Sleeping Wolf – “Get You Alone” From the very start, this song made us stop what we were working on and pay close attention. The alt-pop style of LA’s Sleeping Wolf has an arresting quality that is undeniable. Their last EP gained traction …
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4 Criminally Underexposed Songwriters
Ayelle – “Silverplates” This is an incredibly timely single from the Swedish-Iranian downtempo electro pop songstress. On the track, she explains: “Silverplates is a metaphor for male privilege and the entitlement felt towards female identifying bodies. Too often in this narrative, women are …
Six Unique And Compelling Singles
Bleed The Rads – “New Year” The whispered vocals on this one will make you feel like you are alone listening to a confession. We appreciate an artist that knows their strengths, and this one does. “New Year” has an interesting mix of …
3 Contemplative Songwriters You Need To Hear
Jason Hawk Harris – “Phantom Limb” This songwriter comes from a long line of musicians who have influenced him through the years. While kids his age were chasing typical adolescent pleasures, he was studying musical composition, and still regrets not being able to …
Like Political Rock? Like Country? We Have You Covered
Will Hawkins – “Charlottesville” Originally, this track had a more profane title we were immediately drawn to. Of course, some distributing services don’t take kindly to profanity, so we have a more concise title. We appreciate Hawkins’ endearing songwriting greatly. His ability to …
The 4 Best Tracks We Heard This (Or Any) Week
Aaeidi – “Run” How do you communicate something beyond “wow”? Whatever feeling you get beyond those borders is exactly the mood we get from this artist. The soulful singer is a master at crafting heart-arresting tracks with her powerful vocals that speak …
The Next Big Thing: 5 Acts To Get To Know Now
Robbing Johnny – “Highbridge Park” Have you ever imagined what it would be like if Elton John fronted The Avett Brothers while covering Panic at the Disco? Well, chances are if you have, it would sound eerily close to NYC act Robbing Johnny. …
The Weekend Rundown: Nothing But The Best For Your Fall Weekend
Francesca Blanchard – “Free” This one might be familiar. If you watch the hospital drama “Grey’s Anatomy”, then chances are this tune grabbed your attention immediately. The singer songwriter plays well to the drama of man without seeming vain or contrived. Her vocal …
This Week’s Best Tracks
Leo Nite – “Crystallized” If there is a scientific feel to the approach of this artist, it is because there is. The Portland based artist began music as a way to escape the scientific research he did professionally. Blending minimal electro stylings with …
The 3 Best Tracks of This Week
JNNA – “Waking Up With You” The brand of Electro Pop that this LA artist creates is nothing short of captivating. The maturity and restraint shown on this track is incredible and exactly what it needs. Instead of trying to impress listeners with …
