The Story Of Gabe Greenland’s “Paranoid Romantic”
Originally from Los Angeles, California, today we have Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter/producer Gabe Greenland. With his recently released album Love & Espionage, I look forward to reviewing one of the tracks, especially after reading his bio on Facebook, proclaiming, “His quirky crooning will see you swooning.” And quirky it is, but with a track titled “Paranoid Romantic”, […]
Only’s “Mary” is a Song for Movie Lovers
There are some songs that seem destined to be on movie soundtracks. “Mary” by the band Only is one of those songs. In these songs, the music is so evocative that you immediately picture vivid scenes within the first few seconds. The track’s starting riff is redolent of bands like Turnover and Real Estate with […]
Experience Love for the First Time with Emily James’s “Foreign Land”
Remember the first time you fell in love? It felt magical, almost ethereal, like the feelings you shared with your beloved were not of this world. But, love can also be scary. You’re experiencing completely new, intoxicating feelings that possess you and make you obsess over your lover. It feels amazing, but, at the same […]
Yosef David’s Latest Single is a Sedative Remedy for “Bad Days”
One of the struggles in life is to accept its inconstancy and caprice. On some days we feel like we’re merrily floating through our day, as light as our content mind. On other days, we feel like the heaviness in the air is slowly driving us into the ground. In this way, life plays the […]
So So Sun’s “Somni” is a Musical Hypnosis
Breakups will either make or break you. You could look upon it as a learning experience; accept the mistakes you’ve made, get over your former lover, and move on with your life. Sometimes, though, moving on seems like an insurmountable task. Why would you want to move on from a person that was, in your […]
The Top 10 Singer-Songwriter Albums of 2018
Singer-songwriter music is probably the most palatable, most relatable genre there is. Not because it’s not exciting or innovative or fun–it is–but because when one person tells their story, we can all find parts of ourselves in it. 2018 brought some great albums from singer-songwriters across the globe. Not to mention, the genre has clearly […]
Monte Carload’s “Heir Of The Dog” Is The Most Surreal Night Out You’ll Ever Go On
Originally from Grand Prairie, Texas before moving to Chicago, Illinois, Tyler of Monte Carload created a concept album this year. Of the same name as the band, it’s about “the journey of a drunken werewolf, from curse to rehabilitation.” We explore this humorous yet interesting idea with the first track of the album. Cleverly named […]
Top 10 Indie Songs of 2018
This year did quite a number on us. Whether it was your best year yet or one you wish you could forget, 2018 brought us plenty of musical gems. Check out these top indie picks that this year has ushered in: “White Frost” – Tall Heights I had the privilege of seeing Tall Heights […]
The Story Of Robin Kester’s “Disguise”
Robin Kester’s “Disguise” is a moody acoustic dirge that hits all the right notes, lyrically and musically. I enjoyed the trance-esque sound to this piece, despite the barebones ensemble of instruments. Patient, steady guitar fingerpicking drives this track, and matches the tone of Kester’s voice perfectly. Beneath the surface of the melody, the textured combination […]
The Story of The Last Man Running’s “New Backyard”
In their debut single “New Backyard,” The Last Man Running (TLMR) tells the true story of a young girl running away from home in Sydney, Australia. With a folk feel and simple acoustic finger-picking, the TLMR team creates the perfect environment for the sad nostalgia to settle in. Attempting to get inside the mind of […]
