Sam Hudgens’ inspirational new soft-folk song “Eve”
Folk music can get a bit of a bad reputation for being a little too, well, folksy. Many people I talk to about folk get the impression that it’s all a bunch of acoustic guitars jamming over each other or that it’s the brother to the polaraizing country music. This is a stereotype, of course, but […]
Experience Raw, Modernized Blues and Folk | “Not Anymore” by Arthur Rivers
Arthur Rivers is more than a solo musician. The indie/folk singer is a strong-willed traveler who carries his stories wherever he goes. If you take a dive into his lyrical storytelling, you’ll quickly learn that he’s a companion of the world and the struggles we all endure. What Arthur’s secret? Take a few minutes to […]
Top 10 Alternative Albums of 2018
Another year is over and the jury is in. It’s a jury of one, but, you get the picture. Readers have been clamouring to know; What were the best alternative albums of the year? How do I decide which albums are worth my time? What does ‘alternative’ even mean in this day and age? Well, fear […]
Leave the Comforts of Isolation with Hayden Arp’s “House on a Hill”
It’s easy to get comfortable in our isolation. When people hurt us, we prefer to cocoon ourselves in our room, shut out from the outside world. The fear of further emotional pain keeps us from having relationships with others, and even meeting them. Loneliness is tedious and gloomy, but it’s safe. Hayden Arp explores this […]
The Story Of Alli O’Donnell’s “Trout”
Calming, ambient rainfall cascades through my headphones- a refreshing use of real-world effects to flesh out a soothing soundscape that effortlessly creates an intimate, naturalistic mood- a perfect beginning to an outstanding piece of musical artwork. Alli O’Donnell’s “Trout” is a romantic adventure that beckons listeners through a hopeful courtship with atmospheric indie-folk instrumentals and […]
Be Inspired By JP Ruggieri’s “The Meaning”
JP Ruggieri’s “The Meaning” is a mellow-but-grooving hot take with a vintage sound that keeps the ball rolling from start to finish. The production of this piece is excellent, and every aspect of its composition shines as you are guided through the vocal and guitar skill of JP Ruggieri, backed up by Karlie Bruce on […]
Let Yourself Escape to “Gulf Breeze Motel” by Farewell Company
Often, when people reflect on “soul” music, they see someone, hear something specific. They hear big scale music or instrumentation, trumpets, saxophones, piano, something with gospel roots and a lot of rhythm. They see Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye. These songs and people were larger than life, and most definitely fit the […]
Flashback to the 80s with “Forever” by JOCKS and NAMO
If you’re a music lover of today, you must be a music lover of tomorrow. It’s one of the rules I established as an avid music consumer. In order to respect, understand, and truly admire the music of 2018, you should know what came before – what gave way and inspiration to the current popular […]
Fall in Love with Jason Saltiel’s “I’ve Never Felt This Way Before”
In June of 2018, Jason Saltiel, an independent singer/songwriter from New York, will be making his directorial debut with the thriller film, Beach House, when it premieres in Brazil. Beach House, starring Willa Fitzgerald and Murray Bartlett, explores the story of a young woman named Emma. While Emma vacations with her parents in a quiet […]
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 […]
