When people tell me all folk music sounds the same, I just want to slap them. Elijah and the Moon is the kind of folk music that show the wide variety of sounds that can be considered for the genre. Sounding like the …
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St. Paul and the Broken Bones – “Call Me”
I invented the YouTube Gem concept two years ago because I wanted to share the incredible things I found here and there that may not fit into a larger article (yet). I seriously have listened to this song every day since I discovered …
Ten Steps to Mastering the Digital Music Revolution – For Bands
We’ve had a lot of musicians asking about getting their music “out there” and PR firms seem to be busy like crazy trying to promote music. There’s just so much out there. How do you get your music to the top??? Check out …
Ringer T – Nothing But Time
From the driving bass drum on the first track, I knew this was going to be a killer album. The combination of a solid lead vocal and an upbeat overall flavor, I was hooked to the alt rock sounds of Ringer T. The …
Tall Heights – Man of Stone
Tall Heights are an extremely talented group of vocalists and musicians. They are one of the few understated bands that I just cannot seem to shake when I listen to them. Their sounds just sticks with me after each listen. There’s a particular …
Mission South – Migration Vol. 2
What few people will say about good rock music is that it’s not always the guitar licks or the heavy bass lines or even a good hi-hat… no, it’s the voice. Think about some of the classic rock vocalists of all time… Elvis, …
Quick Hits: Hiram Ring, Aaron Moses, and Matt Bradford
I have been finding some pretty incredible artists this year and I’d like to feature a few in this version of quick hits. These guys (okay there’s one common thread) are singer songwriters of the highest order. Their acoustic jams will get toes …
Fort Frances – The Atlas
Fort Frances has an ethereal vocal sound with a connected, raw acoustic guitar component. The component, almost the opposite of what has become “pop” rock is a strangely familiar and unique sound. Their unique combination of vocals and full band sound make them …
New Sweden – New Sweden
The amazing band New Sweden describe their sound as “American music” and that vague description could not be better. From the opening track of this latest EP, it’s evident that these musicians have spent a lot of time with real American music. Reflecting …
Annie Dressner – East Twenties EP
Annie Dressner has an adorable voice. Her music is small and quaint, but perfectly befitting the style of music she performs. While I’m somewhat inclined to say she’s for fans of Ingrid Michaelson, she certainly has a style all her own. Fans of …
