Heatlamps – “Something other than goodbye”-I dig the chill beat and the killer harmonies on this track a lot. The whole thing feels like a warm, comforting sweater. I can’t help but dig the way the electric guitar breaks stand out so clearly. …
Category: Atmospheric
Thursday 3: The best mix of styles you’ll hear
Oscilla – “This Kind of Love” The voice of Frances England (aka Oscilla) has a beautiful croon. It has a rare disarming quality we don’t find much. Lyrically, it tells the story of her and her husband who took a road trip after …
3 Intriguing Songwriters
Reed Gaines – “The Weather” We love the style of songwriter Reed Gaines. His skill is found in crafting an atmosphere and mood that invites listeners into a thoughtful and warm sonic space. On “The Weather”, Gaines shows a seasoned subtlety while still …
Something Entirely Different: 3 Stop and Listen Tracks
The Heavy Hours – “Don’t Walk Around” 2020 needs this track. A fun and lovely track, “Don’t Walk Away” encompasses the accepting hold of folk rock. Mixing multiple genres, The Heavy Hours play a tight but bouncy and fun sound that drips with …
Genreless and Unique: Snowdreamer Rock
We try to humbly champion the unique art that comes from the musical community. Across the world, we receive submissions that don’t fit neatly into genre, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. For an example of this, listen to Snowdreamer. The …
Song Spotlight – Cristina Spinei “Il Nodo”
Good weekend, fellow (home)travelers! As life continues to be insanely upside down and continually throwing us all for a loop, spectacular music is more necessary than ever! I had to honor of listening to this neo-classical composer recently and her work wowed me, …
Headclouds Shine With LoFi Rock
Many bands try to get a certain hazy and shimmering lo-fi sound. What separates UK act Headclouds is there ability to craft expressively sprawling tracks like these, while still providing emotive harmonies which carry the style into new territory. The band weave beautiful …
Albert Kass Crafts Dreamily Needed Tunes
Albert Kass – “Darling” “Darling” is the dreamy track we need right now. It’s hopeful and sentimental style shows a budding talent ready to win over hearts and ears. With the acoustic guitar backdrop, the track seems much fuller and richer than the …
Needed Songwriters For This Moment
Asia – “Cold Sweat” If a voice could ever capture a feeling, it is that of young songwriter Asia. The Brussels artist crafts beautiful tracks with incredibly personal lyrics while supporting a more minimal style sonically. Her recent releases have been championed by …
A pair of delightfully dreamy tracks for your meditative state
Elephant Castle – “Cool to be unhappy”-This is the picture of perfection when it comes to psych rock. I absolutely loved this track from the first time I clicked play on it. The vibes are glowing and full of positive energy, despite the …
