Michael Stovall entered our Second Annual YouTube Battle of the Bands and won the FOLK category. His reward was… well… questions from us! Oh and some guaranteed coverage of his album. Check out these awesome interview questions provided by our own Kate Bee …
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Beth Whitney – “Sweet on You” – Americana love song that’ll make you swoon
Beth Whitney’s voice reminds me of Sara Watkins. Besides that, she’s just wonderful. From the banjo to the standup bass and the overall composition, this is just a hit. It’s a hit in the Americana folk way that fills me full of all …
Kina Grannis – Elements – Gorgeous female vocals make eloquent songwriting soar
Kina Grannis is a supremely talented musician. Her vocals are out of this world. I’ve been keeping an ear on her for a while now, but this new album really takes a superb step up. The production quality on the album is of …
Maggie Rogers – Blood Ballet – Emotional, captivating singer songwriter sings her heart
Maggie Rogers is, frankly, one of my favorite finds of 2014. From her single “James,” the first time I heard it on bandcamp, I was taken by her style and tone. She is, in a word, stunning. I was extremely excited to get …
Quinell – ‘Til We’re Free – Versatile Singer Songwriter with Pure, Crisp Sound
We get a fair number of submissions from independent artists, so it’s extremely rare to find an artist that can stand above the rest, but Quinell is one of those singer songwriters who really has that “it” factor. His songwriting is genuine and …
Brittany Myers – Rather Be – Artfully crafted music by Seattle singer songwriter
I reviewed Brittany Myers’ EP, Demons, in 2013. I wrote, “I’m truly looking forward to Myers getting where she wants to be musically, and if ‘Demons’ is indicative of what the future holds, I’ll definitely be sticking around to see what comes next.” …
Maggie Rogers – “James” – Advanced single before full length album later this summer
Maggie Rogers is an exceptionally gifted singer. From the time I clicked play on this single “James” I knew she was a talent I wanted to hear. We’re currently working to get an advanced review of the new album for you all soon. …
Aliza Carter Band – Clearer – Breathtaking new album with powerful, transcendent harmonies
When I first listened to this album I emailed the band with excitement. This is honestly one of the best albums of the year, regardless of genre or label level. It’s breathtaking and incredible. There are harmonies on top of harmonies on this …
James Bay – “Let it go” – High solo male lead with crystal clear intonation, the real deal
James Bay is the real deal. He’s been compared to a number of other artists, but honestly his sound is just really spectacular. He’s both intimate and arena-worthy. He could soar the highest heights or fill the cracks of the smallest room. There’s …
DA and the Jones – Sirens – Endearing, genre-defying independent music
They are a male and female duo, but if I say that you’ll start thinking about the Civil Wars and the like, but they are a completely different sound. Think timeless sounds with a fresh, crispness that makes them exciting and relevant. The …
