Leila Marie – “Home for you”-The first time I heard this song I thought maybe I opened a music box. The melody, vocal tone, and unhurried acoustic guitar all feel dreamlike in the best way possible. Leila Marie has a gentle yet entrancing …
Three new Americana tunes keeping hope alive in 2021
Paige Shannon – “This house”-This is a sad song, admittedly, but it gives me hope for the genre. It’s about living in a house that doesn’t have the same feeling of home anymore after a major change. I suppose it’s about a breakup, …
Secondhand Sound Surprise With Thoughtful Indie Rock
Secondhand Sound – “Chesapeake” Besides having a great band name, indie rockers Secondhand Sound craft introspective tracks that will make fans of many. What makes “Chesapeake” so compelling, is how it breathes without rush or burden. Clocking in at just over 6 minutes, …
Three new rock tunes to energize your 2021 summer
Scoobert Doobert – “I live in California”-As an Ohio-based blog, we were taken aback by the lyrics of this song about a kid from Ohio going to Cali and bragging to all his friends about how much fun it is. The groove, though, …
Three new indie pop tunes to bring in the weekend
Two and the Sun – “Come away with me”-This is an up beat tune with some real toe-tapping enjoy. If you’re looking for a foward-thinking, energetic song that feels like what “indie pop” is by definition, give this track a chance. Even the …
Three inspiring adult contemporary tracks to capture your attention
Ma and Pa – “I’m not afraid”-If you’re looking for a piano-based song with a remarkable amount of intimacy and connection, check out Ma and Pa’s track “I’m not afraid.” Equal parts pop and endearing love song, the track manages to avoid the …
Retro Video Club Rock a “Disaster”
Retro Video Club – “Disaster” UK rockers Retro Video Club make their presence known on “Disaster”. The act burst onto the scene with a loud, fierce, and cheeky gem of a rock solute. The introduction is much appreciated for us and all rock …
Three singer songwriters to capture the spirit of the 2021 summer
Katherine Priddy – “About Rosie”-If you’ve been around my folk coverage at all in the past few months, you’ll know the name Katherine Priddy. I’ve been totally enamored by Priddy’s characteristic vocals. The lyrics on this track are also quite striking. The full …
Three engaging rock tunes that will change your perspective on the genre
Parents – “Birthday Party”-I don’t know what kind of magical production energy went into this track, but it absolutely and unapologetically soars. It reminds me of a track called “The House” by Air Traffic Controller a few years ago. If it’s any consolation, …
Three acoustic folk artists to inspire listeners this midweek
Charlie Marks – “Meet me oh meet me”– I appreciate the old time energy of this track from Charlie Marks. There’s a tinny sound to the string work here that makes me think of a bygone era of American music. With a healthy …
