One of the all too rare gifts we receive in running a moderately successful music site, is when we come across an artist that inspires and compels us to describe the flight of our weary music loving souls. Every year, we are lucky …
Category: Acoustic
Some folksy music to put a spring in your step – April 2019
Nicholas Edward Williams – “Happy Life”-Williams has an easy going folk style that keeps a smile on your face. There’s a definite theological point to this track, but it doesn’t come across as preachy. It’s optimistic and even joyful. The bouncy nature of …
Album Review: Andrea von Kampen – Old Country
The first time I heard Andrea von Kampen’s music, I was stopped in my tracks. After listening to those first few tracks and eventually interviewing her, I was thrilled to hear that she had a full length debut album out in early 2019. …
Matt Maeson: Excellent Songwriter Celebrates Humanity and Struggle
The genre defying sound of songwriter Matt Maeson has been a needed wind of refreshment recently. The Chesapeake Bay troubadour’s newest release, “Beggar’s Song”, is a enthralling performance of all he does so well. His lyrics are on point with an inner examination …
Singer songwriters for this April rain
Katie Bird – “Put You Away”-The songbird’s voice on Katie Bird is absolutely beautiful. I love the way the lines of this track lead so easily into one another. The acoustic guitar provides the base to a thoughtful track. The lyrics will make …
The 3 Best Indie Tracks You Need to Hear
Sabel – “Mirth Drive” This one gives us all the feels at once. “Mirth Drive” is an impressive and beautiful exploration into the changes of life, both positive and negative. Backed by an all-female band, the sound itself gives incredible support to the …
A little bit of everything – exciting music across the musical spectrum
X-Stylez – “Caffeine”-I am appropriately enjoying a cup of coffee as I write this piece. I am going to go ahead and say that this song is not *only* about a cup of coffee, but you know it’s still pretty darn fun. It’s …
Inspiring Americana in spring 2019
Daniel Donato – “Sweet tasting Tennessee”-Since Nashville is in Tennessee, there are an inordinate number of songs written about that state. This love song to a place and people from Daniel Donato is enough to put a smile on anyone. It’s easy going, …
Instrumental music to play during spring showers – Spring 2019
Kevin Kerrigan – “You”-One of the things I love about instrumental music is that we don’t know who motivated a piece or what its purpose really is. From the title “You” we might hypothesize that it’s about a lover, but it could be …
The Genre Bending Sounds of Nikita Afonso
We love the new single by Afonso. Her ability to craft a captivating indie honest track, while still having a killer sound and catchy chorus is near perfect. It is almost impossible not to sing along to “Holy My Heart”, and we dare …
