Kyler Pierce – “If I changed”-There’s a sincerity in this track that soothes my soul immediately. It carries an intimacy that reminds me of the early days of my own relationship with my beloved. The thing I wish I could tell those youngsters …
Category: Pop
If it sounds good, blog it! Four quit hitting rock tracks —
nodisco. – “Thoughts from your car”-I really dig the energy of this track. I don’t use that as a throwaway line. What is “energy” anyways? Well it’s the stuff that makes you want to dance. It’s what puts a smile on your face …
Four Thoughtful Pop Jewels for the Weekend
Sometimes by the end of the week, I’m so tired that I can’t feel anything. I’m dead on my feet. (Or on my bed… binge-watching all the new Fall TV.) So, here are four amazing pop songs that will cause you to feel, …
Breakout Artist : : : Indie Hip Soul Blending Cautious Clay
“Ever since I started playing music, it was always about the feel,” says Josh Karpeh, AKA Cautious Clay. “There are a lot of things in art that you can learn by practicing or studying, but feel’s not one of them. It’s something you’ve …
Post Rock: : : : Heron and Still Motions Soar Past Genre
Still Motions – “Through Doubt, Comes Clarity” The build is a necessity when working within the instrumental musical space. This band has long mastered such a skill. Their crafting of an immersive and inviting experience is near perfect, as they blend creative instrumentation …
Exploring various textures of independent pop music in 2019
Matthew Mayfield – “S.H.A.M.E.”-Fun fact: Matthew Mayfield is a major reason I became a blogger. This latest salvo from Mayfield shows off his exceptional songwriting chops yet again. The attitude is reflective of a rocky relationship, but the track will have a lot …
Tuesday 3: The Best Tracks You Will Hear
Simen Mitlid – “Reality Tsars” Hailing from Norway, songwriter Simen Mitlid crafts intricate and lush soundscapes equal to his picturesque homeland. His dreamy vocals play wonderfully with a swelling sound which illicit nostalgia and beautiful thoughts of another world. What makes Mitlid such …
Some Boundary/Genre Pushing Pop Gurus Ready to Wake Up your Weekend!
Esbie Fonte & Temi Vila – “Maybe Next Time” Ethereal and full of dark whimsy (yes, that’s a thing), this pop/electro gem is full of passion AND pain. It’s a great marriage of genre tropes and boundary-pushing elements. Amidst the beautiful twilight of …
A new music mix with something for everyone – rock, singer songwriter, and pop
Jack Greenwood – “A song about time”-Jack Greenwood reminds me of the first time I heard John Mayer’s music. It was just so refreshing. In a world of over-produced drivel, it was nice to find someone who could play clean lines on a …
Marny Proudfit: Breathtaking Songwriting
Ever once and awhile, when the musical forces that be grant us extended grace, we come across a song that strikes us immediately before nestling deep into our battered soul. Such a track meets listeners where they are, expressing some deep truth about …
