Full Throttle – “Sh!t show”-This track has it all; it’s like a pop punk checklist. Power chords? Yes. Great name? Absolutely. A ton of up tempo style with a devil-may-care attitude? Yes and yes. There are a wide range of bands from the …
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Three captivating acoustic singer songwriter tracks that are sure to impress
James Isaac – “Heartbroken, either way”-The word that comes to mind when I hear this song is “plaintive.” The acoustic guitar comes across as a gentle and comforting style. The vocal harmonies are delightful. It’s like an old fashioned style brought to the …
Three tracks in the folk and Americana realm that will bring joy to your life
Frances Luke Accord – “In my life” ft. Darlingside-I hope that you like this song as much as I do. We’ve been featuring Accord for a while and of course we love Darlingside, so we knew the collab was going to be great. …
Throwback Album Review: Kelly Hunt – Even the Sparrow
I need to begin this review with an apology to Kelly Hunt. I’ve had this album sitting in a “to review” drawer for over two years. But going with the mantra “better late than never” I still want to share this remarkable album …
Three acoustic singer songwriters that bring a sense of calm
Seánie Bermingham – “Call the coroner”-There’s a placid energy to this track that is evident from the very first string pluck. The overall atmospheric style definitely resonates with each line of the track. Bermingham’s soft spoken vocal works well for the overall calming …
Three up tempo, dynamic rock tracks to bring some energy to your midweek
Yam Haus – “Making out in cars”-There’s an intensity to this track that feels really good. It starts off with a chilled out style and then hits pretty hard on the chorus. If you have memories of growing up having a wild summer …
Three chilled out rock tracks to mellow out your late summer playlists
Mark McLaughlin – “Wish it were real”-The glowing guitars and groovy beat on this track stood out for me on first listen. The more I’ve engaged with the track, the more I like about it. The energy feels a bit like a mid-70s …
Three amazing Americana tracks that bring the past into the present
Melissa Carper – “Ain’t a day goes by”-If you’ve been around my writing about music in the past year, you’ll be familiar with Melissa Carper. Her sincerity and authenticity is evident immediately. The effect on the sound overall feels like a true throwback …
Three indie pop tunes that just might steal your heart
itsjustrand – “on the line”-There’s a chill groove at the heart of this song that captured me on first listen. After the first break, you get a taste of some really great layered vocal harmonies, complete with this wonderfully mixed balance between guitars …
Three Americana tunes that make old time sounds connect in the modern day
Destinie Lynn – “Once, twice”-If you’re a fan of old school acoustic singer songwriters, you’ll love Destinie Lynn’s sound. The waltz timing from the guitar feels like a bygone style, but it has a fresh energy to it on this track from Lynn. …
