From the first time I clicked play on a track from Ali Wick, I found myself drawn to a quality voice and a strong sense of melody. Then I was struck with the question of genre… is this pop? A little. Is it …
Category: Jazz
A pair of beautiful jazzy folk tunes with impeccable vocal work
Blair Borax – “Tender Lately”-If you’re a fan of chill Americana blending classic elements like folk and jazz, you’ll enjoy the talented singer songwriter Blair Borax. There’s an expressiveness in the vocal here that is hard to find in music today. It’s timeless …
Jazzy, Funky, Beautiful: Featured Single “The Edge of Life” by Daniel Fiamengo
Daniel Fiamengo – “The Edge of Life”-This is a remarkable piece of songwriting that brings together jazz, funky, and an energy that you’ll have a hard time finding anywhere else. Fiamengo’s lyrical message encourages us to stop being afraid to live; it’s a …
Featured Single: Unique jazzy folk “I’d Rather Not Know” by Sinnober
Sinnober – “I’d Rather Not Know”-There are layers to what I love about this song. In a silly, surface way, I really like that the song *feels* like a holiday song. A bit deeper, though, I love the way the harmonies feel so …
A Brief History of Women in Rock
by guest writer KC Women have been the backbone of rock and roll music for decades. Starting with jazz and soul, transitioning into the punk, grunge, indie, and emo movements, women have been a vital part of the music industry. Today, they are …
Three calming new neoclassical pieces for your summer relaxation playlist
Liz Mathieson – “epilogue: a place above the clouds”-I love this piece. I suppose it’s because it reminds me of 19th century music. But there’s something sweet and charming, like a Ken Burns documentary, that emerges when listening to this track. Mathieson has …
Album Review: Ethan Gruska’s 2020 album En Garde
Ethan Gruska is an amazing songwriter who has written a number of songs you’ve heard and loved, but maybe didn’t know it. This song is a folk masterclass, incorporating lyrics that are critical of the music industry and modern society. More than anything, …
Three captivating brand new tracks that prove they do still make music “like they used to”
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 …
Three genre bending tracks for those who are looking for something different
Counting Chances – “Fine fine fine fine”-The first time I heard this song I wasn’t sure what to do with it. The epic jazz vocal in the opening is really moving. I figured it was just going to be a kind of classic …
Featured Single: Julia Lucius – “Know You” is a jazz tune that tips its hat to the past
When I first clicked play on Julia Lucius’s song “Know You,” I was impressed with the relaxing production style. Once Lucius began singing, I was stunned by the overall quality. The vocal sounds vintage in some places, but quite new in other ways. …
