The Simplicity of Greg Felden’s “Man Like Me”
Starbucks and headphones would for sure help me get the job done. I always love the process of writing music reviews, but getting started is the hardest part. Luckily with “Man Like Me,” I was instantly transported to peaceful, green, simpler times. I went to look up Greg Felden after listening the first time, and […]
Bosum’s Take It Easy
I hate being told to “take it easy” when I’m stressed out, and I know I’m not alone. Whether I’ve skipped too many gym days that week and feel on edge, or are stressing out over a deadline that needs to be met at work, hearing the phrase “take it easy” seems to almost never […]
The Powerful Mystery of “The Border” by fountains
fountains‘ new song “The Border” is quite the mystery. With the instruments acting as the driving force of the song, the lyrics are quite powerful, and like anything powerful, greatly open to interpretation. I want to start with the musical side of “The Border” and sideline its lyrical component for a bit. My reason for […]
The Jins Bring Us Back to ’90s Angst on “She Said”
We’ve seen the ’90s come back through exhausted TV and movie reboots and some controversial fashion trends (looking at you, the fanny pack). But ’90s music is a scene well-received by listeners today. Perhaps because it’s been a while since angsty scream-along tracks were a staple on the mainstream. But for those of you who […]
Calan Mai Hopes to Reunite with a Lost Love in “Friend of a Friend”
On my first listen of “Friend of a Friend” by Calan Mai, I couldn’t help but notice the weight he puts on each and every word with his annunciation. The two main musical elements are the piano and Mai’s voice, and the two blended with each other perfectly. More than that, the lyrics were beyond […]
The Haunting Familiarity of “Lula” by Evan Bartels
With any genre, the founding style and artists are often times overlooked by new musicians. That’s why I absolutely love artists like Evan Bartels, who captures the spirit of classic country and Americana rock ‘n’ roll, while creating something brand new. Recently Bartels released “Lula,” along with heart-thumping track “The Low Country” and the poetically […]
NEIMY Calls Out Her Ex in “Selfish”
We all know relationships ‒ not just the romantic kind ‒ are two way streets. NEIMY’s new song “Selfish” concerns itself with this topic. However, it’s clear that the person our singer was with took advantage of her love. Before getting into the lyrics, I want to address the instrumental part, because I think it’s […]
Drift and transform With Cliffs & Caves’ “Sea Glass”
The idea of being damaged goods is one of the many things that we can pick up along our path in life. Cliffs & Caves, a mother-daughter duo from Texas, tackle this idea in their track “Sea Glass”. Beginning with a calm wave of string instruments, simple guitar picking, and a steady, slow drum beat, […]
An Emotional Take on Foxpaw’s “D Minor”
Foxpaw is a self-proclaimed “folk emo solo project.” If you’re looking for a second opinion, I agree with the diagnosis. You easily gather that from their singles, but their Spotify description fits perfectly too. Now I’ve never been one for the emo scene — disappointing, I know. But no matter your familiarity with the genre, […]
The Nostalgia of “Maybe” by Lily Williams
I wasn’t ready for “Maybe” by Lily Williams. Allow me to get dramatic: as I sat in my small living room with nothing to look at but my rain-ridden window, I couldn’t help but feel emotionally raw and nostalgic. My eyes glanced elsewhere landing on the cover art – a rose softly set atop a […]
