Nolie on “Picky,” Treasuring His Time, and Transcending ‘Pretty’ Songs
We all know that radio is increasingly taking the backseat to streaming in today’s pop world. But Nolie’s new song “Picky” sounds like one of those buoyant songs that deserve to come pouring out of Corvettes on the Santa Monica Freeway all summer long. Although some listeners may mistakenly lump Nolie in with Charlie Puth […]
Zoe Zobrist on “Better,” Her Songwriting, and What Happened Since Her Last Song
Soft, slow and sad is Zoe Zobrist’s latest single: “Better”. “Better” is a drifting rock single following up 2021’s “Oh Baby.” Sounding much like a retrospective, it’s fitting that “Better” has a more produced sound to it. The instruments stand more on their own, and serve to elevate the focus of the track: the vocals. […]
Lauren Spring on “Make It Look Easy,” Dream Pop, and Trusting Your Own Talent
Lauren Spring is well-known in the U.S. for her stellar work with the Americana group The Krickets. Her solo albums, however, have a captivating pop sound that’s winning her new fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Spring is signed to the UK label Saint In The City Records, and “Make It Look Easy” is […]
“Just Like a River” by Jenny Berkel: Lovely, Free-Flowing Folk
In “Just Like A River,” Berkel experiences a ripple on the still surface of her life, caused by an intriguing new face. The song feels like a meditative reflection, in which she seeks to reach and merge herself with this fated connection. In a press release, Berkel explained, “’Just Like a River’ started as a […]
“Run, Run, Run (Leaving the Village)” by Miss Nöyd: Pristine, Freeing Music
I could think of a million words to describe “Run Run Run (Leaving the Village)” by Miss Nöyd. Pristine. Enchanting. Delicate. Rather, like our singer does, I’ll leave you with a sea of my thoughts and wisdom. It probably won’t be as structured and elegant as hers, but that’s okay. This song’s piano is nothing […]
“Amour Fou” by Beverly Kills: This Song About Crazy Love is Crazy Good
Not even a second into “Amour Fou” by Beverly Kills, I knew that I was about to get into something really good. You know how sometimes you immediately hear the first few moments of a song, and your head and ears perk up in excitement and anticipation? For me, that happens for really danceable and […]
“Pessimism” by Lee Trent: Deeper Than Just Bad Vibes
Lee Trent, the artist formerly known as Trent Woods, is pretty new to the scene. Releasing music during the height of the pandemic in 2020, his first single under his new moniker was “Optimism,” released this year. Now, interestingly (and ironically?), Trent returns with a follow-up single, appropriately deemed “Pessimism.” I won’t boldly assume what […]
“New Mexico” by Lizzy Dutton: Soul-Searching Beauty
What do you make of the Land of Enchantment? Until recently, New Mexico has been something of a cultural enigma. Before Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul drew attention (and unsolicited roof pizzas) to the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico seemed to exist only in the abstract as a stretch of desert between Texas and […]
“For All Our Days That Tear The Heart” by Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler: Finding Value in Pain
Oscar-nominated actress Jessie Buckley and former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler team up once again for what can only be described as a cinematic experience for the ears. “For All Our Days That Tear The Heart” begs the question: For all our days that tear the heart, what do we have to show for it? Accompanied […]
“Sunburn” by Sylvan Esso: Indulging In A Good Time
It’s hard not to dance when you hear Sylvan Esso’s smooth and spunky new single, “Sunburn.” The entrancing music practically pulls you out of your seat and forces you onto the nearest dance floor. You’ll feel the beat pulsing through your veins, and your body might start to groove on its own. The duo delivered […]
