If you have been to the site before, you may have noticed that we’re big fans of Elliot Road. The Kansas brothers, James and John Beasley, crafted one of our favorite albums last year with “The Dust Covered Man”. There back to recording …
Category: YouTube Gem
YouTube Gem: Delta Rae – Chain on Love
On Saturday, I posted a review of a new band named Delta Rae. This 6 piece chamber rock band can sound like an orchestra, a rock band a la NeedToBreathe, and a phenomenal power pop band. If you want it, they pretty much …
Youtube Gems: Gangstagrass
Anyone familiar with the incredible FX show, “Justified”, will be familiar with Gangstagrass, the uniquely awesome bluegrass/rap hybrid. If you haven’t watched Justified, go watch it RIGHT NOW and then go download the awesomely titled “Rappalachia” album. This first song is the most melodic and …
YouTube Gem: Hoots and Hellmouth – Why Would You Not Want To Go There?
Hoots and Hellmouth have an aggressive folk sound. The voices and instruments are very rich sounds. Comparing them to, say, Mumford and Sons is like comparing chocolate cake (Mumford) to really rich super sweet chocolate cake (H&H). What I mean by that is …
YouTube Gem: Rusty Clanton – Everytime
Rusty Clanton has a great high-tenor lead vocal. He is a wonderfully optimistic songwriter that puts listeners in mind of the beach vibes of Jack Johnson and Colbie Caillat. We like this new post from Rusty and hope you like it too.
YouTube Gem: Lovers “Shepherd of the Stray Hearts”
by Guest Writer Iris Sandjette Carolyn Berk, of Portland-based Lovers, masterfully crafts lyrics that draw you into a song’s emotional space: “I asked for answers from the ocean waves. ‘If it’s meant to be then it will be,’ they said.” Stripped of the …
YouTube Gem: Anna Rae Band – “Inheritance”
Anna Rae recently released and album Peddler’s Wares. This first song off of the album is a cute little mandolin folk tune that many of our readers will adore. Check out the link for more of Anna Rae’s album. Don’t forget to share with …
YouTube Gem: David Mayfield and Rebekah Jean, “Dim Lights, Thick Smoke, and Loud, Loud Music”
David Mayfield is an artist we’re keeping our ears on around here. He’s a close friend of the Avett Brothers and brother to Jessica Lea Mayfield, oddly enough an artist who’s been compared with Rebekah Jean. This recording by the infamous but awesome …
YouTube Gem: If Birds Could Fly – “We Got Love”
This is one of the most phenomenal songs we’ve ever found on YouTube. That is not an exaggeration for dramatic effect. Just… click play. The band is called If Birds Could Fly and they feature the vocals of Miss Brittany Carter. After you pick …
YouTube Gem: Wylie Hunter – “Child of Summer”
This is a true YouTube Gem. At the time we found it, it only had 3 views. We’re hoping that you all will love it as much as we did… and that you’ll share Wylie’s talents widely. His vocal tone is awesome and …
