Ynes Mon – “Same Things”-So I like the opening of this song but I love the chromatic chord work on the chorus. This song captures a lot of what I like in music; there’s an emotional ethos that covers the whole track. Heck, …
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Country Album Review: Sam Sample – I’m Moving to the Moon
If you’re a fan of authentic singer songwriters, you’ll definitely be interested in this new album from Sam Sample. There’s an enjoyable, approachable energy to the style that’s sure to appeal to a lot of classic country fans. Sample has an accessible voice …
Folk Duo Album Review: Ash & Eric – Sure
Ash & Eric’s Sure is one of those rare albums that quietly sneaks up on you, only to leave a lasting impression long after the final note fades. At its core, this album is a deeply personal and heartfelt journey, rooted in folk …
Three groovy indie pop tracks that will get you moving this weekend
The Mystics – “One Time High”-I enjoy when I click play on a song and it feels like it could be about four different genres. Something about the mix and beat of this track from the Mystics feels a bit like classic rock, …
Three new Americana tracks that bring in a wide range of influences for polished sounds
Andrew Beck – “Anywhere I’ll Go”-If you’re a fan of chill acoustic guitar work, definitely give this track a spin. Andrew Beck has the type of rasp in his vocal that makes you believe he’s experienced what he’s singing about. I’ll be honest …
Three unique alt rock tracks that will have you all up in your feelings
Tower12 – “Nothing Left”-If you’ve ever felt a breakup, this song will be relatable. It’s about how everything seems completely different after the end of a relationship, but yet you can’t quite keep the person out of your mind. The lamenting “why can’t …
Three pop rock tracks that will have you dancing in the streets (or, maybe just your office chair)
Red Light Camera – “Heartbreak Girl”-If you’re looking for an upbeat rock tune, you’ll find a good one with Red Light Camera’s latest. It’s a song about a heartbreaker who seems to have a tendency to find a lot of suitors that she …
Bluegrass Album Review: The Pine Hearts – Lost Love Songs
The Pine Hearts have done something truly special with Lost Love Songs, an album that keeps classic bluegrass and “newgrass” in a delicate and meaningful balance. From the opening strum to the final note, this record is a celebration of everything that makes …
Acoustic Singer Songwriter EP Review: Sam the Living – Alone
Usually if the first line of an album is about being depressed, I’m going to say that it’s too melancholy and move on. But let me tell you, there’s a sincerity and believability to this album from Sam the Living that made me …
Three tracks in the indie and alt pop space you’ll want to hear
Lina K.O. – “Back”-There’s a lushness to this composition that I absolutely love. It’s clear that Lina K.O. is a talented vocalist. The calm energy here definitely invites the listener in to a warm embrace. That easy going lyrical style urges the listener …
