We thought about putting the NMF series on hiatus for the holidays, but what the heck! Let’s keep it going! We have some exceptional music coming through our submissions every single day, so there’s no time to rest. Let’s be of good cheer, …
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Three Unique, Artful Singer Songwriters
Singer songwriters seem pretty common in this day and age. But the thing is, there are a lot of copycat songwriters. It’s something truly exciting to find a songwriter who can write with a newness and rigor that pricks up our ears. These …
Album Review: Vintage Talk – Self Titled
Album Review: Vintage Talk – Self Titled From the first moment I heard the guitars from Vintage Talk, I felt a personal connection with their music. Probably no one will get this reference, but their acoustic style reminded me of an old guitarist …
Listen if you like Taylor Swift: Two Emerging Pop Singer Songwriters
Listen if you like Taylor Swift: Two Emerging Pop Singer Songwriters Maybe you’ve been a Taylor Swift fan for many years, but feel like you never hear anything quite like her. There are plenty of young ladies with acoustic guitars, but what is …
Four Exceptional Singer Songwriters
Photo credit: Sarah Zabic Four Exceptional Singer Songwriters We listen to so many singer songwriter submissions that, frankly, sometimes it can be hard for someone to stand out. Is it their vocal quality? Maybe the clarity in the melody lines? Or, as is …
Album Review: Adeline Hotel – It’s Alright, Just the Same
ADELINE HOTEL – It’s Alright, Just the Same Adeline Hotel is Dan Knishkowy’s project based out of New York and the latest album, “It’s Alright, Just The Same” is an eclectic, relaxing exploration of life’s beautifully ordinary moments. The second track, “Near You” …
Five Acoustic Singer Songwriters to Relax and Inspire
Five Acoustic Singer Songwriters to Relax and Inspire Acoustic singer songwriters are the people who show up at the party and win the hearts of everyone there. They can seemingly find a way to express deep emotion with a clever hook and a …
Album Review: Marie Danielle – Hustler
Album Review: Marie Danielle – Hustler Imagine silk laying on the floor, impossibly smooth and still reflecting brightly the light coming through the window. What color did you imagine? Was it a royal purple? Maybe a bright crimson? That’s what I imagine when …
Five Fabulously Talented Singer Songwriters
Five Fabulously Talented Singer Songwriters The task of the songwriter is complex; take an emotion or moment and capture it in song. Make sure that the mood of the music matches the feeling of the message. Also, it can’t be too cheesy or …
Album Review: Billie Marten – As Long As EP
Album Review: Billie Marten – As Long As EP The first time I heard Billie Marten sing was on an Ont Sofa episode. Her clarity was absolutely piercing. Imagine my surprise, then, to hear her opening line on her debut EP that sounded …
