“Queen of Hearts” by Sea Glass and Sucreblooms: Vibes and Compelling Lyrics in Tandem
The other day, my friend asked me an interesting question: “Do you listen to the music for the lyrics or for the vibe?” My initial response was, “well, the vibe, because that’s the first indicator of whether I’m drawn in and want to really delve deep into the song.” But after a while, I had […]
“Hummingbird” by Meiwei: A Gem from an Emerging Talent
As your friendly neighborhood English major, I love writing song reviews. I view it as dissecting a poem while taking into consideration the element of sound that makes a song three-dimensional. And when a song comes along that really excels in every aspect, I can’t help but launch into a full, convoluted analysis of its […]
“Camera” by Haunted Summer: Wistful Reassurance
There’s a lot of beauty in the simple things. That’s something I gathered from listening to the acoustic guitar-driven indie-folk song, “Camera” by Haunted Summer. Soft, gentle, and relaxing, this song seems to reflect a love letter from a deep and personal relationship but could also be interpreted to exemplify a beautiful and wholesome friendship. […]
“Watercolor Rain” by Jack Skuller: Bouncy, Piano-Driven Fun
There’s a lot of huge songs about rain that we all know and love, but just wait until you hear this new one. I will say, I had a particularly good feeling about this Jack Skuller song before I even heard it; “Watercolor Rain” sounded promising from the title alone. It also just sounds theoretically […]
“the sound” by woods at nite: Evocative Indie Folk with Great Resonance
What makes a song emotional? Is it thought-provoking lyrics? An intense, reflective sound? A means to reflect on past times? In the case of “the sound” by woods at nite, it’s all of the above. After listening to this song, I can say with 100% certainty that the name, woods at nite (pseudonym for Louisville-based […]
“All For One” by JOBIE: A Tender, Lovely Tribute
This beautiful song is a tribute to a lost love, although I wouldn’t really call it a love song. If anything, “All For One” is about idealized love, which should be an oxymoron if you think about it. Essentially, the speaker of this song seemed to fall in love with the idea of a person […]
“Sentimental” by Pem: Dreamy, Folky Warmth
When I first was listening to “Sentimental” by Pem, my very first thought (to be precise) was, “oh my gosh, it’s like Dolly Parton and Faye Webster had a baby!” Ah, yes, the classic “when I first…” The introduction of all introductions. Not very unique of me, I know. To make up for it, I’ll […]
“Tulsa Someday” by Justin Larkin: An Immediate Rush of Americana
Sometimes, it takes a second to really get into a song before you can officially determine whether you enjoy it or not. That wasn’t the case with “Tulsa Someday” by Justin Larkin. What actually happened went a little bit more like this. I hit “play,” unknowing and suspecting of what was about to hit my […]
“Ginger Cola” by Gold Stars for Everyone: Warm, Wistful Indie Rock
“Ginger Cola” by Gold Stars For Everyone is comforting and nostalgic. No matter what, it will make you feel something, whether it makes you reflect on life, channel a memory, or think about the future. In my listening experience, I’ve found that this song has the ability to do all three of those things. The […]
“Polar Pop” by Herbert Walker: Creative, Catchy Indie Pop
Upon my first listen, I anticipated from the introduction of “Polar Pop” that the song would resemble more of a simple lo-fi beat reminiscent of background music one might use for studying. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “Polar Pop” by the Phoenix-based band Herbert Walker seems to perfectly reflect what its title […]
