Beth Bombara‘s sound is one that is going to find many friends on this website. For one, she’s authentic. For another, her songwriting is unique and enjoyable. It all comes together for a very mature, crisp country sound. The opener “Found Your Way” …
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Album Review: The Vespers – Sisters and Brothers – Americana album about growth and discovery
Review by Hannah of www.rockmycommute.com Not overly poppy, upbeat, or sweet – you may find yourself considering the Vespers more seriously, and you will not be disappointed! They really hit hard in the opening of this album, making sure you know what their …
IRO – Under the Cover – “Habits”
NYC based singer songwriter IRO has been compared to the likes of Hozier and Vance Joy with his refreshing self-titled debut EP. With all due respect to his contemporaries, IRO brings something completely unique with his brand of soulfully seductive jams. If tunes …
Guest Review: Nikky Shah on Elijah Ocean- Bring It All In
Elijah Ocean is an artist from the great Los Angeles Area resembling a modern mix of folk and country in his latest album release “Bring It All In”, similar to the likes of Ryan Adams, Neil Young and even Noah Gundersen, Ocean holds …
Album Review: Dan and the Wildfire – Bull Moose – High quality bluesy Americana for everyone
Dan and the Wildfire are just the kind of band we like around here. They’re melodic, harmonic, and easy to connect with both musically and lyrically. They seems to tap into something that is deeply human, something that we all think, “oh yeah, …
Album Review: The Blue Cut Robbery – Coquette – Phenomenal rock EP ready to be called “classic” already
It’s evident that songwriter Matthew Mayfield listens to and expresses a wide variety of musical influences. But there’s no confusion in his background on this Coquette EP. Mayfield is letting Guns n’ Roses, ACDC, and Led Zeppelin shine through on every track. There’s …
Album Review: Silas Fermoy – Future Self – Sky’s the limit for this talented indie rocker
Reviewed by Hannah of Rock My Commute Now this is the kind of album I have been waiting for! Clouds That Dropped You is something that sounds new enough to be exciting, but familiar enough to be instantly appreciated. His picture may look …
Shore Thing – A well-crafted love letter to nature
Coming from Ontario, Canada, Shore Thing are a unique and refreshing blend of folk, soul, and indie rock. With a rush of creative bands coming from the great north, Shore Thing stands out as a relevant mix of earnest but carefree talent. Their …
Album Review: Coal Town Rounders – How It Used To Be – Traditional string music done right
It’s hard to explain to folks why some bands have “it” and some don’t, especially in the traditional music space. After all, every traditional band has a guitar, a banjo, and maybe a mandolin and/or fiddle. But the difference is all in the …
Artist Interview–Benjamin’s Brother
In January I reviewed an eclectic Brit-pop album from Israeli artist, Benjamin’s Brother. I thoroughly enjoyed the updated, timeless sound and the poignant, honest lyrics. When the opportunity to have a conversation with the creator of this album appeared in my inbox, I …
