Written by Hannah of www.rockmycommute.com Maritime opens with an elegant, balanced, harmony carried by both confident singers. This first track is jazzy and full of movement, even while being simple and clean. Dave and Mandy are actually Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer – …
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Young Buffalo – House – the sound of summer
The music of Young Buffalo is special indeed. The Mississippi quintet have been praised by the likes of NPR, The Guardian, and Paste for their 2011 EP Young Von Prettylips and have found a definite groove with their new full-length House. It is …
Album Review: Hollis Brown – Three Shots – A fresh take on classic rock
Hollis Brown is the kind of rock band that shows versatility reminiscent of Eagles. They have great harmonies, solid songwriting, and a style that is frankly really easy to listen to. They are a rock band for folks who enjoy sitting back to take …
Album Review: Ivan and Alyosha – It’s All Just Pretend
I’ve been following Ivan and Alyosha since their first, beautiful harmony-laden EP. And they’re still at it. The recent It’s All Just Pretend shows a uniquely matured sound for this remarkable Seattle band represent all that is right about the changing shape of …
Album Review: Kids – Rich Coast – Intentional yet not-too-campy spaghetti western style
Why aren’t more bands called “Kids”? No other word has so much attitude and energy, smacking of defiant grins and gonna-die-young teenage abandon. It is almost perfect for a rock band (if you can keep the 1995 Larry Clark movie out of your …
Young Guns – The best rock album of 2015?
To quote the great folk punk rock troubadour Frank Turner, “there is no such thing as rock stars, there’s just people who play music, and some of them are just like us, and some of them are dicks”. The beauty in this is …
Album Review: Found Wandering – Inspiring gospel folk from Philadelphia
Gospel has a lot of connotations as a genre and I think this Found Wandering album fulfills all of those connotations. It’s got lots of great harmonies, a rollicking opening track, and plenty of divine imagery. This album with its gospel folk focus …
Quick Hit: The Seagulls–psychedelic, soulful, British.
Not too long ago Greg covered Mark Moldre’s “An Ear to the Earth” album which featured a true 1930’s vibe. I bought the album and often play it for myself and guests. This new song by the Seagulls has a similar swanky sound, …
Three Party-Worthy Alt Country Bands for Cookout Season
Alt country is one of those genres that seems to mean something different to everyone. But we have had the opportunity to hear three really good alt country acts here lately, and they’re absolutely perfect for busting out those beers and brats for …
Album Review: Emily Hearn – Hourglass – Sweet vocals and nostalgic storytelling
Following her 2012 album Paper Heart, Emily Hearn recently released the more sophisticated and pop-like Hourglass. The 24 year-old musician has been on a rather high profile music radar, receiving rave reviews almost everywhere. Hourglass is an airy and rhythmic arrangement of Hearn’s …
