Elina Mourns a Broken Relationship in “Free”
In a beautifully stripped-down tune, Elina takes us through the grief of letting go of a relationship that didn’t work out. Slowing her sound down to only her heavenly voice and an acoustic guitar, she reminisces on the good times and the bad with a person she loved. Her words alone are so compelling, heavy […]
Dark, Contemplative, and Outside the Lines – “Teach Me” by Citizens
Some of the greatest music, not just of the past century but of all time, is derived from Christianity. Hymns written hundreds of years ago still have the power to bring a tear to a listener’s eye. Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”, one of the most famous pieces of music in history, is an exaltation […]
Split Screens Drops “Back Again” from Upcoming EP
There’s always been something fundamentally dreamy about the sound of a steel guitar; the silvery gleam of its tone, the graceful swoon as it slides from one note to the next. It’s that dreaminess that makes it such a useful and versatile instrument for the skilled songwriter, able to evoke all sorts of emotions […]
“Stucco” Proves the Real Version of Parlors is Profoundly Good
I wrote about Parlors’ “Lemon Ice” earlier this summer (if you haven’t given that tune a spin yet, do it and do it now). Today the band’s back with new track “Stucco.” The song was sparked by sounds from Westworld, built on themes from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Beautiful and Damned, and its overall feel […]
“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 […]
Haelphon Premieres Haelphonics and Proves There’s Beauty in Honest Pop
If you’re honest, you like pop music. There’s a reason it’s popular music, right? At its best, it’s catchy, relatable, and absolutely a ton of fun. It’s designed to be those things, and I love it for that. But the drawback of pop music is that it can also feel staged. Because it’s built to […]
Getting Grimm with Kyson – “After The Rain”
Now that the historic Hot Girl Summer has come to an end, I think it’s time to set aside the upbeat bangers that defined summer ‘19. The new Kyson track called “After the Rain” is a great place to start a new season of music, that is if you’re looking to have a moodier and […]
Relick’s Powerful New Song “Powder Pink”
Texas based indie duo, Relick, released a powerful new single this summer. “Powder Pink” is slightly more electronic compared to the rest of the band’s music, but it’s executed perfectly. In seconds, the song bursts into an upbeat rhythm lead by guitar, keys, and synthesizers. It’s a great track to dance to, but the lyrics […]
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 […]
