The Lovelines on “Steadily,” Avoiding AutoTune, and the Legacy of 50s Jazz
The Lovelines are a brother-sister band that make great music across six time zones. “Tessa D” is the band’s singer and resides in Berlin. Her half-brother Todd Goings lives in Orlando, Florida and is the duo’s songwriter. Earlier this year, their debut single “Strange Kind Of Love” reached the #1 spot on SubmitHub’s pop charts. […]
Harrison Lipton on “Speedracer,” Bittersweet Endings, and R&B Osmosis
Even though “Speedracer” by Brooklyn-based artist Harrison Lipton is about a relationship that ultimately ended, it’s so smooth and melodic that I’m going to play this R&B gem all summer. Lipton started his career as an indie rocker, but he’s an absolute natural in the R&B realm. “Speedracer” is actually a triple treat, with features […]
“Rosalita” by Oliver Proudfoot: Lovely Indie Folk Warmth
Indie folk artist Oliver Proudfoot is a British singer-songwriter known for his country infused sound. Giving us the As I Wait by My Windowside EP in 2018 and the single “Oregon Grey” just two years later, he is no newbie to the folk genre. More recently however, Proudfoot shared his newest single “Rosalita” and we’re […]
“Nine Lives” by Odie Leigh: Reflecting on the Cost of Love
“Nine Lives” revolves around a central metaphor that makes the song uniquely charming, while also perfectly capturing the melancholy of heartbreak. In the song, Odie Leigh reflects on the progression of a relationship – the stages of falling in love and then falling apart. As the song opens, she is fully entranced, ready to share […]
“Justinian” by Moon Hound: An Open-Hearted Love Letter
Unlike what you may expect from its title, “Justinian” isn’t about ancient Roman history. Or is it? The Moon Hound song, off brand-new EP, Wait for Nothing, uses analogous historical imagery to share a personal experience. It’s not quite historic, but it’s broad enough to apply to just about everything, so it’s pretty neat. This […]
Ari Tibi on Finding “Shelter” and Leading the Singer-Songwriter Renaissance
We’ve found the Emmylou Harris of the 2020s: L.A.-based singer-songwriter Ari Tibi. Her magical voice has an uplifting quality, like she’s beckoning us to be true to ourselves and compassionate to each other. When you’ve had your fill of glitch-pop and gimmicky songs, listen to Ari’s “Shelter.” It’s a beautiful song that illuminates and inspires, […]
“Better Way” by Lindsay Clark: Indie Folk About Loving Yourself and Others
Speaking from personal experience, before you can love others or let others love you, it’s important to love yourself first. I think Lindsay Clark would agree with me. Her song, “Better Way,” serves as a proponent for self-love through a reflection on experiences of self-destruction and toxicity. The first word that comes to mind is […]
“Qanisqineq” by Nuisance: An Emotional, Folk-Infused Gem
The duo Nuisance, made up of William J. Seidel and Ryan E. Weber, draws inspiration from folk and modern classical, resulting in a new, experimental pop sound. “Qanisqineq”, the title track of their latest EP, perfectly showcases this magic. Its dreamy, yet melancholy tone is perfect for those sad nights, or just easy-listening. The versatility […]
“Methadone” by Small Town Sci-Fi: Honest, Unvarnished Songwriting
If you happen to have any spare time, I’d recommend checking out “Methadone.” For legal purposes, I’ll add a disclaimer to this review: not the drug. Don’t do that. To be more specific, I’m talking about the song “Methadone” by Small Town Sci-Fi. The song serves as the opener off the artist’s first EP, Psycho, […]
“Guilty Soulmate” by Jess Meilman: A Deep Dive into the Doubts of a Relationship
In a world brimming with love songs and heartbreaking lyrics, it’s a pleasant surprise to come across Jess Meilman’s debut single “Guilty Soulmate”, a riveting track that plants a fresh seed of doubt in the minds of lovers: Who’s really the soulmate? And who’s guilty of loving the wrong person? With this premise, Meilman delivers […]
