Steady Wells – “Good again”-The groove on this track feels nice, but it’s the vocal harmonies that won me over. The syncopated rhythm hits well, but singing along to that “I feel good again” line is something special. The guitar work is solid …
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Three neoclassical pieces to set the autumn mood
Frederik Flach – “Waiting for May”-As the autumn chill falls on my fingers typing this, I can’t help but feel like May is very far away. It’s off in the distance, when the leaves that are now on the ground are back in …
Three chilled out indie pop tracks
Alice Bloom – “Moon River” ft Alec Gaston-When I first clicked play on this track I was immediately blown away. Of course “Moon River” is an iconic pop song in the US. It’s really hard to imagine a version like this until you …
Three folksy singer songwriters you need in your life
MBG – “Tell me”-This song breaks my heart. It’s that simple. I feel what this artist is feeling. The beauty of the guitar juxtaposes itself with the pain of the lyrics so well. The crooning humming after the first verse just… hits me. …
Three unique new country tunes to get you going
Brit Taylor – “Broken Heart Breaks”-It’s unbelievable how a good timeless country sound can cut through the noise. This track was co-written by Brit Taylor, Dan Auerbach, and Joe Allen. The country and folk bona fides drop through on this one. I love …
Three songs for your 2020 playlists
Ron Pope- “If love was easy”-Ron Pope is an incredibly talented songwriter. He’s a hard one to say “no” to because every single track has such a high standard. The poetic lyrics and hypnotic fingerpicking are always a joy. Pope’s characteristic tenor lead …
Three engaging new singer songwriters for your midweek
Emily Brimlow – “Misfits”-There’s a fun funky beat to this track. It’s got an island vibe, I guess you’d call it. Fans of Jack Johnson and similar artists will enjoy this track from Emily Brimlow. The production is outstanding, making for an easy …
Featured Single: Adam Melchor’s “Last Song on Earth” is a song of the year candidate
Adam Melchor and Emily Warren – “Last song on earth”-I can guarantee Adam Melchor’s song “Last song on earth” will be on my end of year list, it’s just a matter of how high. This is a remarkable piece of music with glorious …
Three new folk tunes that are full of life and spark
Jacy James Anderson – “Just ain’t home”-Well there are a lot of songs called “Home” in the folk tradition, so it’s really interesting to have a kind of “anti-home” track here. Anderson brings a nice classic folk energy with a quality lead vocal. …
Three remarkable new songs from rising star Derek Luttrell
Just for a bit of context here, realize that these tracks came in as separate submissions (as we request). These were all chosen as remarkable tracks that I wanted to feature. I am a big fan of this new work from rock singer …
