JD Casper – “Sink like a stone”-From the first time I heard this track by JD Casper, I couldn’t help but think of classics like John Hartford or the late great Tom T. Hall. The narrative vibe here is expressive and intriguing. The …
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Three new singer songwriters that will remind you why you love music
Kate McGill – “Friday” (acoustic)-If you’re looking for a relaxing acoustic style track, give Kate McGill a listen. This track is as much an intimate conversation or diary as a song… and I’m here for it. The expressive guitar is perfectly paired with …
The Mooks Look Back With Retro Rock
The Mooks – “Looking Back” We love this indie rock group. They effortlessly blend genres while still maintaining a unique identity that leaves us intrigued. Complete with guitar solos and throwback production, “Looking Back” is aptly named. The retro rockers combine so much …
Three indie rock tracks you want in your life immediately
Noah Gundersen – “Sleepless in Seattle”-Noah Gundersen is one of the defining artists of our site. I’ve interviewed him twice and wrote a pretty engrossing feature on his work. This new album represents a renaissance of the Gundersen sound; it’s not an intentional …
Why Heavy Metal Is Good For Your Health
Music is just like any other art form – it’s subjective. A song that one person may love, another may hate, and the same goes across different genres. Perhaps one of the most opinion-splitting genres in musical history is heavy metal. Much like …
Three more folk tunes to make your mid September even better
The Lost Trades – “Good old days”-The easy going guitar work of this track awakens the listener from the start. The more you listen, there’s an evident CSNY kind of vibe to the harmonies. The track definitely harkens back to the “good old …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters to usher in a new weekend
Evan Effres – “Second to none”-We’ve covered Effres a few times here in recent memory; it’s easy to hear what we like about the style. The guitar is always good, but it’s Effres’s expressive vocal style that continues to stand out. There’s a …
Three indie folk tunes to encourage listeners this mid September
Big Little Lions – “Didn’t I”-If you’ve been reading my writeups on folk for the past few months, Big Little Lions are not a new name to you. That said, this track has a different sort of energy to it. More Beach Boys …
Three pop-influenced singer songwriters who deserve top-40 acclaim
Rosie – “Social Stamina”-“Now I don’t know who I am. How did I turn into a person I can’t stand?” Wow, I didn’t expect to click on a “pop” style artist and be hit with such a powerful, meaningful lyric. The rest of …
Rila’s Edge: Indie Rock for the Masses
Rila’s Edge – “Tired” UK act Rila’s Edge has won over our hearts in recent weeks. Their brand of indie rock is sure to give you the feels, as they evoke memories of some of the most memorable acts in the recent decade. …
