Superhead – “Supersoaker” We dig the urgent rock style of this trio. Raucous and crunchy, the band plays with a near combustible rock earnestness that fits nicely in the garage / punk style. For those who did not grow up with American summers, …
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Daniel James McFadyen Impresses With “Seabird”
Daniel James McFadyen – “Seabird” “Seabird” is the perfect summer track. The indie folk style of the seasoned artist is heartfelt and beautiful, reminiscent of site favorites Run River North. The songwriting from the Canadian artist is tight in a way that surpasses …
Cold War Kids Roar Back With “What You Say”
We have long been fans of Cold War Kids. Every time we are lucky enough to get music from them, we are ushered into tight rock done with earnestness but that is also extremely fun. Their latest effort, “What You Say”, shows their …
MAUMAUMAU Elicits Dancing “Happy”
MAUMAUMAU – “Happy” This track is a genre bending piece of well-crafted fun. Instrumentally, it has the perfect amount of quirk while eliciting dancing in all who listen. Carried by a tight bassline, the track develops and shows the creative talent of a …
Best Summer Playlist Adds
Japanese Wallpaper – “Leave A Light On” With summer creeping over a new horizon of freedom, you will need a soundtrack. Look no further than Australian act Japanese Wallpaper. “Leave A Light On” is the quintessential indie pop hit that will play perfectly …
Song of the Year? All the Queen’s Horses Shares “Jocelyn”
All the Queen’s Horses – “Jocelyn” If one was to take a masters class on songwriting, then “Jocelyn” would be its syllabus. A tale of emigration and heartbreak has won at the International Songwriting Competition 2020 with judges from Coldplay and Fleet Foxes. …
Instrumentals That Defy Description
Gushh – “Drifting Through the Emptiness of Space This Bristol based project beautifully crafts styles we love. With a shoe gaze base, Gushh expands and blossoms into an entirely encompassing sound we value immensely. The project of one artist who does all the …
Soaring Rock “Within Walls” from Paper Anthem
The music of Paper Anthem has been deeply meaningful for us. The engine of the creative artist Joseph Hitchcock, their music can be classified as echoed piano rock, but even that fails to do justice. With a deep songwriting talent, Paper Anthem is …
Rock Roundup: Acts that Challenge the Typical
Summer League – “Everything Was Over” If you like large rock sounds, with tight lyrical dynamics, then give Summer League a listen. “Everything Was Over” is dripping with relational nostalgia and clever sing-a-long lines. This is the first single off their debut album, …
My 3 Favorite Songwriters this Week
Kelly McMichael – “I Missed Out on Everything” This starts with a Joan Jett style guitar intro before launching into a genre busting piece of indie gold. Dipping into folk, dream pop, and classic rock, “I Missed Out on Everything” is a great …
