people from Daniel Donato is enough to put a smile on anyone. It’s easy going, …
