Luke De-Sciscio – “The Tourist” We believe De-Sciscio is one of the finest songwriters we have came across in the last decade. His artistic integrity is only matched by his incredible talent. His voice has the power to both mend and break hearts. …
Three folk singer songwriters that you’ll want to put on regular rotation
Kate McGill – “Roadkill”-There’s a sweetness to this recording that is undeniable. The harmonies are absolutely magical. The lyrical concept is intriguing, with a gruesome image mix with such beautiful vocals. The juxtaposition between the lyrical image and the music is actually really …
Three softer rock tracks that bring energy and enthusiasm for this coming weekend
SYML – “Believer”-We’ve featured SYML a few times in the past, so it’s always nice to see them in the inbox again. This track has a lot of chill, romantic energy to it. The harmonies, as always, are fantastic. That line, “hold me …
Mild Card Drips Talent on Gritty Rock Classic “Cafe Cabana”
Mild Card – “Cafe Cabana” This one is dripping in the dirty rock style we cannot get enough of. “Cafe Cabana” is an absolute scorcher. The sound and swagger reminds us of Queens of the Stone Age, while still maintaining a distinct rock …
Luka State Channel Guthrie on Scorching “More Than This”
The Luka State – “More Than This” In the spirit of Guthrie and Springsteen, we find The Luka State. With scorching rock flare, the songwriting breaks hearts on a classic story of class struggle. We have listened to this act more than any …
Three folk rock tunes that you’ll want for your playlists right away
Levi Barrett – “Orofino”-This song… man oh days… hit me in a special way. The opening has a beautiful steel guitar that caught my attention, then the vocal harmonies took the song in a powerful direction. It just sounds like home, if you …
Three energetic indie rock jams to jumpstart your week
The Housing Crisis – “Better weather”-If you’re looking for an up tempo jam, “Better weather” has that with a wonderful relatable lyrical concept. It’s about feeling depressed or sad and waiting for things to get better. The pop rock energy of the track …
Three Americana tracks to bring a sense of order to this new year
Marc Delgado – “January”-Well, talk about a perfectly timed song! The lyrics are about enduring a long, cold January. We can certainly connect with this one. There’s an optimism to the lyrics, too, that I appreciate. It’s about focusing on the hope of …
The Mammoths Drip With Talent in “Blank Stare”
The Mammoths – “Blank Stare” We love the different sounds in this one. It has a beautiful mix of distorted and strange sounds, all anchored by a killer bass. Vocally, it drips with New York cool a la Strokes and Interpol vibes. However, …
A pair of folk tunes to help you through the emotional complexity of breakups
Meadowlark – “Goodbye”-The soothing acoustic guitar on this track immediately caught my attention… then the vocal came in and absolutely won my heart over. What a gorgeous piece of songwriting with a colorful mood that makes the song work really well. If you’ve …
