Be Inspired By JP Ruggieri’s “The Meaning”
JP Ruggieri’s “The Meaning” is a mellow-but-grooving hot take with a vintage sound that keeps the ball rolling from start to finish. The production of this piece is excellent, and every aspect of its composition shines as you are guided through the vocal and guitar skill of JP Ruggieri, backed up by Karlie Bruce on […]
Let Yourself Escape to “Gulf Breeze Motel” by Farewell Company
Often, when people reflect on “soul” music, they see someone, hear something specific. They hear big scale music or instrumentation, trumpets, saxophones, piano, something with gospel roots and a lot of rhythm. They see Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye. These songs and people were larger than life, and most definitely fit the […]
Fall in Love with Jason Saltiel’s “I’ve Never Felt This Way Before”
In June of 2018, Jason Saltiel, an independent singer/songwriter from New York, will be making his directorial debut with the thriller film, Beach House, when it premieres in Brazil. Beach House, starring Willa Fitzgerald and Murray Bartlett, explores the story of a young woman named Emma. While Emma vacations with her parents in a quiet […]
Experience the Fresh Energy of Parks’ “I Don’t Want to Know You”
From the very first beat of this song, I immediately felt some unique old-school vibes- a light flavor of 80’s pop, mixed with a very contemporary sound. That edgy, yet soft, guitar riff in the beginning sets the tone for Parks’ “I Don’t Want to Know You.” Its subtle energy seems to symbolize the sentiments […]
Only’s “Mary” is a Song for Movie Lovers
There are some songs that seem destined to be on movie soundtracks. “Mary” by the band Only is one of those songs. In these songs, the music is so evocative that you immediately picture vivid scenes within the first few seconds. The track’s starting riff is redolent of bands like Turnover and Real Estate with […]
Experience Love for the First Time with Emily James’s “Foreign Land”
Remember the first time you fell in love? It felt magical, almost ethereal, like the feelings you shared with your beloved were not of this world. But, love can also be scary. You’re experiencing completely new, intoxicating feelings that possess you and make you obsess over your lover. It feels amazing, but, at the same […]
Yosef David’s Latest Single is a Sedative Remedy for “Bad Days”
One of the struggles in life is to accept its inconstancy and caprice. On some days we feel like we’re merrily floating through our day, as light as our content mind. On other days, we feel like the heaviness in the air is slowly driving us into the ground. In this way, life plays the […]
So So Sun’s “Somni” is a Musical Hypnosis
Breakups will either make or break you. You could look upon it as a learning experience; accept the mistakes you’ve made, get over your former lover, and move on with your life. Sometimes, though, moving on seems like an insurmountable task. Why would you want to move on from a person that was, in your […]
The Top 10 Singer-Songwriter Albums of 2018
Singer-songwriter music is probably the most palatable, most relatable genre there is. Not because it’s not exciting or innovative or fun–it is–but because when one person tells their story, we can all find parts of ourselves in it. 2018 brought some great albums from singer-songwriters across the globe. Not to mention, the genre has clearly […]
Monte Carload’s “Heir Of The Dog” Is The Most Surreal Night Out You’ll Ever Go On
Originally from Grand Prairie, Texas before moving to Chicago, Illinois, Tyler of Monte Carload created a concept album this year. Of the same name as the band, it’s about “the journey of a drunken werewolf, from curse to rehabilitation.” We explore this humorous yet interesting idea with the first track of the album. Cleverly named […]
