The Covasette’s Summery Debut EP “It’s Always Sunny Above the Clouds”
It’s Always Sunny Above the Clouds is a fitting name for The Covasette’s debut EP. The alternative/indie groups latest release captures the sound and essence of summertime. Calling upon the (now) retro stylings of the ’00s pop-rock, the EP is sentimental, exciting, and nostalgic. The only thing it takes seriously is not taking anything seriously. A […]
The Story of Dieter’s ‘In Due Time’
Not many artists get to make a second first album. But looking at the musical career of artist Dieter, whose aptly named EP, In Due Time , was recently released, that’s exactly what he’s done. Coming back from a lengthy hiatus, Dieter has changed not just as a musician, but as a person. He cites […]
The Story of Sophie Auster’s Cover Of “Take Me Home”
Accompanying herself with nothing but piano and a delicate, wistful voice, Sophie Auster creates a magical cover of Tom Wait’s “Take Me Home.” A song that, in itself, is so musical, so delicate, and so stunning it sounds timeless and heavenly, just became even more emotional. “Take me home you silly boy Put your arms […]
Kyle Meadows’ Moody Acoustic Hymn, ‘A Case of You’
A palate cleanser offers a neutral flavor that helps one remove the lingering essence of whatever came before it. In music, I like to think of acoustic guitar picking as the general aural equivalent. Not that it can’t stand out on its own or make for some of the most memorable melodies–it certainly has–but because […]
Dieter’s “Up and Down” Pairs Sultry Vibes with an Ode to Instability
Loneliness can feel self-imposed. After all, the solution is to simply go out and talk to people, right? But, it’s not a choice. And it’s not that easy. How can you be expected to connect with people when you can’t connect with yourself? Dieter’s new single “Up and Down” explores the themes of instability and […]
Plotz’s new happy-sad single “Baby Shakes”
A back-and-forth between the happiness and the uncertainty of relationships, “Baby Shakes” is an easy-going indie ode to instability. Plotz’s single starts with an upbeat, breezy guitar part–the perfect intro to an alt-rock song-of-the-summer. What’s seemingly a cute and quirky love song devoted to a loved one so inspirational and aspirational to the singer that […]
The Jins Bring Us Back to ’90s Angst on “She Said”
We’ve seen the ’90s come back through exhausted TV and movie reboots and some controversial fashion trends (looking at you, the fanny pack). But ’90s music is a scene well-received by listeners today. Perhaps because it’s been a while since angsty scream-along tracks were a staple on the mainstream. But for those of you who […]
Annapurna’s “Henna”: A Soft Rock Poem
At the intersection of poetry and sound, exists music. Whether it has lyrics or not, contemporary music always has a poetic quality to it. You can hear the story of a song within its stanzas. Annapurna’s “Henna” uses a short poem of lyrics to punctuate the music. It emphasizes what’s being played and guides […]
I’ll admit it: I still like Coldplay
The pop cultural rules of musical taste are as follows: If you unironically play “Wonderwall” by Oasis on guitar at a party, you deserve no respect. Nickelback may not actually be that bad, but you’re never allowed to say that. Ever. Hating Coldplay is the easiest way to display your dominance in a room. With […]
You Have to Hear It to Believe It: The Mistoos’ ‘Girl (I Need You)’
Tagged as psychedelic, RnB, Italian, electronic, alt-rock, The Mistoos’s “Girl (I Need You)” deserves a category of its own. At most, I might expect to see three of the aforementioned genres blended together on an experimental track. But “Girl (I Need You)” goes beyond what’s expected of the contemporary alt-rock band. The 60s-esque song is authentically […]
