GoldenOak – “Islands”-If you’re looking for a crispy modern folk style, go no further than GoldenOak’s great new style. The electric guitar really shines through on this one and the vocals are really well done. It’s got a moving rhythm to it that’s …
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Three new rock tunes to get some SPRING in your step
Sweet Avenue – “Hey Phoebe”-The first thing I thought when I heard this song was the band Taking Back Sunday. I don’t even know if that’s a fair comparison because I don’t know this subgenre super well, but it was like an instant …
Artist Interview: Pop folk singer songwriter Adam Melchor talks new release “Begin Again” and his passionate fanbase
The talented songwriter Adam Melchor has been on our radar for a few years now, but we really think 2021 is his year. His songs are witty, charming, and can get your toes tapping. He toured with the incomparable Dodie Clark recently and …
Three unique textures in Americana music in 2020
davidwallace – “Forget who we are”-If you’re a fan of timeless rock music, you’ll enjoy this track from davidwallace. I find that that chorus has a rewarding repetition to it. The overall energy of the track will get your toes tapping. I rarely …
Three Americana tracks to make you fall in love with the genre all over again
John Mark Nelson – “Good to be home”-This is a beautiful nostalgic piece of music that will have you thinking about the holidays. In a year where many will not see family, this song will be a bit bittersweet. It’s easy going, relaxing …
Artist Interview: Mixtape for the Milky Way – Side project of accomplished singer songwriter Jeremy Messersmith
The first song I ever heard from the moniker Mixtape for the Milky Way came in as a submission in a stack of many other singer songwriters. The track was “Heavy” and it immediately lived up to its name. It was light hearted …
Three folk pieces from William Fitzsimmons, Galapaghost, and Jesper Hasnaoui
William Fitzsimmons – “As long as I can breathe”-Every time we get a submission from an artist the caliber of William Fitzsimmons, I pinch myself. He’s an iconic artist and definitely doesn’t need the press from a small time blog like ours. That …
Three incredible new singer songwriter tunes (and one song of the year candidate)
Mixtape for the Milky Way – “Video games”-I’ve been a gamer since 1989. I suspect that the artist and I overlap in a lot of ways in that regard. When I heard the quality of this recording, I was blown away. I was …
Featured Single: Adam Melchor’s “Last Song on Earth” is a song of the year candidate
Adam Melchor and Emily Warren – “Last song on earth”-I can guarantee Adam Melchor’s song “Last song on earth” will be on my end of year list, it’s just a matter of how high. This is a remarkable piece of music with glorious …
Album Review: Adam Melchor – Summer Camp
From the opening of Adam Melchor’s new album Summer Camp the listener is faced with a fundamental juxtaposition between the track going backwards and forwards. That probably sounds a bit crazy, but it works incredibly well. Adam Melchor is an insanely talented songwriter …



