“Animal Wisdom” is a Haunting Reflection on Unresolved Relationships
“It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but it’s lonely being haunted.” – Heather Christian, Animal Wisdom Heather Christian an award-winning songwriter and storyteller who comes from a line of New Orleans Catholic women who have a deep connection with the dead. Her film adaptation of Animal Wisdom is an interactive glimpse into the […]
“Beneath The Bones” – KaiL Baxley Cuts Close with Soul-Shattering Folk Song
Drowning your soul in a shallow creek is the type of visual that KaiL Baxley paints in his song, “Beneath The Bones”. The folk singer/songwriter carries a wealth of gray life experiences and a bullet wound with a shrouded origin. His short stories mention an outlawed father and weekly visits to see his mother in […]
Mighty Oaks: “All Things Go” & North America Tour 2020
The Berlin folk trio known as Might Oaks has a lot planned for 2020, including an album and back-to-back tours in Europe and North America. This month, they’ve been on tour with The Lumineers as a special guest on the European leg of the tour. With a series of tour dates and a new album […]
Introducing “Technicolour” by FARR
FARR has a firm grasp on crafting unique sonic blends by using forward-minded production techniques and entangling their hybrid sound with a drop of electronic soul. The fated indie-electronic duo features vocalist Romeo and producer Linden Jay, who met in May 2016. Their single, “Technicolour” is a twist on alternative pop laced with threads of […]
Malin Pettersen is Stealing Hearts with “Get You Back Again”
Ghostly, barren, and serene – these are the words that come to mind when Malin Petterson’s “Get You Back Again” is the subject matter. She harnesses a bold, Nashville-inspired country voice in Norway. Imagine a refined country artist for the purists and old souls who find Broadway in Nashville somewhat “plastic” in comparison to the […]
Jacob Wright Tells Us a Love Story – “Little River”
Coming in slow and steady with a gentle indie serenade, we have “Little River” by Jacob Wright. His recipe is full of thoughtful lyrics, minimal instrumentation, and the right dose of feel-good melody; let’s not forget the harrowing Americana howl that prances through the chorus. Honestly, it’s hard not to feel something. Although the theme is […]
Howl with Stephen Babcock – This is “Devil”
Isn’t it invigorating to feel like a cowboy sometimes? It’s the freedom, rugged persona, and general appeal of being a lone wolf with the world in the palm of your hands. Every now and then, we come across remnants of that raw blues power in many contemporary styles, and it always emits that freeing sense […]
“Lucky Penny” by Edwin – Heads or Tails?
An indie-folk duo, known collectively as Edwin, recently released a new single called “Lucky Penny”. It’s a warm tune that’s easily relatable, especially if you’ve ever traded favors for food. It stars a cast of penny pinchers, washing machines, side streets, empty pockets, and overdue bills. The lighthearted “Lucky Penny” digs into the experience of […]
Saul Rivers Throws It All Away – “WAVES”
We lose a chunk of ourselves in the bustle of the grind. Take New York, for example. It’s a city that never reaches to turn out the lights. It’s also the stomping ground for singer/songwriter, Saul Rivers. His soulful blend of pop, blues, and R&B is native to Brooklyn but is inspired by musicians who’ve […]
A Closer Look at “SHE” from Brooklyn’s Pasquale Gee
Pasquale Gee, Brooklyn’s heart-bending songwriter, is a promising up-and-comer with a whole lot on his shoulders. Recently he shared a beautiful song about being loved by someone despite being flawed or feeling inadequate when life’s pressures stack up. It’s a song of acceptance, discovery, and self-reflection. Pasquale Gee expressed the astounding feeling of receiving love […]
