Anna Rose’s “The Chariot” Will Get Your Heart Racing
I wasn’t angry, and then I listened to “The Chariot” and suddenly wanted to be. The opening guitar is reminiscent of the best of early 2000s country. The song follows a woman deciding to finally save herself as she slowly breaks away from societal expectations. Singer Anna Rose has been on the scene for a […]
Mutts Are Begging For “Your Love”
Hard rocking and driven by an edgy guitar riff, “Your Love” by Mutts is a fantastic dose of good old-fashioned blues. The guitar opens the track with a slick riff full of overdrive and warmth. The drums enter shortly after, and the groove is established and never lets up. I was mainly reminded of The […]
That Feeling when You Realize You’re Really Done with Your Ex in Sea Girls’ “Damage Done”
Sometimes, when we break up with someone, we want nothing to do with them. Sometimes, we could just care less. “Damage Done” by Sea Girls reflects this sentiment quite well, giving off a kind of “Gives You Hell” by the All American Rejects vibe. The progression of the song is rather straightforward, adhering to the […]
Jordan Whitmore’s “I Wish You Would” Breathes with Emotion
For a song so sparsely produced, Jordan Whitmore‘s “I Wish You Would” carries a lot of weight. I think it’s because Jordan’s voice alone could lift a truck. The song meanders along in a slow 3:4, leaving plenty of room for her vocal to take over. The lyrics flow like dripping honey, hanging behind the […]
The Teskey Brothers Won’t Let You Down in Their New Song “Hold Me”
To say this song has a lot of soul is an understatement. The Teskey Brothers’ new song “Hold Me” is the kind of song that gets your hands clapping and feet stomping, without a doubt. The song progresses as follows: half chorus (intro) ‒ verse ‒ half chorus ‒ verse ‒ full chorus ‒ bridge […]
“Learn My Lesson” by Rachel Shaps Slaps
(Excuse the ridiculously clever wordplay in my title.) Have you ever dreamed of a song with Christina Aguilera’s clear soulful voice mixed with the vibe and energy of Ariana Grande? Well, whether you have or haven’t, I found it for you. Rachel Shaps is both reminiscent of those pop stars and completely unique. Her confidence […]
Bitter Calm Warns You: “Don’t Look Down”
In their own words, Bitter Calm writes “loud, slow songs about love and death, and they’ve never had so much fun.” The Alabama-based band formed in the wake of tragedy for founder Michael Harp as he grieved the loss of his father. I love the name “Bitter Calm,” obviously a play on the term “bitter […]
Dieter’s “Up and Down” Pairs Sultry Vibes with an Ode to Instability
Loneliness can feel self-imposed. After all, the solution is to simply go out and talk to people, right? But, it’s not a choice. And it’s not that easy. How can you be expected to connect with people when you can’t connect with yourself? Dieter’s new single “Up and Down” explores the themes of instability and […]
Diving Into Minru’s “Lakes”
Swedish indie artist Minru begins her single “Lakes” with a subtle bass line, leaving us wondering where the song might go from here. Initially, the song creates a sultry atmosphere, but soon develops into a dreamy folk pop number. As the song progresses, the instrumentation retains its minimalist approach while still accomplishing a full sound. […]
Experience Heartbreak “In This Dim Light” With Beverly Kills
While relationships are fun, many of us are bound to experience heartbreak in the form of breakups. They’re painful and involve a lot of tears, nights of little sleep, and a mixture of all sorts of emotions. To sum it up simply, breakups suck. Despite this, they’re a mess of an experience that can lead […]
