There is no profound reason to why I like the Honeyrunners, I just do. One quick listen and I was hooked. The Toronto based band blends soulful vocals with blues guitar and keys to make songs that make you shake, stomp, and sing …
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Siskin River – The Hours They Keep – Fun and Excellently Crafted
What’s not to love about Siskin River? Honestly, try not to immediately fall head over heels in love with the sisters that make up the band. Hailing from Australia, the duo has been on the rise with constant touring, energetic shows, and even living …
We Were Astronauts – Artificial Light – Thoughtful mix of rock and pop
At some point in just about everyone’s childhood, there was a deep longing to be a professional astronaut. How many telescopes were sold under this youthful fantasy? Then one day, reality reared its all too responsible head and with its presence, killed your …
Elephant Stone – The Three Poisons – Experimental and disciplined international rock music
There are more than a few things about Elephant Stone that are unexpected. First, the band is an American sounding psychedelic rock band with heavy pop leanings. When I first listened to them I was instantly transported to the beaches of California with …
Artist Interview: Alex Hwang of Run River North
One of the more beautiful things about northeast Ohio –especially in the Fall- is how many great bands come through. On any given night you can experience live music in a number of great venues often leading to intimate shows where the audience …
Max Gowan – Restless Heaven EP – Acoustic singer-songwriter like John Mayer and Ryan Adams
“Your body is a wonderland”. This solitary lyric is capable of eliciting a range of emotion from pop music wonderment, to eye rolling nausea. One thing that cannot be denied is how catchy – or infectious depending on your musical bent – this …
Run River North – Fun and refreshing pop folk music
It’s good to be Run River North. Since forming in 2011, the California folk sextet has built an impressive resume. After filming their own video for the upbeat “Fight to Keep” in the backseats of their modest Honda’s, reps from the car company …
Rosu Lup – Currents EP – Philadelphia folk music
As a guy who is fortunate enough to be able to write about new and breaking music, I live for those rare moments when the music I come across stirs something deep inside my heart. Those moments where within a few notes you …
Go Murphy – A is A – Refreshing force of indie rock
The music of Go Murphy reminds me of my High School weekends. Living next to a college town, my free time was typically spent inside dive bars listening to various local acts attempting to have a musical break through moment with an often …
The Young Unknowns – Endless Landscapes – An exquisite soundtrack for heartbreak
We all have those days. The days where we desperately search for an escape from the pressures of reality. The ones where the weight of humanity appears heavier than usual. It is often during these soul-defeating days where we lean into the handful …
