Scott Kirby – “Cool Water”-I don’t always approve blues tracks, but when I do it’s because they tap into something deep. This track feels timeless. The lyrics are easy to follow, the chord structure feels familiar, and the overall style is engaging. This …
Two of the Most Intriguing Downtempo/Electro Songs We’ve Heard This Week
There are lots of words for Downtempo/Electro music out there. Atmospheric. Ambient. Bedroom. Minimal Electro. Ethereal. Neoclassical. The list goes on and on… and on. But what term I cannot say is the best to describe it, I can say of one of …
Exploring various textures of independent pop music in 2019
Matthew Mayfield – “S.H.A.M.E.”-Fun fact: Matthew Mayfield is a major reason I became a blogger. This latest salvo from Mayfield shows off his exceptional songwriting chops yet again. The attitude is reflective of a rocky relationship, but the track will have a lot …
Five inspiring singer songwriters, including the iconic Joshua Radin
Joshua Radin – “What Would You Do (Refugee Song)”-Listen to the words. Think about these lyrics. Think about what you should do about the crisis Radin’s writing about. Radin’s heart is on his sleeve with this beautifully engaging acoustic anthem. The song is …
Featured Single: The Honest Heart Collective – “Fine”
If you’re a fan of up tempo indie rock tunes, you’re going to love this jam from the Honest Heart Collective. It’s honestly one of my favorite songs I’ve discovered this year. The up tempo energy is infectious. The vocals, both the lead …
A pair of neoclassical pieces
Sleepy Songs – “Finland”-If you’ve been around our neoclassical posts for any length of time, you’ve seen this artist featured in the past. Sleepy Songs brings a wonderful vibrancy to composition and expression. The overall sound is one of contemplation and introspection. I …
Tuesday 3: The Best Tracks You Will Hear
Simen Mitlid – “Reality Tsars” Hailing from Norway, songwriter Simen Mitlid crafts intricate and lush soundscapes equal to his picturesque homeland. His dreamy vocals play wonderfully with a swelling sound which illicit nostalgia and beautiful thoughts of another world. What makes Mitlid such …
Five gifted emerging singer songwriters
Stephen Babcock – “Devil”-The production of this track is out of this world. Everything from the lead vocal, expressive guitars, and backing band all click here. If you’ve ever been a fan of southern blues, especially with that Mississippi delta feel to it, …
Some Boundary/Genre Pushing Pop Gurus Ready to Wake Up your Weekend!
Esbie Fonte & Temi Vila – “Maybe Next Time” Ethereal and full of dark whimsy (yes, that’s a thing), this pop/electro gem is full of passion AND pain. It’s a great marriage of genre tropes and boundary-pushing elements. Amidst the beautiful twilight of …
A new music mix with something for everyone – rock, singer songwriter, and pop
Jack Greenwood – “A song about time”-Jack Greenwood reminds me of the first time I heard John Mayer’s music. It was just so refreshing. In a world of over-produced drivel, it was nice to find someone who could play clean lines on a …
