From the first time we heard Evan Bartels in 2017, we knew he’d be a steady character on our website. It’s not hard to hear why, either. His gritty folk style is something that stands out in this modern music age. Without the …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Pop music you want to have on your playlist before your friends
HAN – “gymnasion”-The lyrics to this song are complex and captivating. But I’ll tell you what made me fall in love with the track, it’s the dynamic electronic work on the chorus as it balances with the quality of the lead vocal. We …
Folk and Americana to sooth the soul
Titus Calderbank – “Mistakes”-This is one of the most impressive, dynamic Americana songs I’ve heard in years. I had never heard Calderbank’s name before clicking play on this song, but he won me over immediately. There’s a power in the vocal that really …
Featured Single: Mabes – “Saint”
Striking. This song is strikingly beautiful. I’ve long been a fan of the “girl and her guitar” style. Here with Mabes we discover a questioning, puzzled lyrical style that reveals a heart of seeking. It’s about self discovery with an enchanting acoustic guitar …
Mid-week potpourri playlist – songs about life, love, and loss
Hugo M Hardy – “Swallow Your Words”-If you’re looking for a song that can apply to many different situations, this easy going pop-flavored song from Hugo M Hardy will do the trick. It’s complex in places, but also accessible for anyone who has …
Eight exciting new emerging singer songwriters
Ariza – “Keep on”-This track is one of those genre wonders that seems to fit just about anywhere and nowhere. Something about it reminds me of some classics like the Eagles, yet it feels very new at the same time. I like the …
James Bay is BACK! With contemplative pop anthem “Bad”
That’s right, the brilliant songwriter James Bay is back with a brand new song that you’ll be dying to hear. It’s about love, of course. The soulful vocal from Bay is still evident. The guitar work here creates a sense of depth and …
Two Exceptional Must Hear Singles
Median – “Time Alone” We love this Philadelphia act. Reminding us of early Brand New and The Story So Far, they form tight and deeply emotive indie rock tracks that are sure to make listeners feel an exceptional array of feels. The shared …
They do make music like they used to – 2019 new music with classic styles
Carson James Argenna – “Budding Romance”-This is a lovely song. If you were a fan of great singer songwriters in the late 50s or early 60s (or grew up listening to them on “oldies” stations) you will love this song from Argenna. The …
Americana – Music from sea to shining sea
Farewell Company – “Shadows”-The jangly Americana style from Farewell Company keeps impressing me. I don’t always jive with this type of loose, party folk rock music, but this band seems to strike a chord (see what I did there?) with me. I think …
