Good Terms – “Useless Things” If there is one track that sums up much of pandemic life, it is this one. With a beautiful ache, the lyrics play out with a disregard of possessions. On the surface, it is a sad break up …
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The Best New Rock
The Luka State – [Insert Girls Name Here] We have a soft spot for music videos that simply show the act performing. Watching rockers The Luka State perform reminds us how much we miss the connection of a live band. However, with their …
3 BEST Songwriters You Should Hear NOW
Conor Gains – “Light Shine In” Heavy on soulful talent, Conor Gains will blow your mind. The groove on this one is captivating, but vocally it has a confidence that is a punch to the ears. Listeners will find it no surprise that …
Beautifully Strange Art You Need
Alex McArtor – “Wasteland” If there were ever a harder to classify track, “Wasteland” is a near endless puzzle. Vocally, we are reminded of some of the best melancholic crooners like Lana and Conor. Musically, it has a dark country vibe throughout while …
Flora Cash Shine in “The Bright Lights”
We’ve been a fan of the Swedish duo Flora Cash for awhile now. The act seemed to emerge out of nowhere to gain platinum status with their incredible debut work. The act’s chemistry and ability to evoke emotion is rare to find and …
These Are 3 Of My Favorite Artists Currently . . . Don’t Miss Out
Trace Kotik – “Hesitant” We have thoroughly been impressed with the music we receive from Israel. Truly, this is one of the surprising musical scenes in the world. Case in point, songwriter Trace Kotik. The artist pours talent on every slow burning moment …
Spring Summer Wows On “Bow Your Head”
Spring Summer – “Bow Your Head” Jennifer Furches’s new project is intriguingly unique. The seasoned artist, playing with acts like Cass McCombs, Sea Wolf, and Ben Lee, is out in front with Spring Summer and the result is pure joy. The folk leaning …
Sammy Honeysett Rocks on “I C UR Lips”
Sammy Honeysett – “I C UR Lips” Few tracks surprise us anymore. After years of doing this work, and hundreds of singles a week, we are rightfully skeptical. However, every now and again, our ears perk up with hope. Songwriter Sammy Honeysett was …
Gretta Ray: Meaningful and Must Hear Pop
Gretta Ray – “Bigger Than Me” We are living in an interesting time for pop music. The genre, which is often handled with scorn, is having an awakening. For awhile, we have looked suspiciously any track smelling of a large “pop” (whatever that …
Sprints: Smoldering New Post Punk Act
Sprints embody our favorite rock right now. Brimming with presence and intention, “Swimming” is a raucous introduction to one of the most intriguing post punk acts active. Their energy reminds us how much we miss live music. We covered them before, and they …
