It’s been a weird week. How about you? I know when I’m feeling iffy about life, I tend to work it out with some new music. And by “work it out,” I usually mean either dance it out or JAM it out. (If …
Rising folk and singer songwriters to get to know
Kyler Pierce – “If I changed”-There’s a sincerity in this track that soothes my soul immediately. It carries an intimacy that reminds me of the early days of my own relationship with my beloved. The thing I wish I could tell those youngsters …
If it sounds good, blog it! Four quit hitting rock tracks —
nodisco. – “Thoughts from your car”-I really dig the energy of this track. I don’t use that as a throwaway line. What is “energy” anyways? Well it’s the stuff that makes you want to dance. It’s what puts a smile on your face …
Three neoclassical pieces to ease you into a new week
Christof R Davis – “Momentary”-Davis has a thoughtful articulation in the way he plays the piano. This piece speaks to me deeply, with a contemplative and relaxing style. There’s just enough space between lines to allow your mind to wander. It’s the kind …
Four Thoughtful Pop Jewels for the Weekend
Sometimes by the end of the week, I’m so tired that I can’t feel anything. I’m dead on my feet. (Or on my bed… binge-watching all the new Fall TV.) So, here are four amazing pop songs that will cause you to feel, …
Four new tracks we’re adding to our folk playlist
Cereus Bright – “All night”-We have covered Cereus Bright in the past because they have mastered the art of folk rock music. It’s a style that will put a smile on the face of people who enjoyed the emergence of the genre in …
Breakout Artist : : : Indie Hip Soul Blending Cautious Clay
“Ever since I started playing music, it was always about the feel,” says Josh Karpeh, AKA Cautious Clay. “There are a lot of things in art that you can learn by practicing or studying, but feel’s not one of them. It’s something you’ve …
Exploring various styles within acoustic music in September 2019
Tiz McNamara – “Days Like These”-Songs like this make me feel something deep inside that I can’t really explain. I guess it’s the honest lyrics meeting sincere songwriting. The expressive style defies easy genre and falls within this amorphous “singer songwriter” realm. But …
Kickin’ it with some brand new rock tunes
Of Gentlemen and Cowards – “Don’t Say”-I dig the up tempo style here. The guitar work is super clean, which allows the vocal to really soar on this track. Something about the full production (maybe it’s the tight harmonies on the chorus) makes …
Post Rock: : : : Heron and Still Motions Soar Past Genre
Still Motions – “Through Doubt, Comes Clarity” The build is a necessity when working within the instrumental musical space. This band has long mastered such a skill. Their crafting of an immersive and inviting experience is near perfect, as they blend creative instrumentation …
