Sophia Streams finds cohesian in collective chaos
Cohesiveness is a challenge. In cooking one flavor can overwhelm a dish and in music, too many ideas can spoil the magic. But sometimes unexpected combinations are what make it work, such as peanut butter and bacon. And in “So In My Head” there stands an EP where a wild menagerie of ideas comes together […]
Shiloh Mae’s “South of Cheyenne” Paints A Relationship With Scenes From the Road
Daniel EK of Spotify wants musicians to create more. Fans and followers want musicians to create more. In every walk of life, all we want is more. We want it now and only the outliers are shown. Everything is muddied by a facade of perfection. But there is beauty in the mundane, there is still […]
“Sorry Now” Is a Nostalgic Reminder That Breakups Cut Deep – On Both Sides
In the pantheon of love songs, Juliet Lloyd’s “Sorry Now” explores a far less common theme than usual. It’s not about unrequited love, the hurt someone causes or the feeling of freedom at the end of a toxic relationship. This about is the person who initiated the “split” opaquely stewing on their regret. And to […]
Tugaloo has mastered the art of chaos
Some people just don’t get the album. Playlist people want constant variety. Yes, they might binge five seasons of a show in a weekend, but no way could they commit to 45 minutes of music from one artist or group. There are playlist people, and there are album people. I am the latter, and I […]
Joel Ansett delivers a quiz show for the soul
First impressions mean a lot. No one likes a floppy handshake. Opening lines of a novel matter too. How many books have you not read because the story sets off blandly? Albums are no different, and the opening song not only creates a statement for what’s to come but needs to grab the attention of […]
“Pebble” is a multi-genre banger
Every song should take you somewhere. Tugaloo’s “Pebble” takes you to places without you even realizing it. The song starts, and your first thought is that you’ve stumbled upon a solid singer-songwriter acoustic piece. It builds a bit, it’s all lovely, then after a minute comes a shift. And from that point on, it keeps […]
Jettee wants you to dance like no one’s watching
This is a song that will, without a doubt, make you feel good.
Old Friends, New Friends writes lyrics to get lost in
Life, in many ways, is a set of routines. Some are small, such as putting the cutlery away in the correct order. Some are a little bigger, such as putting the recycling out on the allotted night. Other routines impact us in ways we don’t always recognize. “Now That You’re Older”, the debut single from […]
Ryan Waczek’s “Broken” Is The Ultimate Earworm
When I was 16, I had a part-time job washing dishes at a local pub. During one shift, Kelis’ “Milkshake” popped into my head and nothing I did could get it out. 18 years later, the same thing happened. Though this time the song in question was “Broken” by Ryan Wackez (ft. Ruhde). And thankfully, […]
Aimee C. Alexander Wants Us to Go Searching In “Storage”
I am a massive fan of test cricket. For those that don’t follow the sport, it’s the version that lasts five days and can still end up in a draw. There is time for a story to develop, for subplots to thicken and for a grand finish to be set up. Give me five days […]
