Baneful Town – “Flare Gun Eyes” A lot happens within this criminally short 2 minute track. The Canadian duo blends layers of sound and beauty almost effortlessly. It is folk, yes, but the way “Flare Gun Eyes” is crafted makes it accessible to …
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Pass the Nog!!!!! Original Holiday Tracks to Festivate to
With December comes a deluge of Holiday tunes. Some of them good. Some of them awful. Many of them so awful, they are kinda good. There is no escaping this (trust us, we tried) the tidal wave of Christmas tracks. Working on the …
Your Essential Thanksgiving Playlist
The Brilliance – “How Do We Know“ This one carries an almost spiritual pondering to it. The band asks existential questions throughout the criminally short track amidst drum machines and keys. “How Do We Know” serves as a foretaste of what we are …
Christmas Tracks to Ho Ho Ho To
For many, myself included, the time before December and after Halloween are filled with dread. No matter how good natured we attempt to be, the early push of Christmas music brings out the Grinch in us. Granted, there are not many good Thanksgiving …
3 Absolutely Amazing Songwriters
Sonofdov “King of the World” The music of songwriter Sonofdov makes me feel something different with every listen. The talented musician from New Jersey is able to layer a song with creative arrangements and haunting lyrics that build into something as heartbreaking as …
Talented Thursday Playlist
Audio Dope – “Chrome” We sincerely dig artists who can do more, with less. Swiss artist Audio Dope does just this. His minimal approach to downtempo electronic music is refreshing and peaceful. “Chrome” is perfect for a late night creative session, long drive, …
3 Contemplative Songwriters For Your Fall Playlist
Will Samson – “Flowerbed“ It is difficult to describe “Flowerbed” without using words like timeless, dreamy, and beautiful. The expansive and deliberate sound comes from an artist who is at a crossroads. After the sudden loss of his father, and struggling with shades …
Talented Songwriter Jack Shields Shines on A Curious Year
Songwriter Jack Shields is beginning to hit his stride as a rising artist with the release of A Curious Year. Within it’s 8 song spin, Shields proves that as an artist, he stands out in the pack of young and talented artists. His …
Soul Rock and a Electronica Legend in our Weekly Best
Marcus King – “The Well” Coming from the rubber city Akron, Ohio, we have grown up on blues rock. The Black Keys have helped to keep sharp guitar riffs in style for the last decade. So without hesitation, we jumped on the tracks …
The Ballroom Thieves Continue to Impress
If you haven’t had the joy of experiencing the music of The Ballroom Thieves, allow this to be your glorious introduction. The trio has two rather impressive albums behind them, and have released a few singles in hopes of piquing interest for the …
