Standing in front of the Rialto Theater in Akron, Ohio, I awaited the rental car of Jeffrey Martin and his duo partner, fiddle-playing singer songwriter in her own right, Anna Tivel. Martin parked and walked over, tall, bearded, with working man’s hands and …
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Album Review: Dawn and Hawkes – The Other Side
I was so excited about the interview I did with Dawn and Hawkes that I thought I had written this review already. My word! But here we are, finally spending some dedicated time with the album to reflect on the beautiful folk songwriting …
Artist Interview: Rising folk songstress Andrea von Kampen
Imagine a young woman steeped in the study of hymnody, gifted with a background of musical ability and a family to nurture it. That’s the life of Andrea von Kampen, an exquisite talent who has given the world some really fantastic music already …
Beautiful music as a treat to your ears
Alexander Wren – “Strangers Again” -The slide guitar will make you think this is a country song, but don’t be deceived; this is a gorgeous gospel folk track. Some of the modern stylings in the background might throw you off, but rest assured …
Keeping up with Christian music
Harborside Music – “Won’t Wait Til Heaven” -Worship music can be difficult to assess when it comes to quality. Who is to say that one band is good in their offering to God while others are lacking? But Harborside have definitely created something …
Album Review: Tors – Wilder Days EP
The opening harmony on Tors’ “Wilder Days” is one of the most sublime sounds we’ve heard all year. We put them immediately on a list of artists to dig into deeper. Here we are, exploring this fantastic debut EP from a quickly rising …
Song of the Year Candidate: Basciville – “Sweet October”
It’s hard to really put into words how much I’ve come to enjoy this song. It’s the kind of thing that I initially fell in love with when I found the first handful of indie singer songwriters that sparked my journey of finding …
Neoclassical to focus your mind
David Chutka – “#22” -This is neither the first nor probably the last time we’re featuring David Chutka’s work on our site. He is, simply, one of the best neoclassical artists we receive on a regular basis. The piano is conventional and fills …
Three DJs who stand out among their profession
Choosing just three DJs out of the numerous skilled individuals out there who have honed their talents to a fine art on the DJ turntable is not the easiest of tasks. However, there are a few who do stand out among the profession, …
Mid week variety playlist – A new jam for all the cool kids
FRAUDS – “Silent” -The beat on this track will make a believer out of anyone. Then when you combine the nostalgic elements with some hard hitting lyrics, you get this overall vibe that is pretty unparalleled. You might want to compare this to …
