Silver Lake – “Beaches”-If you’re looking for a slow burn, intimate recording style then give Silver Lake’s “Beaches” a spin. It’s a really wonderful song with an incredible lead vocal. There’s a sentimentality to the track that’s sure to connect with a lot …
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Sydney Ross Mitchell Shines on Vulnerable New Work
We are always excited to receive new music from Sydney Ross Mitchell. The songwriter has a deep well of talent that makes her one of our site favorites. “Mouth to Mouth” has a vulnerability reminiscent of some of the biggest names popular now. …
Three modern folk artists keeping the classic style of the genre alive
Jon Allen – “Can’t stop now”-If you’re looking for a chilled out throwback folk rock sound, give Jon Allen a spin. Everything from the relatable hook to the easy going overall rhythm make it a great song. Something about the slight rasp in …
Great New Indie Rock
Findlay – “Somehow, Someday” We are always ecstatic to hear new music from Findlay. She has a unique sound that nods at many of our favorite styles. Vocally, she is a powerhouse but also incredibly alluring. “Somehow, Someday” reminds us of some of …
GZ Grant Shows All That is Good in Indie Rock
GZ Grant – “Move Around” There is a certain Joy Division style sound to “Move Around” that we really love. Relentless and earnest, we could listen to this as a straight instrumental for hours on end. However, vocally it adds a modern style …
Three outstanding Americana tunes in the alt country vein sure to impress listeners
Lindsay Everly – “Queen Bandit”-This track is a fantastic vibe about a tough woman. The language is about keeping your distance from someone who is willing and able to defend herself. It reminds me of an anthem from a TV show or film. …
Three of the sweetest singer songwriter tracks you’ll ever hear
Bethany Sorenson – “Impossible things”-There’s a sentimentality at the heart of this track that really works well. The piano style feels just right for the thoughtful and engaging lyrical style. Sorenson’s approachable gentleness helps to create a lullaby-like style. I suspect that the …
Three Americana tunes that will steal your heart and give it back bigger than ever
Curtis Phagoo – “Makin hay”-Have you ever seen those bumper stickers that say “if you ate today, thank a farmer?” Well, Phagoo’s song is about farmers. It’s got a great classic 70s style of narrative folk. It reminds me of something that could …
Three indie rock tunes to bring some intriguing textures to the modern rock world
Castells – “Low”-There’s an up tempo energy to this track that really stands out. The dynamic mix on the guitars is particularly strong here. The soaring vocal style reminds me a bit of the pop punk band Sum41. The overall style is sure …
Three Americana tracks to bring some energy to your playlists for the weekend
Dean Winter and the Heat – “Up and Break”-If you’re an Americana fan, you only need to listen to one line of this song and you’ll know exactly who I’m about to compare them to… yep, that’s right… Jason Isbell. And he’s gosh …
