Mild Card – “Cafe Cabana” This one is dripping in the dirty rock style we cannot get enough of. “Cafe Cabana” is an absolute scorcher. The sound and swagger reminds us of Queens of the Stone Age, while still maintaining a distinct rock …
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Luka State Channel Guthrie on Scorching “More Than This”
The Luka State – “More Than This” In the spirit of Guthrie and Springsteen, we find The Luka State. With scorching rock flare, the songwriting breaks hearts on a classic story of class struggle. We have listened to this act more than any …
The Mammoths Drip With Talent in “Blank Stare”
The Mammoths – “Blank Stare” We love the different sounds in this one. It has a beautiful mix of distorted and strange sounds, all anchored by a killer bass. Vocally, it drips with New York cool a la Strokes and Interpol vibes. However, …
Our Last (Best?) Holiday Track of the Season
Shira – “New York City in December” We cannot think of a better way to complete our holiday publishing cycle than with this one. A beautiful, mature, and heartfelt holiday song of hopeful longing, we get major classic songwriter feels. After spending a …
Happy Hanukkah! Here’s a Track for the Season
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 …
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 …
