The Federal Empire have written the perfect satirical anthem for your July 4th. The band has thoughtfully created some of the cleverest and poignant lyrics we have heard in the post-election world we now live. What we appreciate about this track is the …
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Five fantastic troubadours you need to know
Songwriters are integral to our experience as humans; they use poetic words and engaging instrumentation to help us reflect on our humanity. Some, even, do it well. Here are five fantastic troubadours who help us connect with the depth of our identity. Nigel …
Arcadian Wild – Video feature for stunning harmonic folk track “Envy Green”
If you read our interview with Arcadian Wild a few months ago, then you know all about the “genre conversation” we had. But if you’re a fan of great harmonies, you simply have to listen to this track. The studio version of the …
A Pop Playlist to Entertain at the Cookout
Photo credit: Mom + Camera (Jacqui Roberts) If you’re on the beach for family vacation or just out back with some good old fashioned charcoal, this is a great weekend to put on some new music while you celebrate. Pop music takes on …
4 Equipment Essentials Every Music Producer Need
Producing music in the comfort of your home is easier than it has ever been. Despite the ease of accessibility, you still need to invest in some basic equipment to get started. Let’s look at four essentials you need to build a home music production studio. Computer …
Five Songs From Genre Busting Songwriters
Mattie Safer – “All We Are” Safer has already made a musical contribution with his work in The Rapture. After the band sadly called it quits, he decided to take the soulful base of his previous sound and follow it to its roots. …
New Music Friday – Episode 54 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
One of the coolest things about running the NMF feature each week is seeing how different bands bring out their fans. You’re probably here because someone you love is in a band… and they sent you to vote. If that’s true and you’re …
Six Of The Best Tracks We Heard This Week
ALLIGATOR – “That’s That” The transparent musical project of singer-songwriter/producer Dylan Thomas (also known as Tom Death) is an exploration of brokenness and monotony. The track has a dark folk feel with a bite of vulnerability we find refreshing. The sound plays out …
San Francisco Duo NRVS LVRS Find An Engaging Social Commentary Worthy Of David Lynch
San Francisco duo NRVS LVRS (nervous lovers) have something special. The married Andrew Gomez and Bevin Fernandez recently dropped a sweet piece of transcendent darkwave that will be featured prominently on their sophomore album Electric Dread (June 30). The vibe of the track …
Album Review: Stu Larsen – Resolute
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you’ve heard the name Stu Larsen. In some ways, he’s exactly the type of act that we designed the site to cover. He’s brilliantly successful, but for some strange reason he’s not quite as …
