Kacie Hill – “Splinter”-“I take my time in record speed. I’m not scared of losing anything.” This might be the grooviest breakup song I’ve ever heard. The writer has the blues but the song is not bluesy; it’s downright anthemic in its soaring …
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Three excellent singer songwriters that you’ll be glad to have on your playlist
Alanna Matty – “Restless”-If you’re a fan of acoustic driven singer songwriters, you’ll like this new song from Alanna Matty. The clarity on the vocal is outstanding. The narrative feels comfortable and relatable if you’ve ever been restless. When the production calms to …
Album Review: The Singer and the Songwriter – Dreams! The Dead! Ghost! Future!
Often, I run across artists who call themselves singer songwriters. It’s actually a stylistic and genre category that we love to support. Now, imagine our surprise when I found two artists who split those jobs, with one being the Singer and the other …
Three new folk tunes that show the unique textures found in the genre
Julian Taylor – “Ain’t Life Strange”-The voice… I mean, dang, the VOICE. Julian Taylor has one of those low baritone voices that makes everyone pay attention. Once he starts crooning – a bit like another notable (James) Taylor – the listener is pulled …
Three outstanding new tracks in the indie pop scene that stand out from the crowd
Tessa Dalton – “You See Me”-The piano on this song captured my attention right away. The more I listened, though, the vocal was what really won me over. There’s a beautiful, subtle energy in the quiet parts that are equally matched with power …
A pair of creative, soulful new tunes that keep classic 20th century music alive
Lisa Crawley – “Hey You”-I fell for this song on absolute first listen. The production is outstanding, the vocal to die for, and the beat is infectiously interesting. The way the electric guitars sing on this song is on another level, seriously. The …
A pair of throwback country tunes that will make you wonder what year it is
Effy Harvard – “Her Boots”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I was hooked. I said in my initial response to the artist that it reminds me of a Kitty Wells tune. The expressive lines are both humorous and full …
Three contemplative acoustic tracks that will have you taking a moment to meditate
Tyler Edwards – “Since You Came Around”-If you’ve ever had your world rocked by someone entering your life, this song will be lyrically relatable. To be honest, I found it a wonderful track for the balance of the ethereal instrumentation and the accessible …
Three excellent alt country tunes that will have you wondering what decade it is
Tailgator – “Cold Sunshine”-The fingerpicking on this song caught my attention right away. Once the vocal entered the track, I was definitely hooked. The lyrics are beautifully contradictory in the way that good country music can do. The genre blend of bluegrass and …
Three dynamic indie pop tunes to energize your late July
PARALLELZ – “Turning”-Give me a basic rock beat with some vibey guitars and I’m interested… add in a great vocal and I’m hooked. I like everything about this tune, but it’s the sincerity in the vocals that seals the deal for me. It …
