Danny Starr – Darling Danny Starr’s new release, Darling, dives straight in with voice, guitar, drums and bass hitting your ears in an instant, wasting no time at all and demanding your immediate attention. This insistence is appropriate as the title track is …
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New Christmas Music – 2016 Holiday Music from Jenny & Tyler, Penny & Sparrow
If you’re a fan of quality Christmas music in the folk and folk pop world, here are two spectacular albums. We’ve feature both of these artists for their other work, so when we found out they were doing Christmas music, we could wait …
Album Review: The River Has Many Voices – Ash St.
The River Has Many Voices – Ash St. The River Has Many Voices’ most recent release, Ash St., conveys a careful optimism through a grounded, simple style, exulting the beauty of everyday moments. The album begins with a piano ballad and uses an …
Album Review: Matthew Mayfield – Recoil
The opening riff on Matthew Mayfield’s new album Recoil is a redefining moment for his music and therefore his fans. While we’ve always heard an earnest songwriter expressing thoughtful lyrics, there’s something captured in the guitar that is itself emotive. Recalling some of …
Album Review: The Ballroom Thieves – Deadeye
One of the best things about running a music blog is that you get to decide what to cover. Sometimes that comes with official editorial policies and a fancy process. Other times you just hear something, fall in love, and decide to write …
Album Review: Faultlines – Telephone Philosophies (NewMusicFriday Episode 16 winner)
My first impression of Faultlines was something like, “oh wow, these folks can SING.” The lead singer sounds like Jennifer Nettles and the overall sound reminds me a bit of the progressive bluegrass band The Green Cards. If you’re a fan of pop …
Album Review: Autrey – Chemical Lonely EP (NewMusicFriday Episode 15 winner)
Autrey has an intriguing sound that feels like a good adult beverage; there are some sweet flavors, but also some things that will kick you hard. As it all comes together, you find yourself feeling a sense of sophisticated pop music. Autrey writes …
Album Review: Becca Roth – Unstable EP
Becca Roth is one of the most talented singer songwriters I discovered in 2016. Her vocal quality is consistently impressive and her songwriting is personal, evocative, and genuine. As I listen to the tracks on this excellent EP, I can’t help but feel …
Two Acoustic EPs You Need to Hear: Kyle Cox and Jeremiah Daly
Anyone who has followed our site over the past year knows that managing editor Greg Jones is a big fan of sincere singer songwriters. Being able to find someone who can deliver a witty or thoughtful lyric over a well-played acoustic guitar is …
Album Review: Brent Cobb – Shine on Rainy Day
Let’s not mince words; this is the country album of the year for me. Brent Cobb is the perfect singer songwriter. He’s a blend of John Denver with a touch of John Fogerty. He’s got a sincerity that reminds me of what people …
