Clayton Nile Young – “Chisel and Stone”-Nothing says country music like a good metaphor. “Mark my words in chisel and stone” to mark the declaration of intent here, this is a song about a serious person. It’s a bit about loneliness, but mostly …
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Three unique tracks with “pop” and “rock” characteristics that defy what you think of as pop rock
Daytime TV – “Block Out the Noise”-The rhythm on this track is definitely going to capture a lot of ears right away. The aggressive production mix on this one is fantastic. The use of dynamics from the vocal to the guitars and drums …
Three singer songwriters bringing unique creativity to music today
Tommy Ashby – “Comeback Kid” (Binaural Acoustic Version) [feat. Lydia Clowes]-I don’t know exactly all of the fancy production elements of this song, but what I do know is that it sounds great. The vocal blending, in particular, is absolutely fantastic. We’ve featured …
Three new tracks to show what’s great about the timelessness of Americana music
Dillon Gaige and Trent Brown – “Walk Into My Arms”-Sometimes you hear a song that just taps into something so much deeper than what meets the ear. That’s evident with this song that these guys are expressing some sincere sentiments. It’s a love …
Three folk singer songwriters who will remind you why you enjoy the genre
Dan Pallotta – “Couldn’t Make It Rhyme”-The first time I heard this song from Dan Pallotta, I thought “okay, here’s a guy who has spent some time with John Prine’s records.” Since Prine is one of the foundational “sounds” of our site, I …
Three brand new rock tracks with a pop style that’s going to get you singing along
SUCKERPUNCH! – “Game Time”-As a rock fan and life long gamer, I definitely find a lot to enjoy with a song like this. The vocal mix on the chorus is really good. The imagery blends together sports with a relationship. It’s ultimately about …
Song of the Year Frontrunner: Jeffrey Martin – “There Is A Treasure”
Jeffrey Martin – “There Is A Treasure”-I thought after probably 15 or 20 listens, I’d be ready to write about this song without feeling too much emotion to know what to say. I was wrong. *pause* Maybe the best way to explain how …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country vein that will absolutely make your day
Nightingale Radio – “Savannah”-This is a heartache song with the sorrow of an old time photograph. The expressive vocal style on this one immediately stood out to me. The lyrics are about being in “awe” of “the way you made the words lilt.” …
Three singer songwriters that blend genres for something special
Eva Snyder – “voldemort”-This is a song about disappointment and a relationship that didn’t work out. The writing style is really similar to Taylor Swift. In fact, I’d love to play this for Swift. I think she would love the angle, the emotional …
Indie Folk Album Review: Dustin McKamie’s new A Good Man Down
From the first bright notes on “Oh My My” listeners are going to think of indie folk pop acts like the Lumineers. I invite you to lean into this album and find some other elements as well. This is definitely a great time …
