“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, […]
CAJA on “In the Garden,” Overcoming Stage Fright, and Her Nordic Surroundings
CAJA’s new single is an emotional piece. From the tender instruments to the heartfelt lyrics, it’s clear that there’s a lot of emotions running through “In the Garden”. Written by the Norwegian artist CAJA, the song was dedicated to her grandfather and is in memory of her grandmother. With that knowledge and the bittersweet vocals, […]
YDE on “Old Her,” TV Stardom and New Horizons
You may remember Breanna Yde from her role as the bass player Tomika on Nickelodeon’s School of Rock. Now she’s launching a musical career, joining Lady Gaga and Jared Leto in the select club of artists who are both thespians and highly successful musicians. The young artist just released “Old Her,” her first single under […]
Lindsey Lomis on “Save Your Breath,” Earning Celebrity Praise, and Performing with Brandi Carlile
When a female artist has a beautiful, bluesy voice and plays electric guitar really well, the obvious comparison is to Bonnie Raitt. In my opinion, the person most likely to claim Bonnie’s throne is Lindsey Lomis, a Nashville-based artist who’s only 19. Lomis’ new song “save your breath” chronicles her encounter with a young Adonis […]
“Boxroom Bangers” by Teenage Tom Petties: Ragtag, Catchy Alt-Rock
“Boxroom Bangers”, from Teenage Tom Petties’ self-titled debut album, is a fun garage rock track that will leave any aged listener with the wistful feeling of nostalgia. The band consists of frontman (and only man) Tom Brown of the UK indie-rock duo Rural France, known for their warped and fuzzy sound. The name Teenage Tom […]
Lindsay Clark on “Evening Star,” Poetry, and Collaborating with William Tyler
The “evening star,” as it turns out, isn’t a star at all. It’s the planet Venus, bright in the sky, visible in the west after the sun has set. (It’s also known as the “morning star,” when it appears in the east before the sun rises.) It’s the planet closest to our own in terms […]
Tishmal on “You Got So High,” Hummingbird Creativity, and Fresh Starts
Tishmal is the stage name of Rachel Brockbank, a San Diego native who now lives in Los Angeles. Tishmal means “hummingbird” in Luiseño, the language of her Native American heritage. A hummingbird works nonstop, so it’s not surprising that Tishmal has ten new singles planned for this year. Rachel is also a very successful model, […]
Marielle Kraft on “I Kissed a Boy,” Pop Pride, and Celebrity Covers
Remember when Holly Near was about the only LGBTQ+ artist you could listen to? Well, those days are long gone. Current artists like MUNA and Rina Sawayama sing unabashedly about their girlfriends, and they’re enjoying great success. You can add one more name to the list: Nashville-based artist Marielle Kraft. The chorus of her new […]
“Spitting Off the Edge of the World” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs feat. Perfume Genius: Joyful Music for the Fight Ahead
The indie rock trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs ruled the pop, rock, and even alternative charts in the early 2000’s. Between their iconic tune “Maps” appearing in the original Rock Band video game and their 2009 hit “Heads Will Roll” continuing to be a club anthem, we never forgot about Yeah Yeah Yeahs. But after almost […]
