The talented songwriter Adam Melchor has been on our radar for a few years now, but we really think 2021 is his year. His songs are witty, charming, and can get your toes tapping. He toured with the incomparable Dodie Clark recently and …
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Three folk singer songwriters for fans of CSNY
Faux Manc – “Dream of you”-Okay I can’t listen to the main melody of this song without thinking of Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Boxer.” That’s no discredit to Faux Manc, who have written a beautiful folk song. It’s meant as a compliment! The …
Three inspiring neoclassical pieces to motivate your midweek
Theo Litson – “Routine”-From first listen, I found this piece of music to be delightfully inspiring. There’s an energy in the repetition that I find cathartic and moving. Something about the high elements of the melody make me feel like I’m going on …
Three brand new indie rock tracks to catch your attention
Joseph Busic – “Pacific Highway”-I appreciate the pop rock elements to this new track from Busic. There are some breaks from traditional rock that work here. The best parts for me are the electric guitar solos and some of the vocal layering. That …
Three unconventional Americana tunes to catch your attention in early 2021
Jason Ewald – “Much at all”-I’m not sure what to call this track genre wise, but it’s definitely a timeless little Americana tune with a lot of character. I guess it’s most noticably an off-shoot of the great American jazz tradition. Some of …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to get your week off to a great start
EDWARD – “Out your window”-The methodical, mesmerizing acoustic guitar work on this track sets the tone from the start. It’s a fluid style of fingerpicking that’s sure to stand out for a lot of listeners. It reminds me of some older, classic British …
Three singer songwriters to help you weather this storm
Tom Butler – “Give”-I don’t know Tom Butler personally, but something about this song makes me feel like he’s a down to earth dude. The chords feel like they are from a classic 60s rock tune. The easy going message feels sweet and …
Three “commercial” tracks with big hit potential in February 2021
RYD – “Take it to the limit” (Eagles cover)-Folks who have been reading my writing for a while already know of my fandom of the Eagles (much to my co-editor’s chagrin). I was thrilled to find this lo-fi cover of the hit song …
Three unique singer songwriters pushing genre barriers in 2021
Couchsleepers – “Monsters”-There’s a wonderful pop meets folk meets rock meets experimental energy to this track. The harmonies are my favorite part (a surprise to no one who reads this site regularly). I love the melodic energy at the heart of the track. …
Three peaceful neoclassical pieces for your easy going weekend
Steve Luck – “The key”-There’s a peaceful mood to this piece of music from beginning to end. I particularly appreciate the sense of dynamics here. Both tempo and acoustic dynamics help to create wonderful textures in the track. I don’t know the meaning …
