It’s not really spring yet, but some warmer temps around here has us seeing the sunny side of life. We eagerly anticipate flowers and warm breezes. Here’s a playlist that celebrates the optimism of the coming season. They’re not all lyrically positive, but …
Category: Acoustic
EP Review: Agata Karczewska – You’re Not So Special (NMF 71 Winner)
Agata Karczewska sounds like she’s from the American southeast, but she’s actually from Poland. And she can sing her soul like few that we’ve heard in the past few years. The deep spirituality and evocative writing style on this album is enough to …
Four of Greg’s Favorites for Early 2018
I’m not saying that these songs are on the list for song of the year, but they are on my personal rotation. These are by some of my favorite artists making new music right now. Give them a chance, will ya? xoxox Darlingside …
Brand New Music: Rising Stars of Early 2018
One of the best things about running a new music blog is that we get to hear things a few weeks before everyone else. I know that people like to say they “don’t make music like they used to” but I can assure …
The Thursday Rundown: : 7 Acts You Need To Know
Jeff LeBlanc – “Way You Are” This track is smooth. The artist knows how to craft a seductive slow jam that stays with you. Taking cues from John Mayer and Ed Sheeran, LeBlanc sings smoothly and slowly as he intentionally builds into the …
Six Singer Songwriters You Wish Were on the Radio
Sometimes you just don’t want to go scrounging around the Internet for music. You just want to put on the local pop rock radio station and relax. But they play trash and you’re sick of it. So here you are… scrounging blogs on …
The Finest Tuesday Dream Folk Tracks
Freedom Baby – “When We Go” This one has all the feels. A nice mixture of folk and indie rock, the band are able to construct an emotive and vulnerable exposition on death. “The song is an ode to death and dying; both …
Six New Piano Pieces Full of Passion
Six New Piano Pieces Full of Passion Guest Review by Rachel Bearinger There is something about the familiar sound of a piano that makes it one of the most popular and recognizable instruments in the world. It’s no wonder that so many musicians …
The Totally Predictable Valentine’s Day Playlist – for all your harmony needs today
You knew it was coming. You knew that we would share a list full of cheesy love songs that we’ve been saving for the past month. Ha! Actually, no. These are just really interesting songs that we think would accompany a romantic evening …
Album Review: Dawson Hollow – Boy of My Youth (NMF Ep 72 Winners)
In their debut LP, the sibling quintet of Dawson Hollow brings together a fun and spirited collection of folk-rock tunes. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Avett Brothers and First Aid Kit, Boy of My Youth showcases the magic of sibling harmony while …
