March 1, 2019. Put it in your calendar. It marks the release date of this debut EP and it makes me so beyond excited to dig deeper into the captivating Jenny Kern. The EP is full of texture, nuance, and genuine talent. It’s …
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Polar Vortex Dance Party – A playlist to get moving!
Tim Atlas – “Dizzy”-Disco is back, baby! But did it ever really die? The recent trend in bringing back the glowing synths of the 80s is turning back the clock a bit further. Tim Atlas channels his inner BeeGee in this fantastic dance …
Album Review: The Other Favorites – Naysayer
We’ve written a great deal about the work of Josh Turner and Carson McKee on our site. It’s probably no surprise that we’re excited to dig into their recent venture on Naysayer. I’ll be blunt with my critique; if you’re a fan of …
Soul-moving music for your weekend
ViVii – “Savant” (Live) -I can’t explain what this song does to me, but it cuts through the air and speaks to me. I am not sure if it’s the beautiful guitar work or the soaring, delightful lead vocal. Whatever it is, the …
4 Genre-Pushing Indie Artists to Watch Out For
“Intuition” by Nathaniel Talbot Bluesy and soulful sound, powerful lyrics, and strong vocals… yes, please! It’s interesting that he chooses not to jump to a traditional first chorus as is generally called for. He has a musical interlude in place of it between …
Artist Spotlight: The Tallest Man on Earth’s Remarkable Artistry – The In Light Demos
If you’re not familiar with The Tallest Man on Earth‘s music, I’d be surprised that you somehow found an indie folk blog. But here’s a brief introduction to his music. Kristian Matsson is the “Tallest Man on Earth,” a Swedish singer songwriter who …
Album Review: Good Old War – Part of Me
If you’ve ever read my bio on here, you’ll note that Good Old War is listed as one of my major influences. In fact, it was one of the bands that created the blog at the start. Casey Karger (the cofounder) and I …
Album Review: Eli Forrest – Intertwined (Winner NMF Ep 55)
If you’re a fan of singer songwriters, Eli Forrest is an artist you’ll want to know. Whether you compare him to artists from the 60s or more recent talents like Kyle Cox, Eli Forrest is a force to be reckoned with. He’s a …
Top Tracks from #NewMusicFriday Episodes 1-10 in a Spotify Playlist
This playlist is from tracks that did pretty well in the New Music Friday contest (meaning people liked them) but didn’t all win a full album review. Give the playlist a listen. If you like this format and would like to see the …
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 …