Sophie Coran’s S P A C E” Is a Dizzying Tribute to the Uncertainty of Love
You know it’s going to be a good song if there’s a drum intro, and “S P A C E” does not disappoint. Sophie Coran, who recently released her debut album, reels us in with her single “S P A C E,” a dizzying tribute to the uncertainty of love. Strings swell and flutter, moving […]
Kinn’s “Chase The Sun” Is an Ethereal Soundtrack to the Pursuit of Dreams
Two years after her musical debut, Nashville artist Alyssa Kinn releases “Chase The Sun,” a shimmering new single that will make you want to get up and dance, as well as think about the “suns” that you aim to chase in your own life. It’s so easy to melt into this song. Kinn’s vocals layer […]
“Beauty in Our Eyes” Is a Real-Life Love Story
Singer-songwriter Brother James, also known as Justin James Sinclair, hones in on the simple grace of life, love and friendship with his stirring waltz, “Beauty in Our Eyes.” Brother James was asked to write this song for his friend’s wedding – a song to walk down the aisle to and have their first dance to. […]
“Through The Looking Glass” by Flowstate: A Quiet Psych-Folk Nightmare
Flowstate, the British singer-songwriter behind the eerily beautiful “Through The Looking Glass,” clearly takes a great deal of influence from Nick Drake. He plays his guitar with a similarly light touch, as though skimming his fingers along the surface of a pond, and his vocals bear more than a passing resemblance to Drake’s warm, hushed […]
Ari Herstand’s Like Home Is a Return to Roots and a Step Forward
Ari Herstand is a lot of things to a lot of people. He’s the leader of 70s funk project Brassroots District. He’s an actor with credits in shows like Mad Men. He’s the author of the best-selling book, How to Make It in the New Music Business (which I’ve read and can personally confirm as being […]
“Only Idaho, Forever” by Harrison Lemke: Evocative, Melancholy Folk
“Only Idaho, Forever” by Harrison Lemke reflects on the mundanity of daily life. He sings about the boring, circling routines that are all somehow grounded and made comforting by their sense of place. “Last night everything froze over;/It’s back to work today/The cars warming up out in the weekday street:/the sound of someone else’s money […]
“Closer” by Christopher Green: Fresh, Vibrant Folk Rock
Christopher Green’s “Closer” is a really creative, exciting take on vintage folk rock. The track wears its influences proudly – The Band’s rich folk harmonies, some Bruce Springsteen confidence in the surefooted groove, and, most clearly of all, a strong dose of Wilco in all the creative, intricate textures. Yet it brings both a unique […]
“Lately, I Believe” by The Sarandons: A Bright Indie Rock Daydream
The Sarandons have dropped the soundtrack for your neon urban dream – and it’s called “Lately, I Believe.” The single is the result of a cosmic collaboration between Damian Coleman, Edumund Cummings, Craig Keeney, Phil Skot, and Dave Suchon – all of whom, aside from Skot, participate in the vocals of the production. (Sorry to […]
“Idlewild” by Mandy Brooks: A Heartfelt Reflection on Childhood
“Idlewild” by Mandy Brooks tells a heartfelt story of magical childhood memories that help adults get through the challenges of life. In her new country/folk song, Brooks describes the place her family gathered each summer growing up, and the way that sense of belonging somewhere helped her when she felt broken as an adult. “Every […]
“Cosmica” by Stevie Zita: A Space-Age Love Song
Stevie Zita’s Instagram features a “bathroom series” – acoustic covers of iconic indie pop and rock tunes recorded in his bathroom. These are lovely for several reasons – Zita’s wide, full vocals, emotional alt-rock strumming, and, most significantly for me, the bathroom itself. Anyone who’s done any home recording knows the sweet, special reverb of […]
