“Wilco (The Crowd)” – An Interview with Marny Proudfit
Finding out who you are isn’t easy, is it? If you’ve never been bound by the weight of not knowing, consider yourself a lucky anomaly. With an honest heart and a young soul, Marny Proudfit shared a song about being caught in that uncharted territory in life. The longing for being “anywhere but here” is […]
The Story of Norman Wilkerson’s “Illusions of Grandeur”
Dabbling in poetry, music and game design, Norman Wilkerson makes himself a triple threat. With his bold new release Illusions of Grandeur, he returns to the indie scene diving headfirst into the darker side of the genre. Check out what he had to say about this newest passion project: Before we dive into the […]
The Story Of Skyscraper Stan’s “Man Misunderstood”
Ghostly violins and a weary acoustic guitar open the haunting track, “Man Misunderstood,” by Skyscraper Stan. On my first listen, I felt like a spectator observing a wandering character. And like the best of the folk tradition, “Man Misunderstood” feels more like a journey instead of a destination. Mystery shrouds the song with its Bob […]
The Story of Dieter’s ‘In Due Time’
Not many artists get to make a second first album. But looking at the musical career of artist Dieter, whose aptly named EP, In Due Time , was recently released, that’s exactly what he’s done. Coming back from a lengthy hiatus, Dieter has changed not just as a musician, but as a person. He cites […]
The Story of Sophie Auster’s Cover Of “Take Me Home”
Accompanying herself with nothing but piano and a delicate, wistful voice, Sophie Auster creates a magical cover of Tom Wait’s “Take Me Home.” A song that, in itself, is so musical, so delicate, and so stunning it sounds timeless and heavenly, just became even more emotional. “Take me home you silly boy Put your arms […]
The Story of Connor McCoy’s “Problem Children”
Connor McCoy is no stranger to musical theory. Since childhood, McCoy has been performing and creating music. In his newest single “Problem Children,” he brings an upbeat sound that extends outside the realm of his typical repertoire. He puts a lot of thought and personality into both his songwriting and his interviewing. Check out what […]
The Story Of Liz Vice’s “It Was Good”
Imagine if you could be at the very beginning of the world’s creation. Liz Vice, a “Gospel, soul, and R&B infused artist” originally from Portland, OR imagines this in her latest single “It was Good”. Based on the poem, “The Creation” by James Weldon, it begins with a relaxed R&B vibe that I can’t help […]
The Story of Morgalilly’s “Peppermint Gold”
Whatever notions you have about the song going in-prepare to have them shattered. New artist Morgalily subverts expectations constantly throughout this soft, moanful number. The guitar is the main instrument and complement’s Morgalily’s voice in the most beautiful way. Take off the mask and let us see Show us what lies underneath This isn’t a […]
The Story of At Mission Dolores’ “Before the Rain”
Some days, it’s easy to get lost in thought. Thinking about the things you have to do tomorrow, what you ate for lunch, the inner mechanisms of the world, or that one embarrassing thing you did years ago that your brain will NEVER let you forget. Whatever those thoughts may be, it’s especially easy to […]
The Story Of American Trappist’s “Holy Moses”
There is a murky edge to American Trappist’s new single, “Holy Moses.” The song is as an acoustic showcase for American Trappist, whose previous tracks have been more electric and energetic. Yet there is something different about his new sound that works. I like experimentation in music, especially when artists take a multitude of influences […]
