Mike Stocksdale – “Wishes and Wants”-If you are looking for solid fingerpicking and thoughtful lyricism, you’ll enjoy this track. Stocksdale has a grasp of the contemporary culture in a way that we want our troubadours to have. He’s got a sense of wisdom …
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A quick four-song indie pop list for you and your friends
The Laughing Heart – “You can count on me”-If you think of Randy Newman when you click play on this track, I assure you that you are not alone. It’s got that feel good vibe to it that will have you thinking of …
Exploring the indie rock landscape in February 2020
Gran Cavallo – “No matter”-The syncopated beat and the saucy attitude in the vocals make this an excellent indie rock track. The riff on the guitars sets a mood that is definitely worth checking out. Some of the dissonant elements may not resonate …
Featuring emerging neo-soul artist Jake Isaac
There’s not much I can say about this track or this artist that you won’t hear with your own ears by pressing play. The spirit in his vocal takes over the track. If you miss artists like Otis Redding and Percy Sledge from …
Three moving neoclassical pieces to add to your collection
Lars Jakob Rudjord – “Night sky”-Rudjord’s playing style is very emotional. You can hear in each line that he’s expressing something personal. This is part of what I love about neoclassical as a genre overall. This piece will have you taking a nice …
Singer songwriter playlist to start the week off right
Harrison Storm – “Be slow”-We’ve covered Storm’s introspective writing style in the past. The composition is full, allowing the listener to ease into the composition like a part of the performance. The message of encouragement in love is really wonderful and a rare …
A right lovely rock playlist
Wes Chiller – “Drift Away”-If drifting away is something that interests you, this is a good soundtrack for it. The overall vibe is definitely relaxed, with this lyrically complex sensibility about independence. If you’ve ever felt like just melting away and finding some …
An eclectic mix of pop to get you through the winter
Christina Munsey – “Crystal skies”-The top 40 style beat on this track sparked my attention right away, but overall the vibe feels good. Munsey’s vocal sits in the mix perfectly. It feels like one of those tracks you can throw on a playlist …
Americana and folk music done right
A Choir of Ghosts – “Sinner in rapture”-This track feels as much metal as it is folk. Now don’t be scared by that description; instrumentally it is pure folk music. But what I mean is that there’s a drama to the piece that …
Listen here for the next big thing in folk music
Athanese – “Wolves”-On first listen I thought the production was a bit heavy handed on this track from Athanese. Chill out, I thought. But I listened again and “got it.” The big production is because the song has a lot of energy. It …
