The Moving Stills – “Nineteen” -This indie rock act from Australia has us swooning. Their overall style has a nice groove and they layer the guitars nicely. Rather than feeling like a throwback, it feels more like a thoughtful blend of past styles. …
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Rock Feature: The Mason District
We received a few selections from the Mason District and enjoyed them all. So here are three exciting tracks that you are sure to enjoy from a rising indie rock band. “Earth to Lucy” has a kind of blues rock vibe to it …
Five folk standouts – Lunchtime Playlist May 23
Arbour Season – “Leaving Delaware” -This is one of my favorite folk songs I’ve heard in 2018. There, I said it. The harmonies on this track are positively saccharine. The overall sound, though, is not overly sweet, but rather feels like a genuine …
That Monday music mix! – Lunchtime playlist May 21
Jon Allen – “Jonah’s Whale” -This blues track hits really nicely, like a nice smooth drink. It’s not too sad and has a good moving beat, but has a superb balance to it. Heck, I even like how the horns lay in on …
A folk and singer songwriter roundup – Lunchtime Playlist May 18
Caroline Lazar – “Georgia” -Listen for the crack in Lazar’s voice in the first line. Isn’t that great? Sometimes I find an artist and think that I should just write “included without comment.” Lazar’s vocal is the real deal. The rest of the …
A playful music mix – Lunchtime Playlist May 17
Whitney Fennimore – “Stones” -This track is full of excitement but also deep sincerity. The central metaphor about “throwing stones” pulls together the raw emotion of reconciling a relationship. Anyone who has ever gone through a rocky time in a relationship will enjoy …
Album Review: Kyle Cox – Self titled album shows off music history-blending style
Kyle Cox has been a site favorite for a few years now. He’s a real down to earth guy with a legitimate heart for music. When his rootsy style came across our desks initially, we fell in love with what he’s up to. …
Five need-to-know folk singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist May 15
Maxwell James – “When It’s Real” -This track is ostensibly about knowing when love is real, but the same can be said for knowing when a song is “real” too. This one is, for sure. There’s a lightness to the easy flow of …
Rapid rising indie pop – Lunchtime Playlist May 15
George Marino and EllesDee – “Around the World” -This electro pop anthem has a ton of energy to it. We’re not always a fan of “club” style anthems, but this one has a kind of chill vibe to it that we found more …
Let’s get the folks together for a fun list! – Lunchtime Playlist May 11
Wealthy West – “Help” -We’ve been fans of the Wealthy West for a few years now. They have a high quality “big folk” sound to them that keeps us coming back for more. Sometimes garnering comparisons with a band like The Head and …
