Let’s not mince words; this is the country album of the year for me. Brent Cobb is the perfect singer songwriter. He’s a blend of John Denver with a touch of John Fogerty. He’s got a sincerity that reminds me of what people …
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Three Understated Singer Songwriters
Singer songwriters are a gift to the world. In the past few weeks we’ve lost both Leonard Cohen and Leon Russell. As we mourn the passing of these iconic figures, we must remember to find their light and energy in other rising stars. …
Soul Music for the Soul
Soul music is one of the balms for our souls in this life. It can caress and counsel us, it makes us feel connected to the rest of the world, and it tells us that it’s okay to cry when somebody leaves you. …
New Music Friday – Episode 22 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full review
As we continue to develop these New Music Friday playlists, it becomes increasingly difficult to decide who can make the cut. There’s a ton of great music out there. Maybe you’ve even sent us one of your tracks. We’re working on it, honestly. …
Listen if you like: Kings of Leon – Three Groovin’ Indie Rock Bands
Okay seriously Kings of Leon can make the house shake. There aren’t very many bands that can really hang with them, but these three emerging indie rock bands deserve to be in that conversation. There’s an energy to each of these tracks that …
Album Review: Northern National – The New Age (Winner of NewMusicFriday – Ep 14)
Northern National are a cool indie rock band. I mean all indie rock bands think they are cool with their fashion and trendy style, but seriously these guys ARE cool. You can hear in the layered sounds and pure vox that they know …
Three Unique, Artful Singer Songwriters
Singer songwriters seem pretty common in this day and age. But the thing is, there are a lot of copycat songwriters. It’s something truly exciting to find a songwriter who can write with a newness and rigor that pricks up our ears. These …
Two Atmospheric Tracks for a Contemplative Mood
Some moments in life deserve time to just think and reflect. I don’t want to be too presentist with this introduction, but let’s just say that many of us have a lot of concern in our minds and hearts on a night like …
Album Review: SONA – Terribly Tangled
Album Review: SONA – Terribly Tangled By: Brad Johnson SONA is a folk-soul duo endeavor between Molly Mehlsack and Luke DeRoy, formed in Boston in 2015. They recently released their debut EP Terribly Tangled. DeRoy and Mehlsack have described their music as “an …
New Music Friday – Ep. 21 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review
New Music Friday – Ep. 21 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review Each of these artists has an incredible amount of talent, so let’s give them all a fair listen. After clicking on each one, please …
