After recently putting “top tracks” on some Spotify lists, I was reminded again of the incredible quality of music that these bands are sending us. Really, really good music ends up only getting a handful of votes in these contests. But this is …
Category: Soul
5 Outstanding Atmospheric Artists to Fuel Your Tuesday
LPX (Lizzy Plapinger of MS MR) – “Tremble” There is an incredible raw energy on this one. The aggressive confidence in this punches our souls in the best of ways. She not so delicately bounces from pop sensibilities to Hole style alt rebellion …
Quick Hits: Samuel Jack and Danny Starr – Two Dynamic Singer Songwriters You Need to Hear
Samuel Jack – “Refugee There is something refreshingly confident in the sound of this UK songwriter. Mixing a perfect blend of blues, soul, and classic rock, Jack is able to tell a story without leaving a catchy sound behind. It is no coincidence …
#NewMusicFriday – Episode 44 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
This week we have a real variety for you. There’s a bit of rock, of course some acoustic singer songwriters, and maybe a few unexpected sounds in there as well. We love putting these together, so sit back relax and listen to them …
3 Outstanding Tracks From Untypical Genres
Kero 1 & Azure – “Jazzhop” If you read us a ton, you know we cover music pretty indiscriminately. Case in point, this track by old soul hip-hop rising stars Kero 1 & Azure. We typically don’t cover a lot of genres like …
5 Of The Best Tracks We Heard This Week
Sidi – “Trip” The quantity of electronic music has far exceeded the amount of quality art in the same genre. It is an arena that is difficult to break out of the typical mold. When we find an innovative artist in this space, …
Artist Spotlight: Mac Ayres – New soul songwriter provides soulful “easy” listening
I’ve been waiting to write this since the week Mac Ayres won his contest. Some of you may have caught my interview with him a few weeks ago. Check that out if you want to know more about his back story, but here …
Artist Interview: The New Respects – We catch up with the new soul darlings of destiny
There is something refreshingly different about the Nashville four known as The New Respects. While few musical narratives are the same, theirs is a story of resounding luck or providential favor – depending on how you choose to see such things. The young …
The 3 Most Compelling Rock Tracks We Heard This Week
Tusks – “Toronto” The project from the expressive Emily Underhill and written in the city it is named after, “Toronto” has an incredibly affecting feel to it. She is able to create a wall of sound that reverberates as much in your soul …
Artist Interview: Mac Ayres – Long Island New Soul Artist and Producer Making a Name for Himself
Artist Interview: Mac Ayres – Long Island New Soul Artist and Producer Making a Name for Himself From the first glorious, glowing sounds on Mac Ayres’ track “Easy,” it’s obvious that he’s got that something special. Soul music has its own character that …
