From R&B to indie rock to metal, artists across various genres have written songs about theexcitement of taking chances. Songs revolving around this theme often make direct referencesto gambling or use it as a metaphor for uncertainties in life. Keeping up with that …
Off the beaten path country music worth giving a spin
Mikaela Finne – “When you lose”-If I told you this artist was from Nashville and comes from a long line of country artists you’d probably believe me. Instead, she’s from Finland and has been writing music out of Stockholm, Sweden for years now. …
Marny Proudfit: Breathtaking Songwriting
Ever once and awhile, when the musical forces that be grant us extended grace, we come across a song that strikes us immediately before nestling deep into our battered soul. Such a track meets listeners where they are, expressing some deep truth about …
Indie rock that stands out from the crowd
Foxfire Run – “Dear Mrs Young”-When it comes to indie rock, there’s a saturated market. It takes something truly special for a track to stand out and Foxfire Run do that here. Maybe feeling a bit more like older “alt rock,” the mix …
Female Pop Vocalists to Watch Out For
Every once in a while, I hear a vocal that makes me want to move. — Go, be, do, dance… whatever! Here are 4 female indie-pop vocals that I just simply had to bless you with! GRAACE – “21st Century Love” Vocally, this …
Singer songwriters to steal your heart this weekend
Kimberly Knighton – “Nobody Knows”-Something about Knighton’s voice reminds me of a musical theater soloist. There’s a gorgeous purity in her vocal that I rarely find in music these days. The production is a bit more contemporary pop than what we typically cover, …
Hollow Coves Craft Incredibly Heartfelt Folk
The Brisbane duo known as Hollow Coves strive for more than simply making hits. While their talent is in many ways unmatched and more than capable of generating an audience (the over 40 million streams of versions of “The Woods” is proof), the …
Neoclassical music for your late summer relaxation
Gianluca Piacenza – “Sometimes”-I have to be honest the sound of the pedals and the “room” makes this a truly unique recording. I actually find it earthy and engaging myself. Something about Piacenza’s melody here just speaks to my soul. It’s thoughtful and …
Let’s get some indie pop excitement!
Jillian Francis – “Won’t be you”-This is a relaxed track in the opening, but stick with it. The energy really takes off. If you listen to the lyrics, it’s about confronting reality and deciding to move on from someone. If you’ve ever been …
Partner Content: Folk – Back to the Roots
Folk music – back to our roots Music has always been all around us – nothing that’s news, right? Although, as humans, we tend to take things as granted, including the culture in which we grew up. Generally, we don’t pay much attention …
