Alice Bloom – “Moon River” ft Alec Gaston-When I first clicked play on this track I was immediately blown away. Of course “Moon River” is an iconic pop song in the US. It’s really hard to imagine a version like this until you …
Three folksy singer songwriters you need in your life
MBG – “Tell me”-This song breaks my heart. It’s that simple. I feel what this artist is feeling. The beauty of the guitar juxtaposes itself with the pain of the lyrics so well. The crooning humming after the first verse just… hits me. …
Three unique new country tunes to get you going
Brit Taylor – “Broken Heart Breaks”-It’s unbelievable how a good timeless country sound can cut through the noise. This track was co-written by Brit Taylor, Dan Auerbach, and Joe Allen. The country and folk bona fides drop through on this one. I love …
Dreamy and Expressive Songwriters You Need to Hear
Laevendel – Darkness Loves Cold” How do we explain this one? Seriously. Words like “beautiful”, “captivating”, and “emotive” are certainly correct, but we find them lacking a little bit. “Darkness Loves Cold” has a captivating warmth which we are hard-pressed to find a …
Three songs for your 2020 playlists
Ron Pope- “If love was easy”-Ron Pope is an incredibly talented songwriter. He’s a hard one to say “no” to because every single track has such a high standard. The poetic lyrics and hypnotic fingerpicking are always a joy. Pope’s characteristic tenor lead …
Three engaging new singer songwriters for your midweek
Emily Brimlow – “Misfits”-There’s a fun funky beat to this track. It’s got an island vibe, I guess you’d call it. Fans of Jack Johnson and similar artists will enjoy this track from Emily Brimlow. The production is outstanding, making for an easy …
Featured Single: Adam Melchor’s “Last Song on Earth” is a song of the year candidate
Adam Melchor and Emily Warren – “Last song on earth”-I can guarantee Adam Melchor’s song “Last song on earth” will be on my end of year list, it’s just a matter of how high. This is a remarkable piece of music with glorious …
Three new folk tunes that are full of life and spark
Jacy James Anderson – “Just ain’t home”-Well there are a lot of songs called “Home” in the folk tradition, so it’s really interesting to have a kind of “anti-home” track here. Anderson brings a nice classic folk energy with a quality lead vocal. …
Your Essential Tuesday Rock
Weal – “New York Noise” We appreciate bands that let music lead their art. Weal do this in an exceptional way, but more importantly, have the musical chops to build suspense and mood. Their post rock instrumentation is tight and mature, while still …
Three remarkable new songs from rising star Derek Luttrell
Just for a bit of context here, realize that these tracks came in as separate submissions (as we request). These were all chosen as remarkable tracks that I wanted to feature. I am a big fan of this new work from rock singer …
