Float Into An Idyllic Future With Flo’s “Set In Stone”
Flo’s mystically joyful song, “Set In Stone” empowers your imagination to seek out the delightful taste of a hopeful future. She sings of a broken love story through the eyes of a wise child- positive, inspired, and pure. The optimism examined in this song is one everyone should aspire to feel; Flo has created a […]
The Story Of A Different Thread’s “Rosa Rosa”
Music is supposed to make you feel. A Different Thread reminds you to let your emotions flow. British-American folk duo Robert Jackson and Alicia Best have been touring the UK and US non-stop for the last couple of years. Their band, A Different Thread, has made waves in the folk scene over the past few […]
The Story Of Moda Spira’s “Bang”
Moda Spira is Latifah Alattas, and although the songstress may bear an alternate moniker, the project itself does nothing to elude its deeply personal theme. Chronicling the painful process of coming to terms with the end her marriage, Alattas openly bares her soul to anyone who will listen in her latest single, “Bang,” which not […]
“Glorious” by Dirt Farmer Blends Americana and Electronic Pop
Quirky keyboard melodies seamlessly blend with hip surf rock. “Glorious” by Dirt Farmer is a sunny indie tune lead by lazy vocals that have a “take it or leave it” demeanor. The rough, frosty grunge aftertaste cleans itself up around the edges of the chorus, thanks to a bright drum kit and plenty of upbeat […]
The Exits’ “Press Repeat” Is A High-Energy Anthem
My favorite songs open with a bang. A good drum beat, a blazing guitar solo, a killer hook. The best music pulls the listener in right away and refuses to let go. ‘Press Repeat’ by The Exits is a song that delivers on every level. You can feel this music in your bones-what’s better than […]
Laramie’s “Nicotine” Leaves Listeners Choked Up
I listened to ‘Nicotine’ for the first time in a bustling coffee shop so full of people I could barely hear myself think. With the volume turned up way too loud in an attempt to drown out the people around me, Laramie Renae’s voice pierced through the noise with a firm sweetness. Laramie has the […]
The Flawless Simplicity of Josh Mac’s “tired”
An expressive ode to the fatigue of a failed relationship, Josh Mac hits the nail on the head with “tired”. For being so young, only 19 years old, just finishing high school in 2016, how can this kid so perfectly capture the emotional exhaustion that comes with a love gone sour while simultaneously longing for […]
The Story Of Evelyn Drach’s “False Premise”
A songwriter like no other, Evelyn Drach chooses her words and melodies so carefully and expresses them so freely. Although her album Up With the Smoke tells a story working backwards from death to bustling life, she gives each single time to marinate in the minds of her listeners by releasing them one at a […]
Braden Lam Blends The Bitter And The Sweet With “Driftwood People”
Folk-pop singer/songwriter Braden Lam blends both the inspiring and disconnected side of travel in his song, “Driftwood People.” The track begins with a calming guitar riff, breaking into a light yet cheerful beat. The message of this song is so lovely, stirring the wanderlust buried within all of us. This song can give you hope, […]
Maiah Wynne’s “Ballad Of Lefty Brown” Will Transport You
The 2017 film “The Ballad of Lefty Brown” tells the story of an aging Montana cowboy seeking revenge for the murder of a friend but ultimately finding himself involved in a much larger story. It would seem that the film’s lead character and Maiah Wynne couldn’t have less in common, but they come from the […]
