KT Tunstall – “Human Being” We have always loved the creative spirit of Tunstall, and her new single is further proof of her solid songwriting and ability to rock a track. “Human Being” is incredibly catchy, which we come to expect from the artist, but surprisingly she also …
Category: Indie Rock
A variety playlist for early January 2019
James Smith – “Tell Me That You Love Me”-Since this track has over 3 million plays you might be thinking it’s not very “indie,” but we still want to support this kind of music. The vocal is outstanding and the easy going songwriting …
One Last Great Playlist for 2018
Calembour – “Yours and Mine”-There’s a gentleness to this song that speaks to me deeply. I think the easy comparison is Mumford and Sons, but really the sound stands on its own. The intimacy in the lyrics work really well with the captivating …
A Perfect Meditative Winter Playlist
Chloe Foy – “in the bleak midwinter” The delicate instrumentation on this received our attention immediately. This cover of a classic Christmas song, originating from a 1872 Christina Rossetti poem, is melancholy but vibrant, both attributes of the extraordinary songwriter Chloe Foy. Her talent is evident in …
Creative-Genre Busting-Must Hear-Artists
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 …
New Music Mix – A variety playlist of emerging artists
Brandon Jenner – “Face the World”-Jenner’s acoustic style is delightful, soothing, and engaging. I found myself instantly pulled into this interesting song. It’s got a John Denver relaxation to it with some thoughtful, William Fitzsimmons style vocals. The combination is electric and much …
2018 Album of the Year: Picks from Editor Greg Jones
It’s such an exciting experience for bloggers to look back on a year of great music. Where the song of the year list is largely idiosyncratic and based on a specific track “hitting me” uniquely, I find the album list is much more …
3 Terrific Young Songwriters
Greg Etter – “On My Way” There is a certain unmistakable quality to the music of Greg Etter. We were immediately reminded of artists like David Ramirez when we heard “On My Way”. His deliberate pace shows a mature artist hitting his stride, while layering to a …
Discover some chilling indie rock music
N Sherman – “I Used To” -The cool vibes on this track are fascinating. More atmospheric than a banger, Sherman’s style will make you take pause. Channeling a blend of grungy alt rock and modern post rock, Sherman’s vibe is contemplative. Take stock …
Folk Inspired Must Hear Artists
Okay Mann – “It Won’t Be Long” The word “cinematic” comes to mind when describing songwriter Okay Mann‘s new video. “It Won’t Be Long” was shot during a layover in Iceland and fits the idea of being left behind perfectly. There is a beautiful …
