phobia quartet Captures the Essence of Young Love – “We Could Do That Though”
Wasting no time to deliver us their unique sound, indie rock trio phobia quartet jumps right into the first lines of their new song “We Could Do That Though”. Singer Adam Hood’s voice is gentle, but perfectly captures the nature of the song. He’s singing about being head over heels for someone but being too […]
“Lucky Penny” by Edwin – Heads or Tails?
An indie-folk duo, known collectively as Edwin, recently released a new single called “Lucky Penny”. It’s a warm tune that’s easily relatable, especially if you’ve ever traded favors for food. It stars a cast of penny pinchers, washing machines, side streets, empty pockets, and overdue bills. The lighthearted “Lucky Penny” digs into the experience of […]
Saul Rivers Throws It All Away – “WAVES”
We lose a chunk of ourselves in the bustle of the grind. Take New York, for example. It’s a city that never reaches to turn out the lights. It’s also the stomping ground for singer/songwriter, Saul Rivers. His soulful blend of pop, blues, and R&B is native to Brooklyn but is inspired by musicians who’ve […]
Falling in Love with Kane Miller on “Through that Door”
Sporting his folk guitar and angelic voice, you can hear singer-songwriter Kane Miller falling in love on his new song “Through That Door”. When I read the title of the song, I assumed it would be a break-up song about finally walking out the door. As it turns out, I had it completely backward. He […]
“Moonlight” by Frogi is Definitely Dreamy
“Moonlight” by Frogi sounds a lot like something my 16-year-old self could day-dream to, and I wish there had been more songs like it when I was young. Take a listen. “Oh I was dyin’ and wishin’ I could get you back, a desperation so strong no one understands, I started closing my eyes to […]
Your Smith’s “In Between Plans”: A Summer Playlist Essential
Based on a true story, Your Smith’s new song “In Between Plans” is the perfect tune to roll down the windows and drive to on a warm summer day. The song opens with a light, airy melody, giving off the feel-good vibe right off the bat. Explaining on Instagram that she wrote it about the […]
Get Entangled with “Honey” by Ahli
Do you want to be her or be on her? Both Maybe? Let “Honey” by Ahli help you answer that question. An ancient proverb I first heard at a sleepover in tenth grade, if that tells you anything, goes something like this: “I don’t know if I want to be her or be on her.” […]
A Closer Look at “SHE” from Brooklyn’s Pasquale Gee
Pasquale Gee, Brooklyn’s heart-bending songwriter, is a promising up-and-comer with a whole lot on his shoulders. Recently he shared a beautiful song about being loved by someone despite being flawed or feeling inadequate when life’s pressures stack up. It’s a song of acceptance, discovery, and self-reflection. Pasquale Gee expressed the astounding feeling of receiving love […]
A Sweet Sip of “Grenadine” by Oliver Hazard
Mike Belazis, Griffin McCulloch, and Devin East are a folk trio from Waterville, Ohio called Oliver Hazard. Last week, the band released “Greanadine” along with an animated video to match. It’s an lighthearted tune with a soft-spoken soul. The animated music video features a freehand cartoon version of the band traversing around their hometown. Check […]
Let’s Be Giants Opens New EP with “Come Find Me”
The unbound freedom of childhood inspired the name “Let’s Be Giants”. They’re one of the newer bands to grace the music scene in Montreal. In fact, they released their debut EP, Beaneath the Blue just recently. “Come Find Me” is about the ironic experience of finding peace in the “lost and found” bin of our […]
