Take a Shot of “Whiskey Sarah” by Matt McDermott
Attention All Music Lovers: Do you miss the music of the 2000s? Do you need a beat to bang your head to? A muddy electric guitar to give it some edge? A male singer with swoon-worthy vocals? Are you nostalgic for the pop punk bands of your teenage years, but ashamed to listen to the […]
Let Yourself Escape to “Gulf Breeze Motel” by Farewell Company
Often, when people reflect on “soul” music, they see someone, hear something specific. They hear big scale music or instrumentation, trumpets, saxophones, piano, something with gospel roots and a lot of rhythm. They see Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye. These songs and people were larger than life, and most definitely fit the […]
Flashback to the 80s with “Forever” by JOCKS and NAMO
If you’re a music lover of today, you must be a music lover of tomorrow. It’s one of the rules I established as an avid music consumer. In order to respect, understand, and truly admire the music of 2018, you should know what came before – what gave way and inspiration to the current popular […]
Fall in Love with Jason Saltiel’s “I’ve Never Felt This Way Before”
In June of 2018, Jason Saltiel, an independent singer/songwriter from New York, will be making his directorial debut with the thriller film, Beach House, when it premieres in Brazil. Beach House, starring Willa Fitzgerald and Murray Bartlett, explores the story of a young woman named Emma. While Emma vacations with her parents in a quiet […]
Get Ready for the Holidays with Praytell’s “Be Yourself at Christmas”
Some people would call me crazy, but here’s what I think: it’s never too early for Christmas. It truly is the most wonderful time of year. Everything is glowing and warm and sweet and happy. And if you’re anything like me, you need a top notch holiday playlist to match this contagious mood. There are […]
Feel “Electric” From Head to Toe with CLARA-NOVA
Time has flown so fast this year; December is already here! You can no longer escape the lights, the wreaths, the snow, the stockings. There’s no denying it’s finally Christmas… but it’s also cuffing season. Cuffing season is when we’re tortured with mistletoe at every corner. When the weather that forces us under the blankets […]
Country Won’t Go “Down the Drain” Thanks to Leon Majcen
Johnny Cash. Hank Williams. Merle Hagard. Patsy Cline. Willie Nelson. These are just a few of many country western singers who have made an everlasting name in the music business with their heartfelt, folky music. These are the artists who gave the Grand Ole Opry, one of the biggest country music shows in the US, […]
Let the Dream Eaters Make You Feel Like “One of the Gods”
Evolution in music is controversial these days. I think most of that controversy comes from fans. When their favorite punk band goes indie, they think the new music has lost it’s original soul or integrity. When their favorite country singer goes pop, they think the singer has sold out to radio and society’s favor (shout […]
Get All Hemmed Up in “Hem” by The Western Den
When some people hear the word “collaboration”, they immediately panic or their excitement fades away. I’d like to think this is most often in the school setting. I mean, who ever jumped for joy when your teacher said “group project”? Some people are just lone wolves. Some people have great ideas and set ways with […]
Let Kyan’s “Lonely River” Course Through You
One thing all music lovers should seek in the artists they follow and listen to is diversity. An artist’s music, although cohesive, should be multifaceted. One hit wonders often don’t make it past the first single simply because, in order to follow a chart smashing song, you must offer differentiation. You have to be able […]
