Mae Deline’s “Black Hole” is a Galaxy-themed Masterpiece
It’s not hyperbole to say that Mae Deline’s new song “Black Hole” is a work of art. Musically, it has the pensive feel of French composer Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie #1 – and the poetic metaphors and intimate vocal are right up there with Brit legend Kate Bush at her best. Like many other artists, Deline […]
Mark Quinn’s “Mrs. Daydream” is a Melodic Gem
Songwriter/artist Mark Quinn lives in Liverpool, but don’t expect him to get teary-eyed about The Beatles. Like many younger musicians, he isn’t as impressed with The Beatles as many Boomers are. Still, there must be some magic in the Mersey that enables artists to pen melodic, ultra-memorable songs. One spin of Quinn’s “Mrs. Daydream” and […]
Carey Latham Takes Control with the Masterful “Tunnel”
Over the past several years, Nashville songwriters have been a little under-represented on Two Story Melody. But here’s a mega-talented writer to keep your eye on: Carey Latham. While many pop songwriters hem and haw about “female empowerment,” Latham takes the bull by the horns on her latest release “Tunnel.” Not since the ’90s heyday […]
Natalie Madigan Infuses Yin Energy into New Single
(Photo by Sequoyah Yardley) Many music lovers don’t realize that Nashville is just as much a pop mecca as it is a country music town. Natalie Madigan is a fast-rising pop artist who actually grew up in the Nashville suburb of Murfreesboro. There’s already a buzz about her upcoming EP YIN, set for release in […]
LIBERATI Plays Quarterback on a Brilliant Duet
Pop artist LIBERATI is already living a storybook life, so further success would just be the cherry on top. He’s a former All-American college quarterback who now resides in L.A.’s exclusive Malibu community. He’s garnered many prestigious sync placements on HBO and network TV – and he’s also a key member of Nashville’s The Songhouse […]
Leni Black’s Debut EP is One of This Year’s Best
When you think of Adele, Taylor Swift and other iconic artists, they all have the ability to make you feel their pain, elation and hard-earned victories – almost as if you’re going through the emotions with them. Newcomer Leni Black has that rare gift, too. The Nashville-based artist has a fabulous new EP with the […]
Sun Kiss Takes Us to Paradise with “Melt Away”
Let’s face it: a lot of today’s indie pop music is jangly and raw – not the type of music you’d play at, say, a brunch in L.A. That’s why “Melt Away”, the new single from L.A.’s Sun Kiss, really connected with me on the first listen. The song is dreamy and melodic, like a […]
Uneak Lives Up to His Name on Better In Person
Keanu Clarke hails from Long Island and is now a Brooklyn artist who performs under the stage name Uneak. Uneak has the voice and creative instincts needed to be a breakout star. His song “H.A.M. (Holler At Me)” is ultra-smooth and hooky, a real standout on his first EP Better In Person. Another great track […]
Blair Lee Sparkles on The Puppy Game EP
Canadian singer-songwriter Blair Lee has the potential to be one of the all-time greats – right up there with Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon. Lee’s debut EP The Puppy Game showcases five indelible songs. “Hurdles” is a touching tribute to her grandparents’ influence in her life – and the melody has the classic feel of […]
The So Lows on “Means a Lot” and High-desert Inspiration
The genre we call “rock” has been in the doldrums lately. But there’s a roots-rock band that may change all that: the New Mexico-based trio The So Lows. Molly Miller and Ronnie Rael are the principal songwriters and vocalists, and Troy Krusz is the group’s ace guitarist. The So Lows’ music reminds me of the […]
