Brooke Stephenson – “Backbone”-If you’re looking for a timeless country music voice, look no further than Brooke Stephenson. I appreciate the earthy lyrics and driving rhythm. Something about the song seems to really defy genre. I’m not sure that it fits in any …
Three toe-tapping indie pop songs
Morningbird – “Nice to need you”-Not gonna lie, Morningbird might be my favorite new band of 2020. I’m pretty much saying yes to their music as I press play. The vocals are winning my heart while the Beatles-esque writing style makes me feel …
Three fancy new Americana jams
Kathryn Legendre – “One long sad song”-It sort of breaks my heart that a pure country tune like this feels more “Americana” than country in 2020. This song should be a top 10 country song as far as I’m concerned. Legendre’s vocal is …
Three talented emerging artists
Greater Bird of Paradise – “The Hourglass”-This is a delightful little piece of music with an engaging folk soul. The vocals blend nicely on this one. The electric guitar gives it a bit of a different direction, but it works. If you’re a …
Three emerging Americana songs
Party of the Sun – “79”-If you like the timeless folk rock energy that sometimes we call “Americana,” you’ll love Party of the Sun. Something about it feels like bell bottoms and sunshine. I mean, heck, there’s a prominent tambourine part. What year …
Three emerging songwriters
Grace Gillespie – “HUH”-If you’re a fan of old school folk music like Joni Mitchell and that era, Gillespie’s latest track “HUH” will appeal to you. It’s about acknowledging what you know deep down inside and how you should live your life. The …
A pair of indie pop gems
Liza Anne – “Bad vacation”-This track is about a difficult situation. The cacophonous sections help the listener connect with the angst of the songwriter. The composition feels like it could have come from the mid 80s. It’s an intriguing energy that we don’t …
Highly Compelling Songwriting
Radiochaser – “California Life” “A hopeful, post apocalyptic song about letting go of the vanity and greed that pervades everyday life” is how the songwriter explains the new track. It carries a level of optimism that is refreshing and needed during this current …
Three neoclassical tunes for your midweek
Billy Lockett – “One World”-We don’t get many neoclassical submissions like this, so I was eager to hear how it unfolded. To call it minimalist in the opening is a bit of an understatement. It’s got these long pauses that make you wonder …
This Week’s Best Indie Rock
Bedroom Days – “Blue Notes” FFO: The National, The Cure First, the band name seems to beautifully illustrate many of our days currently. Secondly, their sound on “Blue Notes” is incredibly relevant and emotive. It is a definite slow burning track that trades …
