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 …
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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 …
The Absolute Best Tracks We Heard This Week
Kanadia– “Ocean Blue” Oxford rock is back. The four-piece alternative act builds jams for the masses with growing sounds that swell until a combustible finale. Building on those who came before, such as Foals and 30 Seconds to Mars, the group is loud, …
Why I Loved Tom Petty
My first memory of Tom Petty, and pretty much all music, was an old cassette case my dad had in his truck of Full Moon Fever. When the sun pierced the window, it seemed to shine like a thousand prisms. I don’t have many memories of …
Four Diverse And Fantastic Tracks For All Tastes
Dreambeaches – “Trademark” This Buffalo rock act has their grasp around the indie DIY rock culture of the day. The guitar sound touches on known acts like Bombay Bicycle Club and Grizzly Bear, while their backing vocals remind us of a classic beach …
4 Engaging Tracks For Your Fall Weekend
Max Garcia Conover – “Self Portrait” This songwriter gives us all the feels. His storytelling and clever lyrical content remind us of a Bob Dylan B-side while his vocals range somewhere in Ron Gallo territory. “Self Portrait” is a criminally short track but …
