Few bands have the ability to grab and hold your attention immediately. UK dream guitar pop outfit Swimming Tapes do just this. Their blend of airy vocals interweaves with a beautifully layered sound that you will be hard-pressed not to fall in love with. Their …
Category: Pop
The Sound Of Gender
So there I was writing my weekly piece on the best music I heard within the last seven days desperately searching for a theme to tie it all together. On this particular day I was floored by three incredible songwriters who all just …
Artist Feature: Emerging folk singer Cale Hawkins (NMF Winner Ep 59)
Cale Hawkins’s track “The Ferryman” was one of the most gripping first-listen “wow” reactions I’ve had all year. It really is that kind of powerful influence and I can’t totally explain why. Whether it’s the intricate lyrics or the overall theatrical feeling of …
Nancy Wilson Talks Her New Project, Layne Staley, And Gives Advice For Young Artists
“This is the band I always wanted to be in,” says Nancy Wilson of her new project. The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Heart founder has recently released a new album with an incredible list of collaborators that they named …
The Three Best Tracks We Heard From This (Or Any) Week
Katie Herzig – “Strangers” “Strangers’ is one of the first songs I wrote for the new album,” Herzig explains. “Over time I fell in love with the simplicity and chillness of this song and wanted it to be the first on my record. …
New Music Friday – Episode 66 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
So we’re not sure about the whole hashtagging of #NewMusicFriday in the headline. We were doing that. Now maybe not? If any of our readers are SEO gurus, what say you? Anyways, you’re not here to talk about websites, you’re here to listen …
Legendary Punk Act X Celebrate 40 Years And We Talk To D.J. Bonebrake About Legacy And Advice For Rising Acts
Being together for over forty years does not necessarily exempt you from the touring lifestyle. “We are currently traveling around in a van between Minnesota and Milwaukee,” shares drummer for legendary LA act X, D.J. Bonebrake. Currently on their forty-year anniversary tour, the …
Tuesday Double Spin: Two Incredible Tracks You Need To Hear
Black Coast (feat. Ponette) – “Medicine” New York rooted artist Stan Rapport’s project is something to behold. Co-written through emails and demos sent with Helene Svaland, singer of Norway outfit Ponette, the haunting space this track fills is similar to Phantogram. It plays …
New Music Friday – Episode 65 – Please vote in the poll at the bottom to decide who wins a feature!
These contests are heating up lately with some really impressive vote totals. Have you been out here pounding the pavement for your favorite artists? We’re glad to hear it! Please keep sharing the love and the great music. Mar – “Ghost” -This is …
The Two Best Tracks We Heard Today
Layne – “The Fog” The synth on this one is especially gripping. The sound of this duo provides just enough nostalgia to break your heart before coming in with a refreshing wave of rising electro pop. The vocals of lead-singer / guitarist …
