A Sweet Sip of “Grenadine” by Oliver Hazard
Mike Belazis, Griffin McCulloch, and Devin East are a folk trio from Waterville, Ohio called Oliver Hazard. Last week, the band released “Greanadine” along with an animated video to match. It’s an lighthearted tune with a soft-spoken soul. The animated music video features a freehand cartoon version of the band traversing around their hometown. Check […]
Let’s Be Giants Opens New EP with “Come Find Me”
The unbound freedom of childhood inspired the name “Let’s Be Giants”. They’re one of the newer bands to grace the music scene in Montreal. In fact, they released their debut EP, Beaneath the Blue just recently. “Come Find Me” is about the ironic experience of finding peace in the “lost and found” bin of our […]
Experience Raw, Modernized Blues and Folk | “Not Anymore” by Arthur Rivers
Arthur Rivers is more than a solo musician. The indie/folk singer is a strong-willed traveler who carries his stories wherever he goes. If you take a dive into his lyrical storytelling, you’ll quickly learn that he’s a companion of the world and the struggles we all endure. What Arthur’s secret? Take a few minutes to […]
Dissecting “King Of Books” by The Rungs
Glamorous 80s-inspired indie pop is the designer flashback that many artists are pulling out of the closet these days. Followers of the otherworldly alt-rock might want to check out “King Of Books” by The Rungs. It’s a dreamy indie track sewn together with reverberated melodies. The Rungs are just a sliver of an indie movement […]
The Hubbards Hit Us with “Good When I’m Done”
It’s exciting to feel energy when guitar distortion begins to boil under the skin. A tidal wave of cymbal crashes over the song really brings out the full effect, assuming your ears get past the wall of sound. Believe it or not, there are songs out there that sound like this, and it’s pretty great. […]
The Story Of Liv Summer’s “Growing Older”
‘Warm’ and ‘tender’ are twin descriptions that walk hand in hand. They’re the key ingredients used in Liv Summer’s song, “Growing Older”. The singer/songwriter writes music that floats well over coffee shops and cafe tables. Pick up a pen and a blank page, and let your mind float with it. “Growing Older” is an easy-going acoustic […]
With “Daisies” – Frith Gravitates Outside the Box
Frith fed us a new single called “Daisies” using a unique blend of electronic indie pop. I use “electronic indie pop” lightly, because Frith dips into a few other genres. Cascades of orchestral instrumentation are melted over sluggish lo-fi vocal bars. The song is riddled with ironic wordplay and a jigsaw puzzle of different instrumental shades. […]
“Hush Now” by Blonde Roses Brings Us Home
Blonde Roses released a powerful, moving track called, “Hush Now”. It’s a song that twists haunting poetry around the bud velvet-lined vocals. The texture of her voice is silky with a ragged edginess that complements the hard rock energy. The intro is nurturing, but we’re gradually thrown down a jagged staircase at the fall of the climax. On […]
WORLDS Takes Us Back in Time with “Watchin”
WOLRDS released a haunting new single full of sparkle and glam called, “Watchin”. The full package will instantly remind you of 80s electro-pop. Who are the artists behind it? WORLDS is actually a collaborative group made up of Antoine Diligent and BlondFire. The duo hails from Los Angles bringing forth a style very few modern […]
The Story Of Good Minus’ “Laughing Full Steam”
The art pop trio, The Good Minus, is teasing us about their upcoming release. They recently dropped, “Laughing Full Steam” to entice our ears and prepare us for their album coming next year. Matt Welch, David Kean and Stu Hazelman are multi-talented musicians who each carry a decade’s worth of experience to the band. October has […]
