Field Trip – “Make Your Mind” The US act Field Trip perfectly capture a modern dream track on “Make Your Mind”. Soaked in sun and surf rock guitar, the group blend ’60’s pop with a more current indie psych rock style, with the …
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5 Reasons Reaper DAW is Perfect for Metal
In modern metal production, the demands on your computer are brutal. Between quad-tracked guitars running heavy amp simulations, drum samplers with massive libraries, and orchestral layers for that symphonic edge, your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) needs to be a tank. While Pro Tools …
Newly Released Woody Guthrie Comes When we Need Him Most
This Land Is Your Land (Woody’s Home Tape)It is rare to listen in on an artist at home. Rarer still is it to come across a legendary artist decades after their death. Thankfully, the estate of classic troubadour and social conscience Woody Guthrie …
Joe Holtaway – A Necessary Folk Prophet For Our Time
Joe Holtaway – “Death to the IDF” This is a striking song that left me breathless. The songwriting is incredibly heartbreaking and meditative, and although Holtaway has became my favorite songwriter, I wish his songs were no longer needed. Lyrically, it speaks for …
Three For Tuesday: 3 Buzzworthy Acts
Essential Machine – “Waiting” There is an interesting dynamic with this Pittsburgh rock act. They have an Arcade Fire quality to them in how they sermonize while still rocking. In “Waiting” we find the act pushing back on a world on fire. They …
3 Can’t Miss Artists
chAMBER LANe – “Lost & Found” “Lost & Found” is the perfect self affirming anthem for our current mess of a world. The track is the product of an artist who is coming out of a mentally challenging time, and listeners are better …
The Best Intermediate Guitar Lesson Tips To Improve Fast
Are you ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? After conquering the basics, the world of intermediate guitar opens up a wealth of exciting possibilities. Transitioning to intermediate guitar playing involves more than just learning new power chords. It’s about …
I Wish I Didn’t Have to Share This . . .
Joe Holtaway – “So Hard to See It All” I could comment on the clever take on Dylan. I could share about the lyricism and talented arrangement. Truth be told, it is. But the content speaks for itself. I stand in agreement. I …
Perfect Summer Tracks (Part 2)
Harmony Redford – “Past Tense” This was just too good a track not to cover. The indie warmth style is a near perfect track to include in any summer playlist. Her singing reminds us a bit of Courtney Barnett or even Wet Leg, …
Perfect Summer Tracks (Part 1)
Chloe Foy – “Blinkers” Readers of our site will recognize the name Chloe Foy. The UK songwriter has been a favorite of ours for years at this point. Her expressive vocals are ripe with edge and suspicion, even when she sings a sort …
