There has been a resurgence of classic style country in the recent months and we fully embrace this. Perhaps it is a call for something familiarly vintage or being fed up with the pop country blaring from many radio stations. Whatever the reason, …
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Your Favorite Color = Your Favorite Band
Your Favorite Color – “Heartache” FFO: Coin, Phoenix, The 1975 Best Enjoyed with: Sunshine, Rolled down windows, and Waves “Heartache” hits on all cylinders. The bona fide hit from the alt pop group screams of the California beach they hail from. Blending a variety of …
Thursday Hits: 5 Of Our Favorites
Kyle Meadows – “Goin’ Down” This artist is creepily similar to Elliott Smith vocal territory. He has the same talent of balancing sweet instrumentation with endearing lyrics. The result is both nostalgic and visceral. There is a temporal beauty to his work and …
YouTube Gems That Restore Faith in the Music Video
PLYA – “Adrenaline” This is a prime example of how a music video can make a good song, great. The dynamic electro pop stylings are only further exemplified with the interactive 360-degree video. We appreciate the sheer straightforward performance aspect, but we love …
Awolnation’s Newest Video for “Handyman” is a Warm, Lyrically Impressive Gem
Awolnation’s mastermind Aaron Bruno recently released the group’s third album, which is a welcome evolution of the band’s sound. Case in point, “Handyman” is a described straight up love song with some of the most personal lyrics of their career. Starting with a …
Thursday Two: 2 Rising Songwriters You Need to Know
Amy Guess – “Sorry” “I’m sorry, sorry, that I’m not sorry” sings the Canadian songstress. The track is confident and enduring as she crafts a strong anti-love song on “Sorry”. Backed with the perfect amount of piano, her dark pop vocals punch and …
Freja Frances Crafts a Haunting Piano Driven Tale on “Papercuts”
Freja Frances – “Papercuts” The piano/vocal combo on this track is extraordinary. The heartbreaking talent here is more than palpable and is sure to bring a variety of comparisons to more renowned artists. The artist explains, “The single is about a feeling of …
Three Catchy Rock Jams
Loud Forest – “Out of My Head” The married LA duo has a talent for creating catchy tunes. “Out of My Head” plays like a Matt & Kim track and is every bit as fun. They mix electro pop with textured rock drums …
The Weekend’s Best Playlist
Fergus – “You or Nothing” There is something incredibly special here. I mean, just listen to the melting vocals of the young songwriter. Add that with the powerful but restrained electric guitar, and you have one of the most interesting debuts we have …
Tosca Abigail Crafts Genuine Americana Infused Tunes On New Album
There is an enduring theme of place and time on the new album by contemplative songwriter Tosca Abigail. Breaker makes sense when considering the artist’s new phase of life. A lifelong musician, Abigail has recently found a new desire and passion to create …
