I need to start off with a public apology: I wanted to review this album over a year ago. I should have cleared the deck to work on this one. It’s such an incredible album and deserves your immediate attention. If you’re looking …
The Best New Rock
Lost Woods – “Sleep” We would honestly be surprised if “Sleep” does not make Lost Woods a household name. Their beautifully crafted wall of sound comes back aces on their follow-up. This is quintessential indie rock. The track has a deep breath of …
Three of my favorite new folk songs, including a song of the year candidate
Hollow Coves – “Hello”-This is not to be confused with Hello, Coves Hollow. It’s Hellow Caves, Helio. Howdy Cloves, Hell no. Wait… *ahem* No but seriously I love this song. There’s a calm, peaceful nature to the acoustic work. The lyrics are endearing …
Three rock tunes to get your toes tapping this weekend
Highline – “Call out”-Every once in a while a new rock track just does it for me. It checks all the boxes and feels right. The kickdrum, the vocal, and of course some gloriously soaring guitars… “Call out” is a rock track that …
Three poppy singer songwriters to provoke your emotions
Jack Kessell – “Let me forget you”-If you’re looking for an easy going folk tune that will have you reflecting on lost love, give Jack Kessell’s latest a spin. Something about his lonesome, crooning sincerity reminds me of the great Scott Avett. The …
How Pop Music Found Its Way to the Casino
The death of the ding The old casino sound was not subtle. It was a wall of clatter: bells, synthetic chimes, machine chirps, overlapping jingles, all trying to win your attention at once. It made sense in a room full of mechanical and …
Three chill neoclassical pieces to bring in the weekend
Meg Blumberg – “Extant”-If you’re looking for a neoclassical piece to bring calm, Blumberg may be one of the best composers out there. It’s interesting to me that this piece is slow and methodical, but does not offer the sleepiness of so many …
Premiere: Moon Walker Rock “Tear Down The Wall”
Moon Walker – “Tear Down The Wall” Your Thursday needs an extra boost. We got you. LA duo Moon Walker absolutely rip through our favorite rock genres with a throwback gem “Tear Down The Wall”. Yes, the instrumentation is gritty and urgent, but …
Three indie pop tracks to inspire your midweek
Ali Awan – “Climb”-From the first time I clicked play on this song I was surprised by it. The energy is good with a groove that makes me move every time. But the vocal is just perfectly nestled into the instrumentation. You can …
Three tracks from the Americana and country would that will surprise you
The Lowdown Drifters – “If I had a dollar”-If you claim to like Americana music, then you will certainly love this track from the Lowdown Drifters. Honestly, if I made a “top tracks” list for Americana specifically, this would make it. The production …
