Keels – “Cold Winter” The UK artist Keels, has an urgency that makes his sound extra appealing. Mixing Imagine Dragons style choruses with poignant lyrics, the act has tapped into an arena sized style that is sure to win many over to their …
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Tuesday’s Best: Tracks to End January
TOLEDO – “Crane Song” This dreamy track from the indie folk brothers is airy and resonant. The two starting busking at the age of 12, and have made contemplative music ever since. “Crane Song” changes style halfway through and turns into a beautiful …
Saturday’s Must Hear Tracks
Vermillion Road – “Only One” Handclaps make a good song great. This one from the Denver alt pop band is sure to have you clapping along from the first glorious listen. Blending rock with a Walk the Moon style pop, the band has …
Your Thursday Rundown: 3 Talented Songwriters With 3 Different Styles
Emily Kohne – “Open Road” This one has all the feels. A classic one-take track, Kohne has the perfect vocals that lean into country, rock, and Americana. The Canadian artist has a knack for connecting with many different listeners, regardless of taste. The …
Four Provocative and Unconventional Tracks For Your Tuesday
Rosie Tucker – “Spinster Cycle” Quirky and clever, “Spinster Cycle” is a Joni Mitchell style rock jam about laundromat love. Tucker has a great talent for jumping between style and influences in the way reminiscent of Regina Spektor. Listeners can’t help but be …
Massachusetts’ Copilot Provides a Wide and Captivating Sound for Everyone
The music of Massachusetts act Copilot is fun, expansive, and highly relatable. The band seems like they could be your next-door neighbors or friendly baristas at your favorite coffee shop. It is in this that the band’s strength lays. Listeners cannot help but …
All Things New: 5 Retro Fresh Acts To Know
Van Der Neer – “Everybody Knows” This one bursts into your headphones like a Queens of the Stone Age desert strewn jam. Even vocally, it reminds us of the seminal rock act. Yet, they tread their own musical path with “Everybody Knows”, their …
The 4 Best Songwriters We Heard Today
Kaptan – “The Hardest Part” The music of this songwriter could be used to teach a course on dream pop. His vocals are smooth and ethereal, while the bass works in and out of an almost shoe gaze style guitar burst. Catchy both …
3 Fresh Need to Hear Bands
Dunbar – “Cary Grant” This St. Louis act combines the guitar precision of Foals with the cool pop of a 1975. They can simultaneous make you dance and rock out. Guitar solos and sick drumbeats are sure to win over an eclectic audience. …
2 Great New Releases From Incredible Singer Songwriters
Emily James – “If Walls Could Talk” We get it, we cover James a lot, but we don’t mind at all. Her pop sensibilities are as sharp as her dynamic lyrical prowess. Her ability to start with an expected piano intro before breaking …
