Drug Hunt – “The Tower”-You can call it “hard rock” if you want, but as an independent rock band I am going to put Drug Hunt safely in the indie rock category. Their guitars have attitude. The understated vocal style doesn’t always work, …
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An exciting mix of brand new music – indie pop, singer songwriter, and acoustic folk for everyone
*Tweet, Facebook, or Instagram us your favorite artist from this list to let us know what you’re digging! Lucinda Belle – “My only lament”-Lucinda Belle has a timeless voice. If you haven’t heard her before, the sit down and enjoy. Sounding like a …
Six country/Americana singer songwriters to celebrate the summer
Wilder Woods – “Supply and Demand (Acoustic)”-This track from NeedToBreathe’s Bear Rinehart again echoes the soul of the South. There’s a seriousness to the vocal style here that shows years of performance and quality. Even the guitar comes across as effortless, even though …
Five singer songwriters for this hot, hot summer
Nikita Afonso – “Good morning, sunshine”-I appreciate the understated vocal style in the opening here. But what I really enjoy about the song is the tangible sense of dynamics. You can feel it open up on the lyric “good morning, sunshine.” It reminds …
Guest Concert Review – Ray Blair on Kelsey Kopecky in Nashville’s Centennial Park
Considering that as I type this there are storm sirens wailing outside my door for the fourth time, the outdoor concert I just went to was pretty darn good! It was a night of firsts. It was my daughter’s first concert, and it …
Five singer songwriters for your sweet summer solstice
Gavin Cooley – “The Bridge”-Cooley has a songwriting style that articulately crosses between familiar acoustic and experimental chill rock. The blend, then, brings forth some glowing insights that feel almost shoegaze. When you add in the gentle, near-whispered vocal, you come away with …
Brand new releases from folk, singer songwriter, and indie rock – something for everyone!
Sam Lynch – “Not My Body”-Sam Lynch is an incredible singer. Full stop. That’s really all I need to say about this song. But you know what? It also packs a powerful lyrical punch as well. Stylistically it’s a dash of jazz with …
Album Review: Anna Tivel – The Question
I first discovered Anna Tivel when she was singing with Jeffrey Martin, one of my favorite singer songwriters. But then through the alchemy of the Muse, I ended up falling for Tivel’s songwriting as well. Her songwriting is poetic and engaging, telling the …
Album Review: Evan Bartels – Promised Land
From the first time we heard Evan Bartels in 2017, we knew he’d be a steady character on our website. It’s not hard to hear why, either. His gritty folk style is something that stands out in this modern music age. Without the …
Featured Single: Mabes – “Saint”
Striking. This song is strikingly beautiful. I’ve long been a fan of the “girl and her guitar” style. Here with Mabes we discover a questioning, puzzled lyrical style that reveals a heart of seeking. It’s about self discovery with an enchanting acoustic guitar …
