Beta Radio – “Way of love”-I once tried to get Beta Radio to play at a college where I was teaching. They just seem like the perfect band for a college campus, you know? It’s such a delightful, inspiring, harmonic sound from Beta …
Three neoclassical pieces to set a peaceful mood
Val Giamo – “Jade”-This piece has a lovely jazz core to it. You might not hear it on first listen, but some of the chord developments feel like early jazz to me. The easy articulation on the piano makes for a very peaceful …
Three remarkable folk tunes to improve your week
The Paper Kites – “For all you give” (ft. Lucy Rose)-We cover a lot of folk duos around here, so it’s really something when one stands out like this. It’s a beautiful, thoughtful, engaging style. The peaceful delivery of each vocal line works …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 8
Emma Halpin – “Cupid”-Stop reading and listen.-Okay now you are allowed to read again. Fans of Dodie Clark and Tessa Violet can have a brand new artist to love in Emma Halpin. From the first time I heard this song my mouth actually …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 7
Ivory Lane – “December”-I can’t get enough of Ivory Lane’s vocal quality. In the indie music world there are a wide range of voices, but Ivory Lane might be one of the best. I think the easy comp here is someone like Adele, …
Three breathtaking neoclassical pieces for the eye of this late summer storm
Hideyuki Hoshimoto – “Voyage”-I have become a sucker for the recording sounds of the pedals and mechanics of the instrument. It feels more alive, more real, more analog to me. I adore the phrasing of Hoshimoto’s composition here. It feels like a quiet …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 6
Seanie Bermingham – “By lake or by sea”-The tenderness in this song is absolutely astonishing. The easy going acoustic guitar work helps to ease the listener into a poetic and moving composition. If you’re looking for a song to add to your acoustic …
3 of the Best New Indie Rock Acts
Glom – “Matches” There is something incredibly “warm” about the sound of six piece alt act Glom. Their production transmits a spirit of hope and burden free refuge, while their guitars still rock at a high level. Seriously, check out their long instrumental …
The Art of Self-Expression: Chappell Roan’s Eclectic Fashion and Country Music Revolution
Chappell Roan is finally having her moment in the spotlight, and it’s well deserved. The Missouri-born singer-songwriter has been making waves with her bold, theatrical performances, unapologetic self-expression, and, more recently, her unexpected dive into country music. If her trajectory is anything to …
Three Americana tracks featuring different textures of the genre
Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys – “Out of time”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know that I am a fan of retro soul. Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys tap into that with a brilliant contribution …
