Lucinda Belle – “Baby don’t cry”-I love the jazzy spirit of Lucinda Belle’s music. She seems to always pull me right into the heart of the music. After the “break” in this song, you’ll find yourself swinging hips and thinking about bygone lovers. …
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Five fabulous folk tracks (that are why you follow this site)
Eva and the Vagabond Tales – “Please Keep Me”-I really like the stripped down sincerity of this track. It’s a heart’s lament in folk chords, fronted by a beautifully articulate female lead. This is the kind of artistry that continues to bring us …
Artist Interview: The charismatic jazz bassist and soloist, Casey Abrams
With credits on his resume like American Idol and Postmodern Jukebox, Casey Abrams is a household name to many in the music industry. But if you haven’t met this wonderfully engaging pop jazz stand-up bass player, please let me tell you a bit …
Five singer songwriters to brighten your mid July
Gavyn Bailey – “No Space”-If you’re looking for more of a commercial pop sound for your singer songwriters, give Gavyn Bailey a spin. It’s definitely a sound that you could imagine hearing while you’re at work or out shopping. The quality on Bailey’s …
A cool Americana six pack to get you through the weekend
Cold Little Crow – “Silverbell”-If you are a fan of duo harmonies, you simply have to give Cold Little Crow a spin. This track has a wonderful energy about it. The rolling sound is equal parts the Civil Wars and something a bit …
An exciting mix of brand new music – indie pop, singer songwriter, and acoustic folk for everyone
*Tweet, Facebook, or Instagram us your favorite artist from this list to let us know what you’re digging! Nylophone – “Life goes on”-I don’t know why, but sometimes I unwisely judge artists by their name rather than just clicking play. For some reason …
Four neoclassical tracks to ease you into a relaxing weekend
Christopher Dicker – “Precursor to a day”-Sometimes it’s the notes that aren’t played that tell the most. Dicker’s use of space and phrasing in this piece is fantastic. I have two small children, so I haven’t awoken to a “quiet morning” in years, …
Six country/Americana singer songwriters to celebrate the summer
Wilder Woods – “Supply and Demand (Acoustic)”-This track from NeedToBreathe’s Bear Rinehart again echoes the soul of the South. There’s a seriousness to the vocal style here that shows years of performance and quality. Even the guitar comes across as effortless, even though …
Five singer songwriters for this hot, hot summer
Nikita Afonso – “Good morning, sunshine”-I appreciate the understated vocal style in the opening here. But what I really enjoy about the song is the tangible sense of dynamics. You can feel it open up on the lyric “good morning, sunshine.” It reminds …
Indie pop and rock to get you excited for the weekend
Paper Lions – “Rhythm and Gold”-Since one of my favorite bands of all time is Relient K, I was thrilled to hear this harmony-driven up tempo rock from Paper Lions. I love everything about the production from the quality of the guitars to …
