Joey English – “Haven’t been myself”-Any song that talks about monsters in the first line gets a quizzical look from me. But what makes this new track from Joey English so good is the way that it just comes across as so honest. …
Featured Single: High Tropics – “Caroline” – A delightful surf rock tune
If you’re looking for some surf rock to ease your mind today, give High Tropics a spin. The energy of the track helps to channel some of your inner angst through the soaring electric guitars. The vocal does a nice job of sitting …
Top 20 Indie Rock Blogs for 2020
Welcome to the 2020 edition of this list. Before you all start cursing about what blog is or is not on this list, please keep in mind we take blogs under three criteria: frequency of coverage, depth of coverage, and overall design appeal. …
Three engaging folk songs for your weekend
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald – “Good plates”-The phrasing of this song is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. It’s a song about getting together with friends, something we don’t get to do much with the world the way it is. I love how the …
Three pop-flavored folk tunes for your Friday hangout
Simon Alexander – “Gloria”-There’s a calming energy to this track that won me over from first listen. Alexander is an artist we’ve featured in the past, so I wasn’t surprised by his great voice. But I was happy to connect with the group …
The Flops: Rock to Save the Planet
Allow us to re-introduce you to our new favorite rock act. Virginia founded, and New York raised, The Flops are everything you want in a rock band. Swagger, blues infused riffs, tight band chemistry and technical precision, and a complete rock vocal croon. …
Three new country tunes you won’t hear on the radio (but you should!)
Regan Stewart – “Drop dead gorgeous”-If you miss the old days of dirt-kickin’ tough ladies in country music, then take a spin with this Regan Stewart track. It’s full of all the vim and vigor of a woman defending her man from a …
Three bluesy singer songwriters you need to hear
Emi Meyer – “Space”-When I first clicked play on this track, I was surprised by the bluesy energy of Emi Meyer’s writing and vocal. It has a beautiful commercial polish, while still feeling authentic to the blues. It’s a bit like the Michael …
Three instrumental piano pieces for your midweek
Jacco Wynia – “Improbabilities”-There’s a calming sense to this piece that won me over from first listen. The whimsical rhythm of the lead line is perfectly balanced by the atmospheric work in the background. When it all comes together, I feel like I’m …
Genreless Songwriters to Watch
GRAE – “Permanent Maniac” At this point, you should already know of our affinity for GRAE. Her whispered vocals have deeply embedded themselves in our hearts and earbuds. On her latest track, the artist blends indie pop with a musical style all her …
