Muddy Ruckus – “Bellows to Mend” -If blues are your thing, you need to spin Muddy Ruckus. We’ve covered them many times on the site, but they keep blowing us away with their solid work. It feels gritty and raw, yet the performance …
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Two massive hits from the UK – Greg Holden and JC Stewart
In lieu of a lunchtime playlist today I want to share two songs and I want you to listen to them both carefully. These are incredible songs from two superbly talented artists. First is a guy you’ve heard about on our site, the …
Amp up your weekend playlist – Late Lunch Playlist May 25
Orla Gartland – “I Go Crazy” -Sometimes relationships are smooth and butterflies, but sometimes they are conflicted and distruptive. The latter is the subject of Gartland’s song “I Go Crazy.” Love can be so enrapturing and fascinating, but it can make us feel …
A playful music mix – Lunchtime Playlist May 17
Whitney Fennimore – “Stones” -This track is full of excitement but also deep sincerity. The central metaphor about “throwing stones” pulls together the raw emotion of reconciling a relationship. Anyone who has ever gone through a rocky time in a relationship will enjoy …
Three Indie Acts We Love: Scott Jackson, Miner, and Canyon City
It’s really easy to get jaded with the music industry these days. The Billboard is riddled with sleazy stories and uninspiring music. So when we find these artists that we love – truly, madly, deeply (so to speak) – then we really have …
Melis – “Flower” a sweet and tender single
If you like soft female vocals, give Melis a spin. This track “Flower” is justifiably tender. The musical characteristics are perfectly subtle, allowing for the soft vocal to cut through in just the right satisfying way. The harmonies about halfway through the song …
#MusicMondayMarathon – Keep the energy up with some pop!
Here are four pop tracks to keep your toes tapping this Monday. If you are a fan of these artists, please share with our hashtag #MusicMondayMarathon to help others get in on the fun! Glassio – “Morning House ft. Charles Fauna” -This is …
Album Review: HIRIE – Wandering Soul (New Music Friday – Ep 24 Winner)
HIRIE – Wandering Soul Wandering soul is an album steeped deep in the sensibilities of the reggae genre, but explores global musical styles and a spiritual lyricism to deliver pop melodies in a satisfyingly accessible way. The title track “Wandering Soul” begins as …
Album Review: Alex Bloom – Blue Room (NewMusicFriday Ep 19 Winner)
You voters decided you wanted this one, so gosh darnit I’ll give it to you. Alex Bloom is a pop singer songwriter who will earn acclaim with fans of folks like Ben Folds or Ben Rector. There’s a colorful artistry to the album …
Artist Feature: Octave Lissner – Contagiously catchy singer songwriter
Artist Feature: Octave Lissner Octave Lissner is a name you’d do well to remember. Based in Paris, France, Lissner has been releasing singles for the last 2 years, amassing tens of thousands of plays on platforms like Soundcloud and Spotify. Word spreads fast, …
