Let Elliah Heifetz Take You on the Road Less Traveled
One of America’s best-loved life lessons comes courtesy of Robert Frost and his poem, “The Road Not Taken.” If your high school English teacher skipped this unit, you can probably go ahead and listen to “It Will Shine For You” by Elliah Heifetz and get the gist. “Smoke yourself to sleep, with the fury […]
Jake Edwards Showcases His Darker Side in “My Fault”
Taking a dark turn from his usual style, Jake Edwards released an absolutely heartbreaking new song, “My Fault”. Singing about the crushing weight of being depressed, he takes us through his darkest thoughts with an acoustic guitar and his powerful voice. Though he is clearly in a bad state of mind, he insists… “It’s not […]
A Fresh Look with Brooke Sierra and LALAKI on “Separate Hearts”
When I first heard the opening lines of Brooke Sierra and LALAKI’s “Separate Hearts,” I knew Sierra reminded me of someone. I couldn’t figure out who I was thinking of though. Was I detecting something that sounded like Billie Eilish had a couple of years ago? Was I thinking of Milk & Bone? Banks? […]
phobia quartet Captures the Essence of Young Love – “We Could Do That Though”
Wasting no time to deliver us their unique sound, indie rock trio phobia quartet jumps right into the first lines of their new song “We Could Do That Though”. Singer Adam Hood’s voice is gentle, but perfectly captures the nature of the song. He’s singing about being head over heels for someone but being too […]
“Lucky Penny” by Edwin – Heads or Tails?
An indie-folk duo, known collectively as Edwin, recently released a new single called “Lucky Penny”. It’s a warm tune that’s easily relatable, especially if you’ve ever traded favors for food. It stars a cast of penny pinchers, washing machines, side streets, empty pockets, and overdue bills. The lighthearted “Lucky Penny” digs into the experience of […]
Saul Rivers Throws It All Away – “WAVES”
We lose a chunk of ourselves in the bustle of the grind. Take New York, for example. It’s a city that never reaches to turn out the lights. It’s also the stomping ground for singer/songwriter, Saul Rivers. His soulful blend of pop, blues, and R&B is native to Brooklyn but is inspired by musicians who’ve […]
Falling in Love with Kane Miller on “Through that Door”
Sporting his folk guitar and angelic voice, you can hear singer-songwriter Kane Miller falling in love on his new song “Through That Door”. When I read the title of the song, I assumed it would be a break-up song about finally walking out the door. As it turns out, I had it completely backward. He […]
“Moonlight” by Frogi is Definitely Dreamy
“Moonlight” by Frogi sounds a lot like something my 16-year-old self could day-dream to, and I wish there had been more songs like it when I was young. Take a listen. “Oh I was dyin’ and wishin’ I could get you back, a desperation so strong no one understands, I started closing my eyes to […]
Your Smith’s “In Between Plans”: A Summer Playlist Essential
Based on a true story, Your Smith’s new song “In Between Plans” is the perfect tune to roll down the windows and drive to on a warm summer day. The song opens with a light, airy melody, giving off the feel-good vibe right off the bat. Explaining on Instagram that she wrote it about the […]
Get Entangled with “Honey” by Ahli
Do you want to be her or be on her? Both Maybe? Let “Honey” by Ahli help you answer that question. An ancient proverb I first heard at a sleepover in tenth grade, if that tells you anything, goes something like this: “I don’t know if I want to be her or be on her.” […]
