Take the songwriting of Conor Oberst and add some rock music. Then take the acoustic, emotional songs from Ben Harper and make them sound live. Then take the live sound of Bob Dylan and add a banjo. Then mix that all together and …
Category: Piano
Single Review: Sara Bareilles – Sweet As Whole
Sara Bareilles is really famous. She was in a commercial to introduce iTunes to the world, so there’s that. Her music fits with our style and she has a remarkable voice. She recently released a 5 song EP, which in itself isn’t that …
Scars on 45 – Scars on 45
A few days agao, I featured a YouTube gem by a band called Scars on 45, a quintet from Leeds, England. We’re all well aware of what it means to be a rock band from England, and while they aren’t the Beatles or …
YouTube Gem: Delta Rae – Chain on Love
On Saturday, I posted a review of a new band named Delta Rae. This 6 piece chamber rock band can sound like an orchestra, a rock band a la NeedToBreathe, and a phenomenal power pop band. If you want it, they pretty much …
Delta Rae – Carry the Fire
When I listen to indie rock music, and rock music in general, there are a few things that I listen for that make an impression on me. Obviously, the vocal quality and the way that quality interacts with the music is the first …
The Young Romans – Tiger Child
The Young Romans is a band in the fashion of The Civil Wars and She and Him, an alternative band that primarily consists of a man and a woman. The Young Romans could hardly sound more different than those band though. They are …
Nick Africano – The Butterfly Bull
Nick Africano’s music is unique in a sea of “this guy sounds like that guy” music. It doesn’t fit in a genre or style. We can give one concrete word for it. Nick’s music is good. We found his new album The Butterfly …
