Here we have a folk song called “Home” from talented singer songwriter Joshua Hyslop. We’ve covered him before and find his intimate acoustic style to be quite pleasing. It might just be the perfect relaxing music you need on a Monday afternoon in …
Album Review: Dawson Hollow – Boy of My Youth (NMF Ep 72 Winners)
In their debut LP, the sibling quintet of Dawson Hollow brings together a fun and spirited collection of folk-rock tunes. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Avett Brothers and First Aid Kit, Boy of My Youth showcases the magic of sibling harmony while …
Brand New Music – Check out some hot releases for February 9th
We no longer run #NewMusicFriday here, but that doesn’t stop us from bringing you the hottest new music we get. Some of these tracks are going to absolutely MELT you, even though it’s winter. I hope all you Casey Kasem fans appreciate my …
Awolnation’s Newest Video for “Handyman” is a Warm, Lyrically Impressive Gem
Awolnation’s mastermind Aaron Bruno recently released the group’s third album, which is a welcome evolution of the band’s sound. Case in point, “Handyman” is a described straight up love song with some of the most personal lyrics of their career. Starting with a …
Thursday Two: 2 Rising Songwriters You Need to Know
Amy Guess – “Sorry” “I’m sorry, sorry, that I’m not sorry” sings the Canadian songstress. The track is confident and enduring as she crafts a strong anti-love song on “Sorry”. Backed with the perfect amount of piano, her dark pop vocals punch and …
The Midweek Playlist – An Eclectic Americana Adventure
Are you ready for this? Probably not. Check out this eclectic mix of American traditions ranging from folk to blues. Dawson Hollow – “Hills and Roads” -We have a feature coming soon on these folks since they won a contest on our site …
Have you heard about Alan Barnosky?
Fans of old school folk music get comfortable because I’m about to introduce you to a new favorite artist. I’ve covered Alan Barnosky around here before, but I want you to take me seriously. If you’re a fan of Mandolin Orange style new …
Freja Frances Crafts a Haunting Piano Driven Tale on “Papercuts”
Freja Frances – “Papercuts” The piano/vocal combo on this track is extraordinary. The heartbreaking talent here is more than palpable and is sure to bring a variety of comparisons to more renowned artists. The artist explains, “The single is about a feeling of …
Three Catchy Rock Jams
Loud Forest – “Out of My Head” The married LA duo has a talent for creating catchy tunes. “Out of My Head” plays like a Matt & Kim track and is every bit as fun. They mix electro pop with textured rock drums …
Seven Singer Songwriters You Won’t Believe You Don’t Already Know
For all of you who love to discover talent before the rest of the world, you’re going to love this list. Unlike some of our lists that include major artists who squeak in, these are all artists from the depths of the indie …
