Eleni Drake – “Untitled” The sound of English songwriter Eleni Drake is unmistakably smooth. Mixing jazz and soul, the artist has a fresh sound that blends popular style with vocals that make you melt. There is a specific intimacy in her art that makes …
Category: Atmospheric
Fjord – “If I was to call”
Fjord – “If I was to call” -When I first ran across the genre of chillwave, I didn’t really know what to make of it. It’s chill, of course, but there’s also a kind of movement to it that you don’t hear in …
Acts to Watch in 2019
Little Brother Eli – “Oops” This energetic Oxford act will undoubtedly will receive comparisons to Maroon 5, and depending on how you feel about the Super Bowl headliner, don’t let it deter you. We have been following the up and coming act as they have …
Keeping up with Christian music
Harborside Music – “Won’t Wait Til Heaven” -Worship music can be difficult to assess when it comes to quality. Who is to say that one band is good in their offering to God while others are lacking? But Harborside have definitely created something …
Soul-moving music for your weekend
ViVii – “Savant” (Live) -I can’t explain what this song does to me, but it cuts through the air and speaks to me. I am not sure if it’s the beautiful guitar work or the soaring, delightful lead vocal. Whatever it is, the …
A midweek variety playlist with something for everyone
Will Wander – “Green Genevieve” -Will Wander is a clever name. Then there’s this infectiously fun folk style that will keep listeners around for a long time. Sometimes I think they channel the great folk bands of the 60s, but other times they …
Max chill variety list
The Ambient Light – “Will You Be Alright?” -If ambient chill music is your thing, you need to know about this band. The Ambient Light have an incredibly comforting sound. Synths can be so frustrating when you hear them all the time, but …
A Perfect Blend of Thursday Styles
Colton Venner – “The Cold Side” There is no mystery in our feelings for songwriters like David Ramirez. We love grizzled melancholy artists with old time country folk leanings. Singer Colton Venner refreshingly plays in this territory without inauthenticity or cliche. He is vulnerable and incredibly gifted …
Neoclassical to get the soul right
Neil Athale – “This is home” -I try not to be too autobiographical on this site, but less than two hours ago my wife and I purchased our “forever home.” There don’t need to be lyrics in a piece for a track like …
Thursday’s Best Tracks
Rubblebucket – “Lemonade” If you haven’t heard of this duo, you are welcome. Their mix of creativity and musical prowess is something of an art they have close to perfected. “Lemonade” is a track that is equal parts Beck and experimental jazz fusion. Vocally it …
