Elijah Ocean is an artist from the great Los Angeles Area resembling a modern mix of folk and country in his latest album release “Bring It All In”, similar to the likes of Ryan Adams, Neil Young and even Noah Gundersen, Ocean holds …
Album Review: Dan and the Wildfire – Bull Moose – High quality bluesy Americana for everyone
Dan and the Wildfire are just the kind of band we like around here. They’re melodic, harmonic, and easy to connect with both musically and lyrically. They seems to tap into something that is deeply human, something that we all think, “oh yeah, …
Album Review: The Blue Cut Robbery – Coquette – Phenomenal rock EP ready to be called “classic” already
It’s evident that songwriter Matthew Mayfield listens to and expresses a wide variety of musical influences. But there’s no confusion in his background on this Coquette EP. Mayfield is letting Guns n’ Roses, ACDC, and Led Zeppelin shine through on every track. There’s …
Album Review: Silas Fermoy – Future Self – Sky’s the limit for this talented indie rocker
Reviewed by Hannah of Rock My Commute Now this is the kind of album I have been waiting for! Clouds That Dropped You is something that sounds new enough to be exciting, but familiar enough to be instantly appreciated. His picture may look …
Shore Thing – A well-crafted love letter to nature
Coming from Ontario, Canada, Shore Thing are a unique and refreshing blend of folk, soul, and indie rock. With a rush of creative bands coming from the great north, Shore Thing stands out as a relevant mix of earnest but carefree talent. Their …
Album Review: Coal Town Rounders – How It Used To Be – Traditional string music done right
It’s hard to explain to folks why some bands have “it” and some don’t, especially in the traditional music space. After all, every traditional band has a guitar, a banjo, and maybe a mandolin and/or fiddle. But the difference is all in the …
Artist Interview–Benjamin’s Brother
In January I reviewed an eclectic Brit-pop album from Israeli artist, Benjamin’s Brother. I thoroughly enjoyed the updated, timeless sound and the poignant, honest lyrics. When the opportunity to have a conversation with the creator of this album appeared in my inbox, I …
Album Review: Millions – Max Relax – Experimental, intelligent rock music
From the title of this new LP, it’s clear the band knows who they are. Millions are the kind of band that wants to chill their listeners, inspire us a little, and help us get to a better headspace in life. It’s about …
Album Review: Acoustic EP / Vol. 1 By Villafan
Review by Hannah for RockMyCommute JC Villafan’s music is a challenge to categorize into one particular genre, but you’ll find he is impossible to dismiss as an artist. Villafan can’t really be considered alt-country, neo-bluegrass, indie-folk, nor merely “pop” – because he goes …
Fool’s Gold – Top Album of ’15 Candidate
If you are anything like me, you spend the first few weeks of the New Year anticipating the first great album of the year. With ’14 in the books and ’15 picking up speed, it only becomes a matter of time before it …
