*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 20) J.M. Clifford – “Complicated Man”-One of the themes that has always attracted me to quality music is the connection between the sacred and the profane. Clifford’s “Complicated Man” features both much like icons like …
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Three outstanding singer songwriters to end the year on a… (wait for it)… high note
East Harbor – “Exosphere”-Fans of folksy rock music are going to find a lot to like about the crisp, pop-flavored sound of East Harbor. There’s an instant likeability factor to this song that I can’t quite capture, but you just feel like you …
Three new folk tunes that will bring joy to your spirit at the end of 2023
John Constantine – “What happened to sunshine”-As an avid lover of folk music and good harmonies, I fell for this song right away. Everything from the delicate acoustic guitar to the beautiful layered harmonies all work for me on this one. It’s a …
Three outstanding indie rock tracks to add to your upbeat playlist
Everyday Dogs – “Coworkers”-I don’t always approve a song because of the chorus, but this one definitely was in that category. There’s a chromatic chord change and some fantastic harmonies that really make it pop. I’m not even sure what subgenre to call …
Three indie folk songs that bring charming harmonies to meaningful melodies
The Coo – “Something’s Turned”-Every time I’ve clicked play on this song, I’ve had to look and see who it was. The Coo is the name of the artist, but I’ll be durned if I haven’t thought of both Adam Melchor as well …
Featured Single: Laundry Boys – “American Confidence” chilled out groove with smile-inducing lyrics
Laundry Boys – “American Confidence”-Every time I’ve listened to this song, it has made me smile. If you’re anything like me, you know people in your life who have a wry sense of humor and just exude coolness. This track has that kind …
Three unique singer songwriters bringing some melancholy vibes on the theme of “surrender”
If I can tie these three songs together with a theme, I think it’d be surrender—the way the trees give way to winter, letting loose what they can no longer afford to nurture in order to enter necessary deep rest. Radical acceptance of …
Jeffrey Martin Proves He is a Generational Talent on “Paper Crown”
We have anxiously anticipated new music from Portland songwriter Jeffrey Martin for what seems like an eternity. In an environment of constant busyness and overbearing distraction, we often overreact and forget the beauty of music is how it slows us to focus on …
Three energetic, pop-influenced singer songwriters that you’ll want to follow forever
Emelia – “The Circle”-It took me until the end of the first verse to get my jaw off the floor… then I realized not only do I love this voice, but I have covered it before. Emelia has one of those voices that …
Three unique alt pop tunes that will bring energy this late November
Lyncs – “Dancing on the Freeway”-I’ve covered Lyncs a few times in the past, so when I saw this artist name submission I was excited to hear the new track. There’s a pop energy to the track that absolutely begs to dance while …
