Shawn Mocey’s “Meant to Be”: A Welcome Dose of Positive Hip-Hop
Back in the day, rap and hip-hop were never my music genre of choice. I didn’t want to hear about guns, drugs, and banging women, nor did I relate to the dangerous lifestyle most rappers glamorized. However, once I discovered some hip hop artists rap about positivity, I was pleasantly surprised. In any music genre, […]
Alone Zone’s “Bored”: Bored, But Far From Boring
I’m sure everyone is feeling a bit bored right now. Hopefully, we’re all doing our civic duty by staying home and not socializing, but that does make for some pretty monotonous times. “Bored,” by Alone Zone, while not actually about being quarantined or bored at home, seems to encompass how we’re all feeling right about […]
The Story of Glom’s “Tell Me Who To Be”
You can never have enough happy melodies in the world. Glom’s new track, “Tell Me Who to Be,” encompasses positive energy and catchy lyrics, creating a beautiful little bop that’s the perfect background music for these last few winter months. The song’s retro sparkle is getting us ready for the warmer spring and summer times, […]
Jessamyn Day’s “Spinning” Is A Fairground Delight
Ferris wheels spin. Like a Ferris wheel, you can feel your head start to spin when thinking of a lover or crush. When you’re madly in love, or even just enjoying a soft, subtle love, thoughts of your affection spin through your head constantly, whether you wish it or not. Jessamyn Day sings of this […]
The Story Of Samuel J’s “Broken Open”
Possessing a strong sense of self is the driving force behind how someone accepts a difficult situation. You can embrace the struggle, and Samuel J’s song, “Broken Open,” explores this concept with illuminating clarity. “Broken Open” pervades a minimalistic, yet powerful, folk sound that connects with you on a primitive, earthy, level. This calming, peaceful […]
How Mac DeMarco Has Redefined Indie For A New Generation
Mac DeMarco isn’t just a musician, he’s a lifestyle. With his typical “deadbeat” outfit of a ratty old baseball cap, dirty jeans, dishevelled Vans, and that tooth gap big enough to stick a cigarette in, DeMarco’s vintage vagrant aesthetic is both unique and easily imitable (except for the iconic tooth gap of course). His music, […]
Experience the Fresh Energy of Parks’ “I Don’t Want to Know You”
From the very first beat of this song, I immediately felt some unique old-school vibes- a light flavor of 80’s pop, mixed with a very contemporary sound. That edgy, yet soft, guitar riff in the beginning sets the tone for Parks’ “I Don’t Want to Know You.” Its subtle energy seems to symbolize the sentiments […]
Be Inspired by Nature with Leah Capelle’s “Walking with Giants”
It gives me goosebumps when an act of nature, like a wildfire, can inspire me. Leah Capelle utilizes her imaginative spontaneity to create a poetic metaphor for life in her new song, “Walking with Giants.” Do you remember the song in Disney’s Pocahontas, “Colors of the Wind?” “Walking with Giants” is like a bluesy rock […]
Pauline’s “When You’re Out There” Turns Truth Into Beauty
Pauline’s “When You’re Out There” embodies a fresh, light vibe, creating a calming space for his listeners to contemplate the causalities and conflicting issues of life. Pauline’s lilting voice shines like fresh morning dew on a meadow- crisp, clear, and so beautiful it can bring a tear to your eye. when you’re out there it […]
The Transformative Power Of Martha Hill’s “Wallflower”
Have you ever secretly wanted to be somebody else? Martha Hill explores this concept in her new song, “Wallflower.” Her energy in this song is terrifyingly, yet wonderfully, infectious! The lyrics, honest and commanding, hit home for anybody who’s ever felt social anxiety and a need to fit in, to be somebody different. In today’s […]
