Matthew Mayfield – “S.H.A.M.E.”-Fun fact: Matthew Mayfield is a major reason I became a blogger. This latest salvo from Mayfield shows off his exceptional songwriting chops yet again. The attitude is reflective of a rocky relationship, but the track will have a lot …
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New Music Round Up – some of the best in folk, singer songwriter, and indie pop – August 2019
Joe Dolman – “Happy for you”-Dolman has been one of the biggest surprises of 2019 for me. His songwriting feels really fresh. There’s a crisp pop energy to the music at times, yet I don’t feel like it’s derivative or mocking any previous …
Mid-week potpourri playlist – songs about life, love, and loss
Hugo M Hardy – “Swallow Your Words”-If you’re looking for a song that can apply to many different situations, this easy going pop-flavored song from Hugo M Hardy will do the trick. It’s complex in places, but also accessible for anyone who has …
Ten emerging singer songwriter gems for our readers
Callum Pitt – “Here if you need”-I like the easy going style that Callum Pitt brings to his music. There’s a familiarity to his rolling folk style that feels comfortable and engaging. When you take the full song in, it’s a really good …
Singer songwriters for this April rain
Katie Bird – “Put You Away”-The songbird’s voice on Katie Bird is absolutely beautiful. I love the way the lines of this track lead so easily into one another. The acoustic guitar provides the base to a thoughtful track. The lyrics will make …
New music potpourri – March 2019
Human Barbie – “The Village Priest”-There’s something soothing about this song’s construction. The guitars sound vintage and the lead vocal is understated, but it seems to work really well. It feels like a deep cut from one of your favorite 60s bands. I …
Mid-week music mix – folk, rock, and indie pop
The Currys – “Fault Lines”-If you’re new around here, then let me tell you a secret; I’m a sucker for harmony vocals. I absolutely love when they come with an enjoyable song and a melody that pulls you in. The Currys have a …
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 …
Indie rock and indie pop hidden gems – January 2019
Superheart – “Talk About It”-I can hear the criticisms now “how is this a hidden gem? It has over 2000 plays!” That’s how. It only has 2000 some plays when it should have hundreds of thousands. Seriously this band, this groove, this chill …
New Music Potpourri – Trust us on these and find a new favorite
Kelsey Waters – “I Pour” -Sometimes it can be hard to believe that “country music” in its current iteration is anything like its roots. But honestly, artists like Kelsey Waters come along and remind me that all is not lost. The lyricism in …
