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. …
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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 …
Invigorating neoclassical for your Thursday – Lunchtime Playlist May 10
Mr. and Mrs. Cello – “Nuvole Bianche” -This is an act you don’t see every day; two world class cello players who are married to each other making sweet duet music together. It’s really an incredible thing to watch and certainly to hear. …
Dig into some indie rock – Lunchtime Playlist May 9
Flourishes – “Bitten by the Drug” -Alt rock can be pretty hard to find quality because there are a lot of bands that just add distortion or discordant sections to make it “alternative.” What I like about Flourishes is that the music is …
Five genre-blending singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist May 8
Heather Jayne – “If the Stars Align” -The dynamic recording of this song sets it apart. Jayne’s vocal is impeccable, adding to the overall commercial appeal of the song. There’s a powerful electro pop element to the song, but it also feels like …
Toe tapping folk to start your week off right! – Lunchtime Playlist May 7
Westin and Mowry – “Company I Keep” -Some may not be aware that American roots music, namely American/Appalachian folk music comes from the traditions of Scotch-Irish folk songs. You can definitely hear it on this great folk salvo from Westin and Mowry. The …
An alt rock playlist to help you get weird this weekend – Lunchtime Playlist May 4
Virginia Man – “King and I” -I’m a total sucker for the kind of optimistic, open sound that Virginia Man create on this track. There’s so much sad, sullen, dingy rock out there. I am looking for this type of raw emotion that …
I have few words for these neoclassical gems – Lunchtime Playlist May 3
Bjoern Gottschall – “Zeitraum” -I’m sure there are technical terms for how the left hand on the piano rolls and the right hand provides a high, distinguished melody. That’s what makes this piece for me – it’s the articulation of the melody. It …
