Howl with Stephen Babcock – This is “Devil”
Isn’t it invigorating to feel like a cowboy sometimes? It’s the freedom, rugged persona, and general appeal of being a lone wolf with the world in the palm of your hands. Every now and then, we come across remnants of that raw blues power in many contemporary styles, and it always emits that freeing sense […]
Elina Mourns a Broken Relationship in “Free”
In a beautifully stripped-down tune, Elina takes us through the grief of letting go of a relationship that didn’t work out. Slowing her sound down to only her heavenly voice and an acoustic guitar, she reminisces on the good times and the bad with a person she loved. Her words alone are so compelling, heavy […]
Dark, Contemplative, and Outside the Lines – “Teach Me” by Citizens
Some of the greatest music, not just of the past century but of all time, is derived from Christianity. Hymns written hundreds of years ago still have the power to bring a tear to a listener’s eye. Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”, one of the most famous pieces of music in history, is an exaltation […]
Split Screens Drops “Back Again” from Upcoming EP
There’s always been something fundamentally dreamy about the sound of a steel guitar; the silvery gleam of its tone, the graceful swoon as it slides from one note to the next. It’s that dreaminess that makes it such a useful and versatile instrument for the skilled songwriter, able to evoke all sorts of emotions […]
“Wilco (The Crowd)” – An Interview with Marny Proudfit
Finding out who you are isn’t easy, is it? If you’ve never been bound by the weight of not knowing, consider yourself a lucky anomaly. With an honest heart and a young soul, Marny Proudfit shared a song about being caught in that uncharted territory in life. The longing for being “anywhere but here” is […]
Getting Grimm with Kyson – “After The Rain”
Now that the historic Hot Girl Summer has come to an end, I think it’s time to set aside the upbeat bangers that defined summer ‘19. The new Kyson track called “After the Rain” is a great place to start a new season of music, that is if you’re looking to have a moodier and […]
Relick’s Powerful New Song “Powder Pink”
Texas based indie duo, Relick, released a powerful new single this summer. “Powder Pink” is slightly more electronic compared to the rest of the band’s music, but it’s executed perfectly. In seconds, the song bursts into an upbeat rhythm lead by guitar, keys, and synthesizers. It’s a great track to dance to, but the lyrics […]
Let Elliah Heifetz Take You on the Road Less Traveled
One of America’s best-loved life lessons comes courtesy of Robert Frost and his poem, “The Road Not Taken.” If your high school English teacher skipped this unit, you can probably go ahead and listen to “It Will Shine For You” by Elliah Heifetz and get the gist. “Smoke yourself to sleep, with the fury […]
Jake Edwards Showcases His Darker Side in “My Fault”
Taking a dark turn from his usual style, Jake Edwards released an absolutely heartbreaking new song, “My Fault”. Singing about the crushing weight of being depressed, he takes us through his darkest thoughts with an acoustic guitar and his powerful voice. Though he is clearly in a bad state of mind, he insists… “It’s not […]
A Fresh Look with Brooke Sierra and LALAKI on “Separate Hearts”
When I first heard the opening lines of Brooke Sierra and LALAKI’s “Separate Hearts,” I knew Sierra reminded me of someone. I couldn’t figure out who I was thinking of though. Was I detecting something that sounded like Billie Eilish had a couple of years ago? Was I thinking of Milk & Bone? Banks? […]
