Sam Rappaport – “Til the morning comes”-I’m an absolute sucker for a good bluesy piano and this track has it in spades. I love the expressive melodic style throughout the track. I like the way the standup bass gives it that extra layer …
Category: Blues
Three bluesy singer songwriters you need to hear
Emi Meyer – “Space”-When I first clicked play on this track, I was surprised by the bluesy energy of Emi Meyer’s writing and vocal. It has a beautiful commercial polish, while still feeling authentic to the blues. It’s a bit like the Michael …
3 Uniquely Talented Songwriters
Glenn Thomas – “Black Muddy River” (Grateful Dead Cover) We were absolutely blown away by this one. From the intimate vocals, to the classic instrumentation, “Black Muddy River” is a representation of the best of us. After garnering praise from the likes of …
Featured Single: Gene Micofsky – “Bad Ways”
-These fuzzy guitars and driving beat will have you putting up your rock fist in no time. When Micofsky’s aggressive blues vocals enter the track, you’ll feel a burst of energy for sure. There’s a sort of “motorcycle shop” vibe to this song …
3 Favorite Rock Acts For Your Thursday
Stables – “Summer (And a Sunny Side of You)” This is perhaps the first quintessential summer track of 2020. The duo have a magically dreamy sound on their new track that helps us melt into sunshine. Vocally it has some great moments as …
Featured Single: Wyatt Edmondson – “Give a damn”
It can be difficult to define Americana as a genre, but when you hear a song like this from Wyatt Edmondson you know it fits. The elements of country, blues, and rock all fuse together for a really engaging sound. If you’re a …
Three tracks from Mark Pelli, Jonathan Wyndham, and John King Cave
Mark Pelli – “She’s got what I need”-This track is considered neosoul and we’re happy to cover it. The energy of the piece is rooted in love, of course. But the longing from the vocalist really pulls the listener in. If you’ve ever …
Quick Hit: Noah Vonne Wrecks With “Wreck Me”
Noah Vonne – “Wreck Me” If you dig slow burning soul jams, then allow us to introduce you to the smooth sound of songwriter Noah Vonne. “Wreck Me” is undoubtedly sultry, but also plays like a James Bond theme. Her voice carries the …
Valeree and Micaiah Sawyer are keeping vintage pop alive and you HAVE to hear it
Valeree – “Any other way”-The track oozes with sensuality, so be ready for that. The lyrics are naughty while still conveying a timeless sentimentality. This is about desire and lust, a celebration of the carnal. The instrumentation and composition is a modern twist …
Concert Review: Nashville’s Festivus — Guest Post by Ray Blair
Nashville’s Marathon Music Works is an excellent venue for a concert. It is a renovated former automobile manufacturing factory. The overall facility has a museum feel. It is a gallery of physical objects harkening back to America’s industrial past, and perhaps a simpler …
