The talented songwriter Adam Melchor has been on our radar for a few years now, but we really think 2021 is his year. His songs are witty, charming, and can get your toes tapping. He toured with the incomparable Dodie Clark recently and …
Category: Pop
Our Favorite Thursday Songwriters
Ashley Strongarm – “Pushing Daisies” Ashley Strongarm is one of the more intriguing songwriters we have come across lately. Her songwriting is tight, clever, and relatable, while her sound draws from folk and modern singer songwriter influences. “Pushing Daisies” is an outstanding introduction …
TOLEDO: Storm Back With Impressive Indie Pop
At this point, duo TOLEDO have a solid grasp on their sound. It is incredibly dreamy and heartfelt, with every track a better exploration of sound than the last. Throughout the years, no band has been received with as much fanfare on Submithub …
Three “commercial” tracks with big hit potential in February 2021
RYD – “Take it to the limit” (Eagles cover)-Folks who have been reading my writing for a while already know of my fandom of the Eagles (much to my co-editor’s chagrin). I was thrilled to find this lo-fi cover of the hit song …
Three unique singer songwriters pushing genre barriers in 2021
Couchsleepers – “Monsters”-There’s a wonderful pop meets folk meets rock meets experimental energy to this track. The harmonies are my favorite part (a surprise to no one who reads this site regularly). I love the melodic energy at the heart of the track. …
Breakout Artists for 2021
DD Walker – “Only Two at the Start” This one is incredibly dreamy. The soulful vocals give us a certain calm we appreciate in this stressful time. The guitar carries the track in a loop that is equally as affecting. DD Walker is …
Three new tracks defining the “adult contemporary” genre in 2021
Gracen Reign – “Holy Water”-There are a lot of artists making the “powerful pop vocal” subgenre, so when we run across them it’s hard to have them really stand out. Gracen Reign’s POWER pop vocal is absolutely stunning and worth considering. The bluesy, …
3 Incredible Songwriters You Need to Hear
Girlhouse – “The Fatalist” We approved this song before we saw the music video. The song is an incredible expression of vulnerable songwriting, while the video is a beautiful expression of humor. The artist plays with themes of alienation and isolation as she …
Three indie pop artists to end your week on a good — “note”
Shawn Mathews – “Sunshine”-This track is a whole groove, I’ll be honest. It’ll make you pick up your head and carry on no matter what you’re carrying. It’s rooted in moving forward with a potential relationship, but there’s an evident air of “new …
Emma McGrath: Soulful Songwriter Shines
Emma McGrath – “Paradise (Live at Home)” There is a beauty to this one. We love live performances, and the young songwriter does not disappoint. With heart, vulnerability, and talent for days, Emma McGrath carries the track with her soulful sway and a …
