Portico Blue – “I don’t wanna know”-Everything about this track feels smooth and just right. The groove moves along without being too rushed. The energy of the track is lively without being over the top. The vocal does a great job of expressing …
A pair of bluegrass tunes showing the old and new schools of the genre
Caroline Owens – “No More Blue Moons in Kentucky”-I love that this song makes an homage to one of the greatest bluegrass songs in history, “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” It’s a lament, though, about how things are different now. Owens utilizes classic bluegrass …
Three tracks in the pop rock and pop punk scenes that will make fans of us all!
Tree River – “Earthside”-I love a good power chord to open a song… but then when you follow it with a moving rhythm and powerful vocal, it’s definitely going to catch my interest. The easy comp for Tree River is the early 2000s …
Tips to Get Better at Playing Guitar
If you are thinking about how to improve playing guitar and getting better at it faster, then you are here at the right place. You might want to start practicing by playing with other people and jamming with friends on guitar. You could …
Unsettling and Emotive Post Punk
La Sécurité – “Hot Topic” This Montreal collective is incredibly engaging with thoughtful and alluring post punk. The final track off their debut album is unsettling but also very danceable, reminding us of early industrial. This was initially meant to soundtrack an avant …
Indie Rock to Expand Your Imagination and Shake Your Hips
Soda Blonde – “Bad Machine” This one has a killer groove. Danceable and refined, the Irish act are due for a breakout. Their second album is full of thoughtful lyrics soundtracked by fluidly engaging instrumentation. “Bad Machine” provides a singable chorus that is …
Three indie pop tracks for that mid-summer vibe
Man Alive – “Colours”-Some people use air conditioning to cool off in the summer, but Man Alive just use incredible melodic lines and great keys. The energy of this track is absolutely fantastic. I knew I liked it from first listen. The understated …
Album Review: HoJames Band Self-Titled
From the first notes of the HoJames Band self-titled album, I knew I was in for an Americana treat. The guitars drop with a timeless effect. It’s an album that shows reflections of great southern rock like Creedence and Skynrd. It’s a sound …
Three indie folk tracks to seep down deep into your soul
Brandon De La Cruz – “I Love You Babe” (Michael Hurley cover)-I actually didn’t know the original of this song, but De La Cruz captured my attention with this one right away. Sometimes whispery vocals can be challenging, but in this case they …
Three alt country tunes that keep us all honest
Nicky Diamonds – “The Ballad of the Lonesome Rose”-This song is a time machine. The moment you click play you will be transported back to the early 20th century in the beautiful origins of country music. The acoustic guitar, the crooning sincerity in …
