“Let Down” by HEIGHTS: Taking You High and Feeling Low
There was a time when music that expressed some sort of doubt about self or depression about one’s actions was relegated to the likes of Linkin Park or Three Days Grace. However, as the times have changed, we have gotten our new style of songs about self-examination and dissatisfaction about what one finds. This is […]
The Tiny’s “Dog Eat Dog” Will Not Be Pigeonholed
There are a few words that I think critics, musical or otherwise, should use more carefully. Chief among them is “pretentious”, a word that I’ve all but struck from my vocabulary. It has become a cudgel, a way to sneeringly dismiss genuine ambition or creative vision. The joy of art, and music in particular, is […]
“Meet Me in Seattle” by Josh Fudge: Tender, Aching Folk
There is something about peaceful, gentle, folksy acoustic music that seems to be a part of nature. It’s not something that I can readily explain, but oftentimes, there is nothing more appealing than a long walk through the woods, muddying your shoes and crunching through the undergrowth, all while listening to the gentle harmonies and […]
“Living Wage” by Will Overman: A Modern Country Love Story
“Living Wage” by Will Overman is the kind of subtle bluesy country song that hearkens back to the core elements that make country music so beloved. “Living Wage” is devoid of red pickup trucks and beer, and is thankfully lacking that obnoxious country twang that seems to exist in every mainstream country song. Its country […]
Slow Dakota’s “Burial of the Dead”: A Mystical Elegy in the Time of Climate Change
After the coronavirus pandemic brought society to a screeching halt, some people turned to nature for solace. A set of photographs went viral, showing the Venice canals with clear, healthy blue waters after quarantine forced humans to stay inside. Many people celebrated on social media, declaring nature’s triumph over human pollution: “Nature hit the reset […]
How to Get More Streams on Spotify in 2020
In the world of accessing music, streaming has officially taken over. Every music lover has the ability to find any song at any moment very quickly. Along with that, every artist can release their music independently on every streaming platform out there. So, how do you stand out? When it comes to Spotify, it can […]
How to Get Your Songs on Spotify
How to get your songs on Spotify in three steps: Create an account with a music distributor (like CD Baby or Distrokid). Upload your song with the appropriate settings and credits. Create a Spotify for Artists profile to manage your music on the platform. Whether you’re a producer in your bedroom with headphones and files […]
The Covasettes “Spin” Is Fresh Energy
Once upon a time there was this little song called “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” that was released in 1985. Like the title suggests, it was a New Wave song about that girl that just drives you crazy. It was a fun synth-y piece that just got you moving. Now we have the […]
The Essential Songwriting Gear List
For those of us who play an instrument, there almost always comes a time when we finally are ready to start trying our hand at writing music. But where to start? Is there anything specific you need to begin writing music? Well, if I’m being honest there really isn’t much that is necessary, but there […]
How to Write a Song to Raise Awareness for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
This is a cool thing. Songathon (an organization that sponsors songwriting contests) is putting on a Prompt Challenge: an online songwriting contest that prompts songwriters everywhere to write songs about social distancing to raise awareness and funds for COVID-19 relief efforts. (To that end, you can donate to contest partner GlobalGiving’s Coronavirus Relief Fund here.) […]
