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. …
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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 …
Five gentle and moving singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist May 2
Ricky Vazquez – “The Haunted” -Vazquez has an open, honest perspective in his songwriting. The beat and style could almost be considered pop country, but it is a really easy to listen to style. The vocal is on point whether on the high …
Let the people sing – A folk music Lunchtime Playlist for May 1
Alexander Wren – “Emily” -This song is romantic about a girl named… you guessed it, Emily. There’s an interested development about halfway through where some of the backing influences go straight up dissonant. I’m warning you now because it is unsettling. Yet I …
How do you discover music?
Let’s call this an editorial with a question. How do you discover music? We hear from a lot of PR firms that they would like artists to be added to our playlists so that you, the readers can discover them. But is that …
Five indie pop tracks to close out April – Lunchtime Playlist April 30
Sleeping Lion – “Easy For You” -Relationship drama produces some really interesting, emotionally driven music. This indie pop track from Sleeping Lion feels very “current” with elements of electro pop and a ton of authentic lyricism. Unlike the cynicism of a generation before, …
