Anna Rose’s “The Chariot” Will Get Your Heart Racing
I wasn’t angry, and then I listened to “The Chariot” and suddenly wanted to be. The opening guitar is reminiscent of the best of early 2000s country. The song follows a woman deciding to finally save herself as she slowly breaks away from societal expectations. Singer Anna Rose has been on the scene for a […]
Mutts Are Begging For “Your Love”
Hard rocking and driven by an edgy guitar riff, “Your Love” by Mutts is a fantastic dose of good old-fashioned blues. The guitar opens the track with a slick riff full of overdrive and warmth. The drums enter shortly after, and the groove is established and never lets up. I was mainly reminded of The […]
The Story of Connor McCoy’s “Problem Children”
Connor McCoy is no stranger to musical theory. Since childhood, McCoy has been performing and creating music. In his newest single “Problem Children,” he brings an upbeat sound that extends outside the realm of his typical repertoire. He puts a lot of thought and personality into both his songwriting and his interviewing. Check out what […]
That Feeling when You Realize You’re Really Done with Your Ex in Sea Girls’ “Damage Done”
Sometimes, when we break up with someone, we want nothing to do with them. Sometimes, we could just care less. “Damage Done” by Sea Girls reflects this sentiment quite well, giving off a kind of “Gives You Hell” by the All American Rejects vibe. The progression of the song is rather straightforward, adhering to the […]
Pretoria’s Cape Town is the Indie Summer Starter We Need
It’s not really a secret: we’re big into indie music. Yeah, indie’s a broad term, but at it’s core I think it’s about music that bucks labels and is better for it – whether that means smart, artful lyrics, off-kilter pop melodies that still get stuck in your head, or instrumentation that’s crafted for hand-clapping. […]
Jordan Whitmore’s “I Wish You Would” Breathes with Emotion
For a song so sparsely produced, Jordan Whitmore‘s “I Wish You Would” carries a lot of weight. I think it’s because Jordan’s voice alone could lift a truck. The song meanders along in a slow 3:4, leaving plenty of room for her vocal to take over. The lyrics flow like dripping honey, hanging behind the […]
The Story Of Liz Vice’s “It Was Good”
Imagine if you could be at the very beginning of the world’s creation. Liz Vice, a “Gospel, soul, and R&B infused artist” originally from Portland, OR imagines this in her latest single “It was Good”. Based on the poem, “The Creation” by James Weldon, it begins with a relaxed R&B vibe that I can’t help […]
The Teskey Brothers Won’t Let You Down in Their New Song “Hold Me”
To say this song has a lot of soul is an understatement. The Teskey Brothers’ new song “Hold Me” is the kind of song that gets your hands clapping and feet stomping, without a doubt. The song progresses as follows: half chorus (intro) ‒ verse ‒ half chorus ‒ verse ‒ full chorus ‒ bridge […]
The Story of Morgalilly’s “Peppermint Gold”
Whatever notions you have about the song going in-prepare to have them shattered. New artist Morgalily subverts expectations constantly throughout this soft, moanful number. The guitar is the main instrument and complement’s Morgalily’s voice in the most beautiful way. Take off the mask and let us see Show us what lies underneath This isn’t a […]
“Learn My Lesson” by Rachel Shaps Slaps
(Excuse the ridiculously clever wordplay in my title.) Have you ever dreamed of a song with Christina Aguilera’s clear soulful voice mixed with the vibe and energy of Ariana Grande? Well, whether you have or haven’t, I found it for you. Rachel Shaps is both reminiscent of those pop stars and completely unique. Her confidence […]
