Couchsleepers – “Monsters”-There’s a wonderful pop meets folk meets rock meets experimental energy to this track. The harmonies are my favorite part (a surprise to no one who reads this site regularly). I love the melodic energy at the heart of the track. …
Three peaceful neoclassical pieces for your easy going weekend
Steve Luck – “The key”-There’s a peaceful mood to this piece of music from beginning to end. I particularly appreciate the sense of dynamics here. Both tempo and acoustic dynamics help to create wonderful textures in the track. I don’t know the meaning …
Three new Americana tunes for your tender hearted weekend
Hayden Arp – “Holding on”-This song starts off good and swells to an excellent track. I really love the harmonies on this track. There’s a lush quality to the composition here. I definitely find myself humming and singing along with this one. The …
Breakout Artists for 2021
DD Walker – “Only Two at the Start” This one is incredibly dreamy. The soulful vocals give us a certain calm we appreciate in this stressful time. The guitar carries the track in a loop that is equally as affecting. DD Walker is …
Three more intriguing folk tunes for your midweek
Cereus Bright – “Give me time”-If you’re looking for a mid 60s folk style, definitely give Cereus Bright a spin. We’ve covered this artist in the past and it’s easy to hear why. All of the key elements of melody, composition, and style …
Three new tracks defining the “adult contemporary” genre in 2021
Gracen Reign – “Holy Water”-There are a lot of artists making the “powerful pop vocal” subgenre, so when we run across them it’s hard to have them really stand out. Gracen Reign’s POWER pop vocal is absolutely stunning and worth considering. The bluesy, …
Three new folk acts who demand your attention
The Collection – “Blue day”-If there was a “sound” that defines why I started writing about music, it would be something like The Collection. Rich, rewarding harmonies and a sweet acoustic guitar define the track. It feels human, comfortable, and a lot like …
Luke De-Sciscio: : : Site Favorite Songwriter Continues to Shine
By now, our affinity for this songwriter is evident. His creative song structure is unlike anything we have heard in recent years. The talent of De-Sciscio is how he crafts a type of sonic mood that stays longer than the track plays. The …
3 Incredible Songwriters You Need to Hear
Girlhouse – “The Fatalist” We approved this song before we saw the music video. The song is an incredible expression of vulnerable songwriting, while the video is a beautiful expression of humor. The artist plays with themes of alienation and isolation as she …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your Monday
Jason Piquette – “Fill”-The layers of acoustic guitar on this track are absolutely fantastic. I don’t often use the phrase “ear candy,” but this song really feels like that. It’s so rich and rewarding. I appreciate that the song dwells in the lyric …
