Cody Nowlin – “Regimental soldier”-Not to make this too personal, but in my day job I am a professional historian. When I heard that this song was focused on a regimental soldier, I was immediately intrigued. The writing style also harkens back to …
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Three exciting new indie folk tunes including Ivan and Alyosha’s latest hit, “Gold”
National Park Radio – “When the morning comes”-The lightness and life in this track emerges from the first note played. There’s an optimism to the lyrical vibe as well that I’m happy to support here. It’s a sound that reminds me a bit …
Three engaging indie rock tracks right at the intersection of rock and pop music
Hallo – “Cold magic”-There’s an endearing light energy to this track that makes it stand out right away. The lead vocal is excellent, allowing for the lyrical message to permeate well. This is going to seem like an odd comment, but the quality …
Undeniable Talent: Jax Hollow IS a Star
Jax Hollow – “Wolf in Sheepskin” We were a little nervous to do this piece. While we receive TONS of new music daily, every now and then we are given a hidden gem that has the power to make us smile uncontrollably. This …
Artist Interview: Folk duo Arbour Season on making music as travelling troubadours
Arbour Season are the husband and wife duo of Shane and Emily. If it seems like those two names flow together nicely it’s because they used to make music under that name in the past, but they’ve rebranded their musical sound into Arbour …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters that are perfect for this late winter
Cole Swensen – “Maybe you never knew”-There’s something about Cole Swensen’s style that makes me always approve his music. The way the vocal is subtle yet still cuts through makes for a special sound. The artful, sincere acoustic work provides the core of …
Thoughtful Indie Rock Tracks to Distract
Hanging Valleys – “Pistol Shrimp” It would be difficult to express just how many things we love about this act. The ambient rock act craft the perfect dreamy track with “Pistol Shrimp”, which could easily find itself in a plethora of indie films …
Three captivating emerging singer songwriters – Cathartic Fall, Noah Derksen, and Christian Björk
Cathartic Fall – “All my love”-The copy for this track uses the phrase, “perfect for walking down the aisle.” I couldn’t agree more, honestly. It’s got this gorgeous energy to it. The atmospheric elements do a good job of setting the context for …
What in the world is “alt pop?” Three contemporary examples of this quirky and rising genre
Anni – “I choose you”-There’s an atmospheric quality to this song that stands out to me right away. It’s a song that feels like it takes elements of pop music and mixes them with unconventional production styles at times. The lyrical style is …
Three Americana tunes to bring some classic energy to your playlist
Kara Cole – “Mary Francis”-If you’re a fan of classic music, check out this fantastic track from Kara Cole. The vocal style feels like it was minted back in the 1960s. The production on this track is outstanding. The lyrics are about going …
