Young Ritual – “Together, Alone” The mood of this act may be mellow at times, but just beneath the surface is a tinderbox of emotion. The sound crafted here, somewhere in between post rock and college rock, is incredible. Lyrically, it paints a …
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3 Intriguing Songwriters
Reed Gaines – “The Weather” We love the style of songwriter Reed Gaines. His skill is found in crafting an atmosphere and mood that invites listeners into a thoughtful and warm sonic space. On “The Weather”, Gaines shows a seasoned subtlety while still …
Dreamy and Expressive Songwriters You Need to Hear
Laevendel – Darkness Loves Cold” How do we explain this one? Seriously. Words like “beautiful”, “captivating”, and “emotive” are certainly correct, but we find them lacking a little bit. “Darkness Loves Cold” has a captivating warmth which we are hard-pressed to find a …
Your Essential Tuesday Rock
Weal – “New York Noise” We appreciate bands that let music lead their art. Weal do this in an exceptional way, but more importantly, have the musical chops to build suspense and mood. Their post rock instrumentation is tight and mature, while still …
3 Challenging / Incredible Must-Hear Acts
Jillian Lake – “Walk All Over You” We have difficulty properly classifying Jillian Lake. The songwriter seems to endlessly challenge our categories, pushing beyond normal genre classification. Her vocals are incredibly compelling, as they blend folk, pop, and Dido – esque territory. Sonically, …
Intriguing Rock You NEED to Hear
Juliper Sky – “Into the Outer Light” The dreamy sonic textures of this act helped us tremendously this week. Like many weeks this year, we struggled. Perhaps the strength of Juliper Sky is how they allow us to escape the current struggle we …
3 Must Hear Rock Acts
Evenson – “How Can I Sleep” We have been impressed with the art of songwriter Evenson for awhile now. With his latest release, “How Can I Sleep”, his track toward super indie stardom is cemented. Mixing his Coldplay – esque style – which …
The Week’s Best Tracks
Baby Queen – “Pretty Girl Lie” This is probably one of our favorite discoveries of 2020. The music of Baby Queen is an incredibly artful cultural commentary that is scathing as much as it is danceable. Her last single, “Buzzkill”, won us over …
Incredible Folk You NEED
Washburn and the River – “Piperville” Some days, we all need a little soothing art to comfort our lonely days. This one reminds us of some of the introspective joy we gain from acts like Fleet Foxes. The young songwriter is prepping a …
3 Tremendously Expressive Songwriters
Simon Alexander – “Northwoods” If you have yet to experience the magic of Swedish songwriter Simon Alexander, you are in for a treat. While he has quietly been building an impressive catalog of classics, his latest release, “Northwoods”, is perhaps some of his …
