Northern National are a cool indie rock band. I mean all indie rock bands think they are cool with their fashion and trendy style, but seriously these guys ARE cool. You can hear in the layered sounds and pure vox that they know …
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Album Review: Rob Reid – Paradise (Winner of New Music Friday – Ep 13)
Rob Reid writes real music that will put you in mind of guys like Tom Petty and Don McLean. He’s not the type to adjust what he sings to the charts or the whims of some type of industry survey. He sings about …
Album Review: Gina Royale – Brain Waves (Winner New Music Friday – Ep 11)
Gina Royale writes with an upbeat and engaging style. It could be called pop rock. Royale’s vocals are enjoyable and the songs come along comfortably. Her entry beat out some really talented artists in the New Music Friday competition, so enjoy this dynamic …
Album Review: Anna Elizabeth Laube – Tree
Anna Elizabeth Laube | Tree Anna Elizabeth Laube funnels a tapestry of odes, laments, prayers and wishes into her latest album Tree to create a collection of songs that are at once heartwarming and boldly questioning of the boundaries between love and time. …
Album Review: The Internal Frontier – Self Titled Debut
The Internal Frontier | The Internal Frontier The Internal Frontier’s self-titled EP is like a 1,000 watt blast-off into space on a magic carpet, captained by a jolly skeleton and fueled by what feels like alarming amounts of caffeine and good vibes. “Wake …
Album Review: Jaden Larue – In My Bones (NewMusicFriday Ep 10 winner)
Album Review: Jaden Larue – In My Bones (NewMusicFriday Ep 10 winner) Jaden Larue’s voice is really familiar, even if you’ve never heard her sing before. She sounds like someone you’ve known your whole life. But then she happens to have darn near …
Album Review – Dreambeaches – Habits (Winners of #NewMusicFriday Episode 9)
Album Review – Dreambeaches – Habits (Winners of #NewMusicFriday Episode 9) By: Brad Johnson Buffalo, New York’s Dreambeaches debut Habits introduces us to an ambitious, if a tad scattershot, new band. The six song EP works as a fitting template for the band’s …
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 …
Album Review: Wilco – Schmilco
Album Review: Wilco – Schmilco Guest Post by Brad Johnson Wilco’s tenth studio album sees Jeff Tweedy and co in a nostalgic frame of mind. Throughout their career, Wilco has pioneered experimentation within classic rock and country soundscapes, but on Schmilco, the band …
Album Review: The Marrieds – Fire in the Flame – (NewMusicFriday Winner Ep 8)
Album Review: The Marrieds – Fire in the Flame – (NewMusicFriday Winner Ep 8) The Marrieds are a talented folk duo that seems to be able to explore deeply human emotions with sweet, subtle music. They offer a bilingual mix of music that …
