*Fair warning: Fantastic Lyrics Ahead* Rocco! – “As You Please”-The line “put me on a pedestal just to leave me on the floor” is one of the most powerful lines I’ve heard in recent memory. This song is on a completely other level …
Category: Pop
Three upbeat pop rock tunes to bring a bit of vibrancy to your midweek
Galactic Twin – “Just Another Day Behind the Sun”-I can’t help but smile when I click play on this song. It has a joyfulness to it that resonates on each listen. The beat moves along nicely with a staccato element that makes it …
Three unique new singer songwriters that leave genre in the rearview mirror
Jessica Doolan – “Stay or Surrender”-Power pop. Singer songwriter. Dynamic vocal with impeccable range and exceptional control. Say what you will for superlatives, Jessica Doolan is absolutely a rising star! This song is evidence of Doolan’s incredible vocal control that allows these emotional …
Three dynamic and outstanding new Americana tunes that will all find a way to your playlist (and your heart)
Eli Fox – “Mark Twain”-I’ve been a fan of Mark Twain’s clever wit as long as I can remember. I dare say that Samuel Clemens himself would enjoy this track. It’s got a banjo, a lyric about a river, and a reference to …
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 …
2023 Album of the Year
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 10) Cat Clyde – Down Rounder-If you’re a fan of traditional country music, you probably already know Cat Clyde’s name. We’ve featured Clyde’s writing before, so when this full length album came out this year …
2023 Song of the Year List, 10-1
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 10) Blackwood Station – “Let Me Down Gently”-To no one’s surprise, it’s an acoustic singer songwriter that leads off my top 10 this year. I hadn’t heard Blackwood Station before this one, but it’s easy …
2023 Song of the Year List, 20-11
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 20) J.M. Clifford – “Complicated Man”-One of the themes that has always attracted me to quality music is the connection between the sacred and the profane. Clifford’s “Complicated Man” features both much like icons like …
Three new folk tunes that will bring joy to your spirit at the end of 2023
John Constantine – “What happened to sunshine”-As an avid lover of folk music and good harmonies, I fell for this song right away. Everything from the delicate acoustic guitar to the beautiful layered harmonies all work for me on this one. It’s a …
Three outstanding indie rock tracks to add to your upbeat playlist
Everyday Dogs – “Coworkers”-I don’t always approve a song because of the chorus, but this one definitely was in that category. There’s a chromatic chord change and some fantastic harmonies that really make it pop. I’m not even sure what subgenre to call …
