The Gus Glynn Band – “Old songs”-Something about the lead vocal on this song reminds me of George Harrison. The spirit of this track seems like something old George would have appreciated as well. There’s a nice texture to the electric guitar here …
Three fabulous rising star singer songwriters
Zleep – “My love”-If you’re looking for a relaxing folk tune, definitely give this one a spin. There’s an intimacy in the vocal harmonies that won me from first listen. Something about the slowed down two step and the electric guitar kind of …
Three emerging singer songwriters for your playlist
JMES – “Hopeless romantic”-The pop glow on this track is positively infectious. The way the backing track connects with the mood of the vocal is really good. The lyrics have an abstract meaning that is open to the interpretation of the listener. The …
A pair of relaxing neoclassical pieces
Raffaele Grimaldi – “Elegy for I”-The calming nature of this piece is evident from the outset. I was moved by the subtlties in composition here. The two hands of the piano player feel like different instruments in the mix. The music box style …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to make your midweek
SYML – “The Dark”-We’ve covered SYML in the past and it’s easy to hear why we keep saying yes. The intimacy in the recording style is fascinating. The purity of the vocal is absolutely the central point of the tune. Something about this …
Three engaging new Americana songs
Brock Mattsson – “Are you thinking of me?”-If you’re a fan of old school country, you know the kind — the smoke-filled tavern style country music — then you’ll love Brock Mattsson’s latest tune. It’s a love song to the ultimate degree. It’ll …
3 Exceptional Songwriters to Soundtrack ’20
Frogi – “Millisecond” “Millisecond” is a blast of soothing indietronica that reminded us of the likes of Maggie Rogers. The young songwriter, croons with an impressive range that stops listeners and demands them to take notice. The LA artist does it all, talented …
Mr. Gnome and Chipotle: Cleveland Rockers are Back
Last year, I was sitting in a local Chipotle enjoying dinner when I heard something incredible. What tends to be the best restaurant as far as playlist, I often hear tunes I love there. This time, however, was a sort of justified moment …
Three peaceful folk songs to set your week straight
Mona Lisa Tribe – “What else (is a man supposed to do)?”*Trigger warning: Sexual assault.-This track is gorgeous even while being about an ugly subject. It’s raising awareness to men who claim to have “control” but then do not honor the desires of …
Three genre-defining Americana tunes
Travis Shallow – “Let it pass”-Something about the recording space and resonating acoustic guitar really works on this song. Once the vocal enters, gruff and direct, there’s a powerful truth-telling message here. Far too often we sink our hearts into something that’s not …
