“Fleeting” by Monmoi: Stuck in a Lost Relationship
If there is one thing that can be said about music as a whole, it’s that it possesses a power to bring people together from all around the world. Regardless of their upbringing or location, most successful artists have the ability to forge songs which carry a vital message at their core which helps people […]
“Cooler Returns” by Kiwi Jr.: American Politics from an Outsider
I have said before, and will say again, that political issues don’t have to be contained within the country they are taking place. In our modern world, many big policy changes in one country can absolutely affect another. Given this, it is no surprise that people from around the world have seemingly become more involved […]
“Seclude” by Tristan Jarvis: Facing Isolation with a Retro Sound
Although genres tend to be associated with the music released in specific decades, this hasn’t stopped artists from dipping their fingers into the past to create modern hits. Some artists, however, take full advantage of the availability of information that we have nowadays and fully indulge in that sound of the past. With so many […]
“Shadows in the Sunshine” by Secret American: Chill, Purposeful and Hooky
Modern life is a patchwork quilt of screens. Technology is what sews us together and splits us apart. This is no secret. Checking our phones is often the first thing we do in the morning and the last thing we do at night – and, of course, as quarantine has made physical socialization increasingly dangerous, […]
“Amethyst O’clock” by Daphne’s Demise: Cozy, Life-Affirming Psych Pop
“Amethyst O’clock”, a beguiling psych-pop tune from the Ontario-based Daphne’s Demise, tells you a lot just from its title. The world of this song is certainly stranger than our own; this is, apparently, the kind of world where colors and gemstones can be used to signify time (which reminds me–I’ve got a dental appointment at […]
“Revival in Lincoln” by Graeme Kennedy: A Searing Portrait of Religious Hubris
I’m an agnostic nowadays, but I grew up Catholic, which means I get to enjoy the existential dread of the former and the omnipresent guilt of the latter. (I’m doing great, thanks for asking.) My family was not particularly observant–we only went to Mass on Easter and Christmas, and eventually not even then. Still, I […]
The Top 8 Music Business Books for Musicians
If you’re an indie musician, you’ve gotta be into the business of music. A lot of musicians don’t want to be bothered with the business aspects of what is often an artistic and creative endeavor. And that’s understandable, because making music is deeply personal, emotionally-charged, and seemingly transcends the world’s mundane demands. But when the […]
“Drive Alone” by Rose Hotel: An Elegant Sway of a Song
Imagine slow dancing on the beach as the sun sets, and it’s the end of a wonderful summer vacation; there’s a slight chill in the air, the waves are frothing gently on the shore, you’re feeling a bit melancholy but otherwise content… This is essentially the vibe you get from Rose Hotel’s song “Drive Alone.” […]
“Angelina” by Kitten: Upbeat, Catchy Indie Pop
Kitten has been storming the music scene for almost ten years, beginning with their first music video on YouTube back in 2011. Over the years their style has stayed relatively the same, but with an interesting detail: older stuff sounds new, and newer stuff sounds old. As in, their earlier songs, like “Johnny, Johnny, Johnny” […]
It’s Not Easy Being Young and Urban: Malady’s “London, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down”
Sometime in the late fall of 2008, Kermit The Frog took the internet and the music industry by storm. In a video that quickly went viral and that’s since received almost 4.5-million views on YouTube, the pleasant and well-meaning star of The Muppet Show is seen alone and sitting on some rocks at sunset along […]
