Distant Cousins – “My Eight Favorite Nights” Out of the many years we have done these holiday run down pieces, this was the first Hanukkah track we have heard. We are overjoyed to be able to share this one for that reason, but …
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3 Rocking Holiday Originals
Matthew and the Arrogant Sea – “Santa Isn’t Happy Baby” We can definitely get behind this Texas rock act. The band has decided to gift the ACLU with proceeds from this holiday original. With this spirit of giving, the act won our support. …
Brilliant and Bright Holiday Originals
Bridget Rian – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” After being unable to meet with her family during the COVID holiday season, Rian recorded this classic. Her ability to dip into the melancholy, while still presenting a fresh take, is a testament to her …
Incredible and Melancholy Holiday Takes
Vérité – “I Don’t Want You to Come Home for Christmas” We have always loved this artist. You can imagine our excitement when we heard she had holiday originals. This one is a lovely acoustic ballad, made perfect with vocals that are as …
Site Favorite The Vindys Shine in New “Bugs” Video
We love the Vindys. As native Ohioans, we have known about the massively talented act for years. We boast with music critic snobbery that we knew of them first. The buckeye state alums are finally getting their much deserved due with their latest …
Songwriters to Listen to if You Love Phoebe Bridgers
SOMOH – “Anything” Vocals. Shoe gazey guitars. A simple premise, but when done correctly, this combination makes our melancholy hearts swoon. SOMOH not only knows this formula, but thrives with expert precision within it. The songwriter has a vulnerable and deeply personal style …
New Holiday Tracks to be Thankful For
Well it’s that time of year again. We are super thankful that we get unique holiday originals as well as fresh takes on classic tracks. Enjoy! Kaiak – “A Fairy Tale (This Christmas)” This one feels classic while being original. The Swedish duo …
Katy Rea Stuns on Her Beautiful Debut
Singer songwriter Katy Rea has an utterly captivating sound. On her debut album, The Urge That Saves You, Rea croons in a style that will draw comparisons to established artists like Angel Olsen as well as classic ’70’s acts. The recording style is …
Expressive Songwriters You Will “Fall” For
Brown Bear Collective – “Fever” We like the Fall vibes we get from this track. It perfectly unfolds, dipping in and out of melancholy folk. With lo fi, it is difficult to do just right, but what the act are able to do …
Heartstopping Indie Rock
Beryl – “Murmur” This vulnerable piano driven track is a stunner. Vocally, the songwriter is expressive and utterly captivating. The instrumentation develops perfectly as the track builds to a beautiful climax. Beryl will be releasing a debut EP shortly, and if “Murmur” is …
