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 …
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Album Review: Mark McAdam – Shimmers
Album Review: Mark McAdam – Shimmers Mark McAdams’ new album Shimmers is a gorgeous exploration of genre, playing with soundscapes and pop sensibility, anchored by strong lyrical content and keen musicianship. As you listen through, you’ll hear the influences of the Beatles and …
Three Outstanding Singer Songwriters
Three Outstanding Singer Songwriters When it comes to writing good music, artists have to not only discover something within themselves “worth saying” but they also have to make us, the listeners, feel it too. That’s an astonishingly difficult task. Then music critics (ew, …
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: Frances Luke Accord – “Fluke”
Frances Luke Accord – “Fluke” Frances Luke Accord released their album “Fluke” this past May and you should really know about it. While the album title might suggest otherwise, “Fluke” is a collection of careful, hauntingly thoughtful songs that are sure to pierce …
Album Review: Miner – Tuanaki
Album Review: Miner – Tuanaki The defining characteristic of Miner’s brand of indie rock is total immersion; the sound pulls you deeply into the song, requiring a kind of concentration. This is not just the trashy background music for your keg party. This …
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: Jeremiah Daly – The Darkness Will Be Over Soon
Album Review: Jeremiah Daly – The Darkness Will Be Over Soon Phrasing might be the most under-appreciated element of good performance and it’s particularly important when delivering carefully crafted, poetic lyrics. Jeremiah Daly, a Jacksonville singer songwriter, is gifted at the art of …
Album Review: The Wealthy West – Long Play
Album Review: The Wealthy West – Long Play Americana can be such a strange label, everything from honkytonk country music to folk singers in sheep’s clothing. The smooth-voiced Brandon Kinder brings a genuine sound to the band The Wealthy West that is thoroughly …
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 …
