Evergreen Stage: A Blend of History and Modernity The iconic Evergreen Stage in Los Angeles, known for its rich history, and the birth of hits from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, and Paul McCartney wasn’t always a recording studio. …
Album Review: KC Jones – Queen of the In Between
In a world where genre boundaries often feel rigid, KC Jones brings a breath of fresh air with her album Queen of the In Between, embracing the spaces where musical styles meet and merge. From start to finish, the album is a captivating …
Three brand new rock songs that will bring some excitement to your weekend
Jaeyla – “potential love song”-This song has it all; there’s a connection of different music styles from 90s alt rock to contemporary danceable rock and seemingly everything in between. There’s a liberated energy to the main lyrical message that feels just right for …
Three indie pop tunes that will make you stop what you’re doing and listen
march – “45 (I think about this all the time)”-When I first clicked play on this song, I thought of it as an acoustic folk song. But honestly, it captures the same kind of indie pop energy of artists that I love like …
Three new indie pop tracks that will help you connect with the emotion of the genre
The Palais – “Do You Really”-Fans of chill indie pop are going to find a lot to like in this song. Showing shades of late 80s pop rock music, there’s a cool energy to this track that makes it feel like it’s not …
Three dynamic indie rock tracks that will get you dancing this week
The Marley Woods – “Good Times”-There’s an optimistic energy to this track that tickled my fancy from first listen. The harmonies are good, a bit of a hat tip to the mid 20th century power pop bands, but really the sound is most …
Three exciting folk singer songwriters you’ll want to have on your rotation
N.A. Parsons – “Lucerne”-I’d be tempted to call this “power pop” due to how much it has those syrupy Beatles and Beach Boys harmonies. That said, the heart of the song feels more like a folk song. It has a heavy lyrical theme …
Album Review: Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno – Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno
It’s not often that an album feels both steeped in tradition and remarkably fresh, but Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno have pulled off something special with their self-titled debut. This is roots music in its purest form—a celebration of Appalachian and old-time influences …
Three brand new folk songs that are sure to capture your attention
Adam Wendler – “Bittersweet (Taste of Home)”-I liked this song from first listen but it continues to grow on me. There’s a charm to Wendler’s vocal that I appreciate. It’s a subtle rasp that gives it a characteristic tone, allowing the listener to …
Three new Americana songs that connect with the past
Talise – “Western Pine”-Something about old time instruments provides a warmth to a sound that I especially appreciate. I can hear that sound with this new song from Talise. It has an understated quality to it that makes it stand out from the …
