Brother Ryan – “Seasons”-There’s a magical feel to this track that I can’t quite put into words. I guess it’s the electric guitars that crescendo and rise throughout the track. The pop style vocals work really well with the overall energy. The understated …
Impressive Songwriters to be Thankful For
John John Brown – “On Black Friday I Met Jesus” There are a few things that immediately win us over if you want us to pay attention to your art. First, theological songwriting that can be both sardonic and deep. This songwriter is …
Three captivating indie folk tunes that’ll make you take notice
J Lind – “So it goes”-I rarely even read the “copy” on new music, let alone quote it, but this one is incredible. It says this song was inspired by “the allegorical lyricism of Leonard Cohen, the style of Randy Newman, and the …
Three folk singer songwriters to get your week going
Tom Butler – “The Storm”-This is a beautiful, tragic, glorious song. They say the blues are the purest form of heartache, but I’m pretty sure this is acoustic folk that bleeds all over the world. The line, “we mourned the memories we could’ve …
Perfect Indie Holiday Playlist: Part 2
Hannah Campbell – “For the Kids” This is not the typical festive Christmas jam, and perhaps this is its strength. Carrying a bit of her own creative magic, songwriter Hannah Campbell crafts an emotive and relatable track that is good for any part …
Sunday Retro Reviews: Creed “Human Clay”
We are starting a new feature today where we look back at classic, not so classic, and downright under appreciated albums from years past. Our friend Adam Hardwick has graciously decided to share some of his faves with us. Enjoy! Creed Makes Post-Grunge …
Three new folk tracks for excitement and renewal
Sophie Morgan – “Unwinnable war”-The relaxing acoustic guitar on this piece will pull you in, but Morgan’s graceful tone and articulation are really what make it stand out. The lyrical content about being stuck in a war with no end… well, that’s about …
Three indie rock tracks to liven up your weekend
Yukon Blonde – “YGTT”-This track has a little bit of funky, a little bit of sass, and a lot of good time. If you’ve ever been infatuated with someone for their looks or their swagger, you’ll enjoy this track. There’s not much for …
Three neoclassical pieces to bring calm in uncertain times
Tristan Eckerson – “Soma”-The timing of this piece is really captivating, pulling the listener in right from the start. It’s almost hypnotic in the way the left hand waltzes and the right hand tells a story. The combination is quintessential neoclassical writing. I …
Three indie folk songs to prepare you for the weekend
Taylor Nathan – “Devil and the deep blue sea”-The acoustic singer songwriter style is a quick way to get my attention, but not many artists can keep me intrigued. Nathan’s songwriting prowess echoes the classics while forging its own identity. I am pleasantly …
