This is the continuation of the song of the year list. These are the best of the best. 10) Plain Faraday – “Laugh It All Away”-This song has everything you want in a great song. It starts with a humorous yet relatable anecdote, …
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Three new singer songwriters you’ll want to hear and share with friends
Gabby Donnelly – “Carolina”-The composition of this track works really well for me; it’s got an acoustic basis, a quality lead vocal, and some really nice backing elements that give it a sense of depth. I’m a huge fan of the standup bass …
Three chilled out rock tracks to mellow out your late summer playlists
Mark McLaughlin – “Wish it were real”-The glowing guitars and groovy beat on this track stood out for me on first listen. The more I’ve engaged with the track, the more I like about it. The energy feels a bit like a mid-70s …
Three folk tracks that will challenge your perceptions of the genre
Dash Hammerstein – “Rolls Royce”-This song feels like an old fashioned tune. Even the instruments seem to be intentionally old fashioned with that slightly out-of-tune style (especially the piano). It’s meant to feel like an old timey soundtrack (if I had to guess). …
2018 Song of the Year: Picks from editor Greg Jones
The end of year lists are a blogger’s duty but also a great privilege. After unearthing hidden gems, ranting to friends about new music, and sharing like a madman on social media, this is the moment where we get to share the cream …
Album Review: Tors – Wilder Days EP
The opening harmony on Tors’ “Wilder Days” is one of the most sublime sounds we’ve heard all year. We put them immediately on a list of artists to dig into deeper. Here we are, exploring this fantastic debut EP from a quickly rising …
Brand New Music: Rising Stars of Early 2018
One of the best things about running a new music blog is that we get to hear things a few weeks before everyone else. I know that people like to say they “don’t make music like they used to” but I can assure …
#NewMusicFriday – Episode 45 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
The great thing about this #NewMusicFriday feature is that it brings out lots of interested parties to the site. While you’re here, kindly click the “like” on the right or follow us on Twitter/Instagram/whathaveyou. There’s not actually a social network called WhatHaveYou. Hmm… …