mou – “Gone Cold” In the world of contemplative singer songwriters, few are as talented as mou. The Australian songwriter shows his expert craftsmanship on his newest track, “Gone Cold”. Contemplating on his struggle with parental figures, the artist touches on something we …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three glorious lo-fi tracks to bring in a new week
Meera – “Keys”-There’s a gorgeous energy to this track from Meera. The lead vocal is quite stunning. The chromatic expressive style of the melody is also a great fit for us. The whole composition feels like the kind of understated and beautiful pop …
Album Review: Pharis and Jason Romero – Bet on Love
Pharis and Jason Romero live in Horsefly, a rural community home to some one thousand people in British Columbia. Over one hundred and fifty years ago, gold was discovered in the Horsefly River during the famous Cariboo Gold Rush, and subsequently, a small …
Three folk singer songwriters for your mid-July enjoyment
Jennah Barry – “Venus in heat”-There’s an entire mood to this track that resonates with me. By that I mean that I literally get chills listening to this song. Something about it feels inherently like a 70s era pop song, yet at the …
Three new Americana tunes to sweeten the genre
Dante Matas – “Not enough”-If you’re looking for a sweet, atmospheric style of Americana, give Dante Matas’s latest work a spin. The track balances acoustic guitar, lead vocal, and an organ really well. There’s a rich full band style that feels like it …
Three new unconventional indie rock tracks for your listening pleasure
Evan Effres – “Paradigm shift”-If you’re a fan of pop-flavored rock music, give Evan Effres a listen. This track is full of all the good vibes. I appreciate the way the mix puts the vocal out front. It’s incredibly satisfying to listen to …
Three energetic songwriters bringing a variety of genre blends to the forefront
Bridget Caldwell – “Kingmaker”-There’s an epic, cinematic energy to this track that makes it so much more than “just another” singer songwriter tune. That said, what I love about Caldwell’s songwriting is that you can tell this would work as an acoustic solo …
Three modern takes on folk music to reinvigorate the genre
Grae – “Like you”-The unique energy of this track is listed as “indietronica.” I call it folk music, though, because it has all the hallmarks of the genre. There’s a nice acoustic core, a clear and understandable lead vocal, and introspective (relatable) lyrics. …
Three captivating new singer songwriters to capture your imagination
Gracie Ella – “Lady”-Whew. I feel like there’s really nothing I can say about this vocal that you won’t hear by just… LISTENING. The soulful energy of this track is absolutely out of this world. It’s clear that Gracie Ella is familiar with …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to satisfy your soul
Chris Ho – “Borrowed books”-There’s something gently rewarding about this track from Chris Ho. The acoustic guitar works in perfect balance with the backing track on this one. The overall energy is genuinely calming. If you’re a book lover (like many music lovers, …
