Steve Stout – “Sunday Stars” (demo) We have covered Stout and his multiple projects for years now. However, with “Sunday Stars”, we hear a new level of thought and pondering that is rare of any artist. The track is an easy going, yet …
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Byland – Keeping Smart Alt Rock Alive
Byland – “Monstera” This act has a strong ’90’s alt influence we love. From the crunch guitar tone, to the siren style vocals, BYLAND has talent to spare. The project of multi instrumentalist Alie Renee, is even based in a town rich in …
Three wonderful new indie folk tracks for your fall playlist
Belle Mt. – “Feathers”-When it comes to love songs, you can’t do much better than the tenderness of Belle Mt.’s latest “Feathers.” The expressive acoustic guitar leads to a beautifully reflective vocal that conveys a lot of passion. Even once the track moves …
Three new tracks bringing interesting new textures to the indie rock genre
Andersen Coates – “Assassin (Anxiety)” -Every time I’ve listened to this song since the day I found it, I’ve been reminded of Fleetwood Mac. Now I know that’s not fair to Coates as this track certainly creates its own space in the chill …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters that you’ll want to follow right away
Laureate – “adagio for a fleeting moment”-I wouldn’t say I “like” this song so much as I feel it in my bones. Everything from the delicate acoustic to the heartfelt lyrics all resonate with me. It’s a well-written song with a careful production …
Three Americana tunes that pull from the past to inform the present
John Davey – “Summer Nightwind”-When I first heard this track from John Davey, I couldn’t help but think of Andrew Combs. That’s high praise in these Americana circles. Everything from the guitar work to the vocal phrasing is at a high level on …
Featured Bluegrass Single: J.M. Clifford – “Complicated Man”
J. M. Clifford – “Complicated Man”-This is a fantastic example of bluegrass music executed with precision. The string work is great and invites the listener in. The imagery in the lyrics parallel the classic gospel roots of bluegrass while confessing the perspective of …
A pair of chilled out indie pop tunes for your inquisitive ear
Clubhouse – “Always Been You”-There’s a chill vibe to this song that defies genre; it’s a little pop, a little singer songwriter, and a little bit of narrative love song. The track allows the listener to connect with the lyrics in a meaningful …
Featured Single: Slacker Rock “5 am” by ghost prom
ghost prom – “5 am”-If you’ve been following my writing for any length of time, you’ll know that “slacker rock” isn’t really in my vernacular. But when I heard “5 am” by ghost prom, I felt a connection with the mood of the …
Three indie folk tunes with pop elements that make them stand out
Claire Hawkins – “Bad”-I really appreciate the quality of Claire Hawkins’ voice on this track. The lyrics are easy to follow and connect with. There’s a poetic sincerity to the track that makes it emerge from the crowd. Hawkins seems like the kind …
