We first ran across Cicada Rhythm several years ago. In fact, if you dig in our YouTube archives you’ll find a charming little interview with them. Since then, both the band and our website have changed quite a bit. Suffice it to say …
Category: Country
Get your hands dirty with some roots music – Lunchtime Playlist May 31
Jesse Daniel – “Looks Like Rain” -Daniel’s style is pure as the driven… rain? No but seriously this is a pure record that comes across as the real deal. The chord structure and slide guitar give it plenty of rootsy texture. Daniel’s voice …
Review: Songwriter Stephen Babcock Crafts a Fun Americana Gem
New York City based musician Stephen Babcock recently won our affection with his delightful single “Atlanta”. The track is a fun boost of pop Americana that can be found on his newly released EP Fiction.Babcock has many strengths that are showcased on the …
Album Review: Elizabeth Gundersen – Elephant Heart
A few years ago I had the privilege of reviewing Elizabeth Gundersen’s project Le Wrens. It was genuinely one of my favorite albums from a promising new songwriter. I was sad to hear that the Le Wrens project was discontinued, but when I …
The 7 Can’t Miss Tracks From This Week
Fulton Lee – “Baby Blue” We have been wanting to share this one for awhile. This is a rare gem of a track that has you from the first soulful note. Fulton Lee is a blast from the past 20 year old artist …
Choice Cuts to Start Your Week
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 …
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 …
Vintage Country Crooner Miller Campbell Doesn’t Disappoint
There has been a resurgence of classic style country in the recent months and we fully embrace this. Perhaps it is a call for something familiarly vintage or being fed up with the pop country blaring from many radio stations. Whatever the reason, …
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 …
Thursday Two: 2 Rising Songwriters You Need to Know
Amy Guess – “Sorry” “I’m sorry, sorry, that I’m not sorry” sings the Canadian songstress. The track is confident and enduring as she crafts a strong anti-love song on “Sorry”. Backed with the perfect amount of piano, her dark pop vocals punch and …
