Augustus James – “The Hardest Part” -This acoustic song from Augustus James is really good. We’re happy to share James’s articulate acoustic style. He expresses emotions with interesting lyrics. What we like best, though, is the cool and easy fingerpicking style that defines …
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Lunchtime Playlist March 26 – Calming neoclassical to nurse that h… appy meal
Tim Tulsa – “Up” -I’m a sucker for vintage pianos where you can hear the clanking of the pedals in the background of a lofi recording. Tulsa’s sound is just lovely in that way. It’s the kind of piece that you’ll listen to …
Artist Feature: Chill rockers Cyrus Temple (February Battle of the Bands Winners)
Maybe we could call it rock hop or some other trendy blend of genre names, but there’s definitely a modern rock vibe to the Cyrus Temple sound. The cool vibe reminds me a bit of what I first liked about Kid Cudi several …
Lunchtime Playlist March 23 – Whoa a ten-song rock jam fest!
Krantz – “Run Away With Me” -We love rich harmonies around here, so the first time we heard the vocal blending of Krantz we were pumped. The song feels like something you’ve heard before, but in the best way possible. Some of the …
Lunchtime Playlist March 22 – An Americana grab-bag of goodies
Mamas Gun – “I Need a Win” -This UK-based band sounds like they came right out of Stax in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In fact, the groove on this track is so good you’ll think you’re listening to an album from the early 70s. …
Lunchtime Playlist March 21 – Talented singer songwriters making waves
Em Joy – “The Feast” -The contemplative piano and sweet vocal at the opening of Em Joy’s “The Feast” is simply amazing. I mean that… “simply” in that it’s just a piano and a voice… but still “amazing” because those instruments dance so …
Album Review: Jack Shields – Leaving California EP (January Battle of the Bands Winner)
Jack Shields has a really interesting classic rock vibe to his music. He reminds me a little bit of Tom Petty, honestly. The cracks in his voice and authentic lyrics feel like the real deal. It’s easy to hear why our astute readers …
Lunchtime Playlist March 20 – Five emerging indie pop bands
Orion Starchild – “Fire of Love” -Orion Starchild is one of the best complete acts we’ve discovered so far in 2018. From a catchy and interesting name to a truly unique sound, it’s a band that captures the “it” factor really well. Some …
Album Review: Lavender – You Are in the Right Place (Winner NMF Ep 80)
Lavender is a band that defies simple description. The sound might be described as rock most simply, but there are probably a dozen ways to elaborate on that in more specific ways. Here’s how I describe the sound: impactful, dynamic rock. That’s not …
Lunchtime Playlist March 19 – A relaxing vibe for the new week
Laryssa Birdseye – “No Matter What” -Birdseye has one of the sweetest natural voices we’ve heard in a long time. The song has a throwback vibe that we really enjoy, too. The soft jazzy swing beat is perfect for the intimate and engaging …
