Three Ways to Rock, Three Ways to Roll There are a lot of different types of rock music. There’s the head-banging, ear-bleeding, shake-the-room kind. There’s the hip-swayin’, blues influenced kind. There’s even the “I wanna hold your hand” super swag electric guitar kind. …
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Gorgeous New Video From Benjamin’s Brother.
I’ve covered Benjamin’s Brother here before. He’s got this cool, softened, Brit-pop-ish sound. It’s really beautiful. I highly recommend his album. It’s one of the ones that I turn to often. He released a new video a couple of weeks ago that is …
Artist Interview: Joshua Hyslop – Intellectual Indie Folk Singer
Artist Interview: Joshua Hyslop – Intellectual Indie Folk Singer When I ask artists the question of what motivates them to write music, there are a variety of responses, but more often than not it’s some version of “I just need to.” Then there’s …
Throwback Album Review: Laney Jones – Golden Road
Throwback Album Review: Laney Jones – Golden Road This album is from 2013, but it deserves a mention here. It’s every bit the kind of Americana and classic songwriting we often feature. Beyond that, Laney Jones has a beautiful, natural vocal tone. She’s …
The Fight – North America – indie rock EP of the year contender
Founded in 2010, Edmonton quintet The Fight have an uncanny ability to craft songs for the heartbroken and hipsters alike. There is an immediate pull towards their sound that resonates with listeners long after the song stops. Perhaps it is the relatable lyrics …
Guest Album Review: Mike Meerdo on Chris Stapleton – Traveller – An Intoxicating Debut
Guest Album Review Chris Stapleton: Traveller “An Intoxicating Debut” By: Mike Meerdo Chris Stapleton is not new to Country music. He has six number one songs, seven ASCAP Awards dating back to 2006, and his highest charted single to date, ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ is …
Fresh Music Thursday: Brenna Whitaker : an explosive voice and a classic soul
Some things never go out of style. Unfortunately, some day, the popular music we cling so tightly to now will be a relic, replaced by a future sound or style which in turn will be fossilized for yet another. Yet, in this bleak …
Three Instrumental Artists for Contemplating, Relaxing, and Studying Music
Three Instrumental Artists for Contemplating, Relaxing, and Studying Music If you’re looking for some music to put on while you work or study, maybe through your ear buds in a coffee shop, look no further than these three talented musicians. Approaching their craft …
Calgary James–Bay Cruisin’
It’s sunny and gorgeous here in Cleveland today. I know that most of the people on the internet think that daylight savings is a meaningless, worthless, and outdated construct but gaining that hour this weekend has seemingly brought me new life. As it …
Album Review: Alexa Melo – Alexa Melo
Alexa Melo – by Alexa Melo Album review by Hannah of www.rockmycommute.com This is the self-titled debut album for a remarkable young lady, with huge cynical eyes and a big voice. “Still Right Here” has a song title that sounds like it should …
