Haley Heynderickx and Max García Conover’s “Crow Song” Flies on Colorful Wings
While songs tell a story, the story behind their creation can often be twice as intriguing. Being a songwriter myself, people often ask me about this process. They expect something uniform, almost like a set of instructions so they can learn and do it themselves. As far as doing it themselves, I say songwriting does […]
Oliver Proudfoot Serenades You with Sorrow in “Did You Hear About Mercy?”
Can you ever get over the death of your lover? Overcoming the grief seems like an impossible task, but, at the same time, moving on seems insensitive to the person you once shared your life with. In “Did You Hear about Mercy?”, British singer-songwriter Oliver Proudfoot stoically depicts the loneliness and despair that accompanies the […]
Wildie’s “Westbound” is a Unique Juxtaposition
A subtle drum fill cues a day-dreamy melody to kick-start this whimsical song. I imagine “Westbound” sounds best driving through the countryside on a hot summer day with the windows down, the wind blowing through your hair as your free hand, held out the window, moves up and down with the motion of the air […]
Taylor Noelle’s “Words” is a Funky Admonishment for Liars
Unless you’re dating Pinocchio or Jim Carrey in the 1990s, having a relationship with a liar can be an infuriating time. It’s a bit like dealing with a salesperson; you know something isn’t quite right but their words are so sweet and persuasive you end up believing them. For many people, words are just […]
WORLDS Takes Us Back in Time with “Watchin”
WOLRDS released a haunting new single full of sparkle and glam called, “Watchin”. The full package will instantly remind you of 80s electro-pop. Who are the artists behind it? WORLDS is actually a collaborative group made up of Antoine Diligent and BlondFire. The duo hails from Los Angles bringing forth a style very few modern […]
Dessie Magee’s “Castle” is a Stirring Tale of Betrayal and Loss
When someone breaks up with you because they want to “find themselves”, how do you accept that? Irish modern folk/rock singer-songwriter Dessie Magee explores this issue in his latest single, “Castle”. In his song, Magee writes a letter to his former lover, detailing the feeling of abandonment that comes with this particular heartbreak. “Castle” opens […]
The Transformative Power Of Martha Hill’s “Wallflower”
Have you ever secretly wanted to be somebody else? Martha Hill explores this concept in her new song, “Wallflower.” Her energy in this song is terrifyingly, yet wonderfully, infectious! The lyrics, honest and commanding, hit home for anybody who’s ever felt social anxiety and a need to fit in, to be somebody different. In today’s […]
The Story Of El Campo’s “In Indian Blankets”
Folk rock band El Campo’s new song, “In Indian Blankets,” embodies one of humanity’s most important and primitive instincts- the wish to be remembered fondly after death. I love the snapshots of memories lead singer Jerid Reed Morris provides in his lyrics. The wonderfully minimalistic instrumentals beautifully compliment Morris’ evocative vocals, as he shares childhood […]
The Story Of Good Minus’ “Laughing Full Steam”
The art pop trio, The Good Minus, is teasing us about their upcoming release. They recently dropped, “Laughing Full Steam” to entice our ears and prepare us for their album coming next year. Matt Welch, David Kean and Stu Hazelman are multi-talented musicians who each carry a decade’s worth of experience to the band. October has […]
Trenton’s “Not Alone” is an Addictive Kind of Sadness
Aristotle once said that you can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness. He also hated it when his ex-girlfriends would change their number and cut him off. Wait. Maybe that was Gotye. Anyway, the point still stands. Trenton’s music is the kind of sadness you can get addicted to. With his songs, you’re […]
