Brother James Displays Thoughtful, Literary Songwriting on “Give Yourself a Break”
I love the fall. The leaves start to change color, the temperature dip just enough for you to whip out that sweater you’ve been eyeing all summer, you can feel a little less guilty wasting all of your money at Starbucks. But fall is also a pain—with every latte there’s another assignment due, another exam […]
“A Million Times” by Rosehip Teahouse: Tackling Your Anxiety Head On
Sometimes, when moving to a new location, you’ll find that you change in order to fit in. Whether that be moving schools, jobs, or just the area in which you live, it’s almost as if changing who you are is the easiest path to success. However, at the end of the day when you’re alone […]
“Live Another Life” by Son Lux: Remembering to Live for Yourself
A lot of the time, when you’re stuck in an unhealthy relationship, it can be difficult to see it until someone points it out to you. After putting so much time and energy into one person, those around you will see you change, but you won’t recognize it. That being said, once you recognize the […]
Helen Hong’s “hold u”: Catchy, Elegant Longing
Helen Hong’s new single “hold u,” is a commanding slice of life – it’s a song that gnaws on your emotions, that drags you into its world, that embraces life’s magnificent uncertainty. Slated for release on October 15, “hold u” reflects on the temporary nature of affection and the ways in which we try to […]
“Conversations” by Orions Belte featuring Shikoswe: Stunning, Summery Groove
One of the gifts of music is its undeniable fluidity—melodies and lyrics unbounded by context except that which we apply to it. Thus exploring a new artist or track is very much a “choose your own adventure” scenario, in which every added sonic element presents a new turn in the narrative, a new association to […]
“Things In The Sky” by Cherry Pickles: Chasing Love Like Waves
Sometimes, simple is better. That applies to most aspects of life, but especially music. Nowadays, there seems to be something missing in the “duo garage band” genre, and I’m not sure why that is. You would assume that this type of music would be the easiest to create, only needing two people, however, there is […]
“Lucky Sue” by Men I Trust: Remembering Your Blessings
The easiest thing to do when your life starts to crumble around you is give up. That’s why when we hear stories of people around the world persevering in the toughest of situations, we tend to instinctively support them and rally behind their cause. This sort of message is pretty universal, and I believe something […]
Chloe Bodur on “Reasons”, Genre, and Aspirations
Immediately drawing you in with an ear-catching loop filled with instruments and sound effects, “Reasons” by Chloe Bodur shows little signs as to the genre of song it is trying to be. Of course, once the electronic drums join the mix, things start to become clearer. A mix of R&B, pop and hip-hop, the song’s […]
“Montana” by Slow Pulp: Warm, Emotional Dream Pop
So, I’m pretty much known to my friends as the emotional one. We all have at least one of these friends – the one who kinda just cries over everything. Happy, sad, shocking, horrifying – it all makes them a little weepy. It’s not so much that I enjoy being sad, or that I’m for […]
“Kodachrome” by Jealous of the Birds: Gorgeous, Lush Pop
Naomi Hamilton turned heads in 2016 with her debut album Parma Violets released under the name Jealous of the Birds. In her debut, she put on a show of minimalist grandeur, using just her voice, a guitar, and a few other instruments to craft a captivating sound, somehow both tiny and expansive that drew listeners […]
