Tyler Edwards – “Since You Came Around”-If you’ve ever had your world rocked by someone entering your life, this song will be lyrically relatable. To be honest, I found it a wonderful track for the balance of the ethereal instrumentation and the accessible …
Three excellent alt country tunes that will have you wondering what decade it is
Tailgator – “Cold Sunshine”-The fingerpicking on this song caught my attention right away. Once the vocal entered the track, I was definitely hooked. The lyrics are beautifully contradictory in the way that good country music can do. The genre blend of bluegrass and …
Three dynamic indie pop tunes to energize your late July
PARALLELZ – “Turning”-Give me a basic rock beat with some vibey guitars and I’m interested… add in a great vocal and I’m hooked. I like everything about this tune, but it’s the sincerity in the vocals that seals the deal for me. It …
Americana Album Review: Nick Taylor’s *Not Alone*
The production quality on Nick Taylor‘s new album Not Alone stands out right away on the opening track “Dogs.” It’s got that perfect blend of rock and country elements that situates itself right in the Americana scene of the 21st century. Fans of …
Three exciting new folk pop songs you’ll want to add to your summertime playlist
Abby Webster – “Entertainers”-Sometimes you find a song that combines genres in just the perfect way. That’s what happens for me when I listen to this song. The beautiful blending of country elements with folk and singer songwriter styles makes for a really …
Three indie pop tracks to bring some excitement this late July
Chloe Southern – “This Time Last Year”-When I tell people I like indie pop music, this is the kind of style that I mean. It’s hard to explain what makes it so good, but I resonate with the rhythm, the syrupy production style …
Eclectic Rock Acts Who Impressed Us this Week
Wodan Boys – “Power” This one makes us want to dance. In the shadow of Queens of the Stone Age and Royal Blood, Wodan Boys drip with swagger and cool. The act is releasing their third EP, which is an undeniable jump forward. …
Lumineers Member Shines on Latest Effort
Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips: “Dissolve” and “Bones There is an unmistaken feeling we get from listening to Stelth Ulvang. It is a feeling of a possible world that might not be as bleak as it seems. The spirit of the artist is …
Three exciting new folk tracks that will make you glad you follow the genre
Lingonberry Squeeze – “Don’t Leave Me In the Blue”-Any song that starts with a whistle solo is immediately going to capture my attention. When that transitions to beautiful vocal harmonies and a sincere folksy energy, I am certainly going to stick around to …
Featured Single: Kristopher James’s retro soul “Just Breathe”
Kristopher James – “Just Breathe”-Everything about this song pulled me in from the start. The vocal is great, the beat is engaging, and the horns set the mood for what feels like a timeless retro soul sound. I appreciate the quality from start …
