Matías Roden has been honing his songwriting and vocal skills by performing in cover bands and writing for others before focusing on himself. If his second single, “Great Escape,” is anything to go by, there should be more greatness where this came from! “Great Escape” is a bouncy, catchy, and[…]
“Don’t cry over spilled milk” is a common saying that reminds you to save your tears for the real dramas in life. This has become a mantra for Jessiqa Jones, a singer/songwriter who grew up in Washington state. Her new single, “it’s milk, DON’T CRY!” is an engaging grunge rock[…]
It’s always particularly exciting to learn about a debut, and a debut single by a British indie-rock band takes the cake, in my book. “Jealousy” is the brand new single by Nottingham newcomers Victory Lap. The track is phenomenal and you should listen to it if you like sophisticated indie-rock[…]
“Birdwatcher” is the title track of the beautiful, self-produced debut EP by Kaleha Lee, out now. The Vancouver singer/songwriter does not need much to make the seven songs of the EP a contemplative, enlightening experience: her voice, acoustic guitar, plus subtle melodic and rhythm elements will make you want to[…]
Bristol-based indie-rockers Chasing Kites add another stunning single to their appealing collection, the vibrant “Collide.” In classic indie-rock style, the track starts out slowly, tentatively even, and swells until it cumulates in one cool crescendo. “Collide” has an interesting backstory that can be reflected upon in different ways. Vocalist and[…]
Four years ago, the Easter holiday fell into the early stages of the pandemic, when the abrupt changes to our lives still inspired creative solutions and, in some ways, maybe even improved our day-to-day activities. But it also became increasingly clear that we are into this for the long run.[…]
Nashville-based musician Hunter Metts delights with “Where it Ends,” which lays open the pain of a breakup but also offers a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. While the lyrics revolve around a romantic relationship, for me the topic is pretty universal. I am currently moving apartments,[…]
As a drummer, singer, producer, and DJ, Anna Prior is destined to give us danceable, get-the-party-started pop songs like “Fall Back.” Despite the upbeat vibes, the track is about a sad turn in Anna’s life – one we hope she has overcome since then. She explains: “The song is about[…]
With only two singles released, newcomer Annie-Dog already proves that she’s a talent to follow closely! For those of us who listened to Smashing Pumpkin’s album Adore on repeat back in 1998, the name might sound familiar as it is the very moody track number eleven. However, that alone wouldn’t[…]
Eva Liu, aka mui zyu is a London via Hong Kong artist who makes music at the edge of one’s comfort zone. Case in point: “Sparky,” the third single off her upcoming album nothing or something to die for. The song explores the pursuit of happiness, albeit in a Lynchian[…]
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Nisa Lumaj, who goes artistically by Nisa, released another stunning track from her upcoming debut album Shapeshifting (4/26), the vibrant “Breach.” What appeals from the spot is the song’s syncopated rhythm and thoughtful instrumentation, which complement Nisa’s beautiful, emotive vocals. And wait for the super cool guitar solo![…]
“Slow,” the new song by LA singer/songwriter Holly Blair, captures the moment when her life takes a turn for the better when she feels she can leave behind all the trying and really do what is good for her. Alternating between restrained verses and a kathartic chorus, the song ends[…]
A lot of new music lands in my inbox, and when I read that this artist is Barbra Streisand’s son, I was immediately intrigued. How would his vocals sound like? At the same time, though, I was ready to dismiss this artist as the child of famous parents and having[…]
Mary Middlefield from Lausanne, Switzerland, dips into Radiohead-esque indie rock territory with her new track “Young and Dumb.” The song is the fourth single off her new EP Poetry (for the scorned and lonely) out on April 28. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day, “Young and Dumb,” on[…]
As a young man, singer/songwriter Will Knox exchanged his birthplace in London, U.K., with Boston, USA, to study at the Berklee College of Music. He currently lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and released the gorgeous five-track EP Growing Pains. Its title track is a brilliant example of Will’s exquisite storytelling and[…]
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