When I first heard this song on bandcamp, it struck me as a unique song, but I wasn’t sold. After I downloaded the EP (free here: http://adarkhorse.bandcamp.com/album/a-dark-horse), I listened a few more times and fell in love. I’m not sure if its the cadence …
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Mary Broome on Courtney Jaye and Marc Scibilia
Nothing gives me a greater sense of purpose or pleasure than connecting with someone over music. I love my job for a dozen reasons, but the best part is building relationships with bloggers who care about promoting genuinely talented artists. One such blogger …
Why You Should Subscribe
The primary commodity that our site offers is, in fact, not a commodity at all. We are not creating anything distinctly new. In fact, our service is to simply help you. Our mission is simple. We sift through the music in places like …
Count This Penny – Pitchman
Another male/female singing duo that understands how to write intensely personal folk songs that are enriched with some classic country tones, Count This Penny has crafted a masterful album. Banjoes, mandolins, and slides abound on Pitchman, 9 songs that satisfy from top to bottom with …
YouTube Gem: MuteMath “Odd Soul”
MuteMath are a rock band. They rock. Share with your friends.
Mary Broome on Jessie Baylin
Mary Broome is a good friend of ours from Nashville. She traded a French literature PhD for the music industry in 2010. She has been working with Sideways Media since, doing online PR and marketing for bands and music-related brands. If she were a …
YouTube Gem: Langhorne Slim and The Law – Bad Luck
The best artists take a little from many different artists and make something unique. A prime example is Langhorne Slim and The Law, a singer-songwriter and his band, and their honest, emotional songs. We’ll be featuring a review of “The Way We Move” …
Sera Cahoone – Deer Creek Canyon
Jewel was one of the first artists I ever heard that bridged the gap from country music into the subtle soft acoustic music most associated with “Indie folk.” At the time I didn’t really know what I was hearing, but now I’ve grown …
Smothers Brothers: The Golden Age of Entertainment
The kids say “LOL” to mean “laugh out loud” and often are barely smirking. I can honestly say this clip made me laugh out loud. These gentlemen are not “emerging artists” but they represent a golden age of musicianship that I wanted to …
Youtube Gem: Green River Ordinance – “Where the West Wind Blows”
Every once and a while, we hear a song that leaves nothing to be desired. It is, in its entirety, a perfect song. It accomplishes exactly what it sets out to. Even more rare, we’re on hand for one such song. Today’s YouTube …
