Matthew Mayfield – “S.H.A.M.E.”-Fun fact: Matthew Mayfield is a major reason I became a blogger. This latest salvo from Mayfield shows off his exceptional songwriting chops yet again. The attitude is reflective of a rocky relationship, but the track will have a lot …
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Five inspiring singer songwriters, including the iconic Joshua Radin
Joshua Radin – “What Would You Do (Refugee Song)”-Listen to the words. Think about these lyrics. Think about what you should do about the crisis Radin’s writing about. Radin’s heart is on his sleeve with this beautifully engaging acoustic anthem. The song is …
Featured Single: The Honest Heart Collective – “Fine”
If you’re a fan of up tempo indie rock tunes, you’re going to love this jam from the Honest Heart Collective. It’s honestly one of my favorite songs I’ve discovered this year. The up tempo energy is infectious. The vocals, both the lead …
A pair of neoclassical pieces
Sleepy Songs – “Finland”-If you’ve been around our neoclassical posts for any length of time, you’ve seen this artist featured in the past. Sleepy Songs brings a wonderful vibrancy to composition and expression. The overall sound is one of contemplation and introspection. I …
Five gifted emerging singer songwriters
Stephen Babcock – “Devil”-The production of this track is out of this world. Everything from the lead vocal, expressive guitars, and backing band all click here. If you’ve ever been a fan of southern blues, especially with that Mississippi delta feel to it, …
A new music mix with something for everyone – rock, singer songwriter, and pop
Jack Greenwood – “A song about time”-Jack Greenwood reminds me of the first time I heard John Mayer’s music. It was just so refreshing. In a world of over-produced drivel, it was nice to find someone who could play clean lines on a …
Off the beaten path country music worth giving a spin
Mikaela Finne – “When you lose”-If I told you this artist was from Nashville and comes from a long line of country artists you’d probably believe me. Instead, she’s from Finland and has been writing music out of Stockholm, Sweden for years now. …
Indie rock that stands out from the crowd
Foxfire Run – “Dear Mrs Young”-When it comes to indie rock, there’s a saturated market. It takes something truly special for a track to stand out and Foxfire Run do that here. Maybe feeling a bit more like older “alt rock,” the mix …
Singer songwriters to steal your heart this weekend
Kimberly Knighton – “Nobody Knows”-Something about Knighton’s voice reminds me of a musical theater soloist. There’s a gorgeous purity in her vocal that I rarely find in music these days. The production is a bit more contemporary pop than what we typically cover, …
Neoclassical music for your late summer relaxation
Gianluca Piacenza – “Sometimes”-I have to be honest the sound of the pedals and the “room” makes this a truly unique recording. I actually find it earthy and engaging myself. Something about Piacenza’s melody here just speaks to my soul. It’s thoughtful and …
