Donovan Woods – The Story of “Another Way”
I don’t know how else to put this; Donovan Woods is the archetype Two Story Melody artist. Let me explain. When I first heard his music, I had just left my hometown at the end of the summer, driving back to Nashville for my sophomore year of college. I was feeling sentimental and sad, so […]
Clara Nova’s “Free” Is A Soaring Triumph
I’ll admit it-I didn’t know who Clara Nova was before receiving this assignment. But after listening to “Free” for a couple of hours on repeat, you can be sure I will be scourging TicketMaster hoping to see tour dates. First, a little background. Clara Nova is the self-given moniker of French-American Sydney Wayser, first introduced […]
Jumanji Prove That “X” Marks The Spot With An Explosive Summer Jam
An emerging indie-pop outfit from Brighton in the UK, Jumanji is ready to dominate your summer playlists with their new single, “X.” “X” is a catchy tune about moving on. The title of the track references an anonymous ex, as the lyrics reflect on a failed past relationship. The lead singer analyzes all of the […]
The Story of ANIIML’s “OUCH!”
Emotions. We all have them, for better or worse. While we can try to shove them down to whatever dark hole we want, they always come bubbling back to the top. You may not be able to change what happens to you, but you can change how you react to them. Lila Rose of ANIIML […]
Plotz’s new happy-sad single “Baby Shakes”
A back-and-forth between the happiness and the uncertainty of relationships, “Baby Shakes” is an easy-going indie ode to instability. Plotz’s single starts with an upbeat, breezy guitar part–the perfect intro to an alt-rock song-of-the-summer. What’s seemingly a cute and quirky love song devoted to a loved one so inspirational and aspirational to the singer that […]
Like Lions Premieres “Older” and Makes Growing Up Sound Good
At the risk of sounding cliché, life is short. I think the older you get, the shorter it feels. Maybe that’s even truer for people who have pretty-much-chronic nostalgia issues (yeah, I spend way too much time thinking about how the past is gone forever), but I think the sentiment’s fairly universal. You, me, and […]
Top 10 Songwriting Tips from Professional Songwriters
Two truths and a lie: Two Story Melody exists to let artists tell the stories behind their songs. Two Story Melody exists to help songwriters learn from other songwriters. Two Story Melody doesn’t exist. It’s been in your head this whole time. I’ll give you a second to make your guesses. But let’s just assume […]
Whalen and the Willows’ last letter “To Liza”
Imagine if you had to say your last words to your daughter or someone important in your life. This is your one shot and you don’t get to say anything once it’s over. What would you tell them? Would you tell them how much you loved them, or try to give them final words of […]
ELKI’s “Nightmare” is a Dream Come True
Australian indie artist ELKI cuts right to the chase in her new single “Nightmare.” We usually get a musical introduction from artists before they dive into the lyrics. Not so with ELKI. Immediately ELKI begins to tell a story in which insecurity and hope collide to the tune of a soft beach-pop number. The combination […]
What Should Be on an Indie Artist’s Website?
You’re an indie musician. What do you put on your website? This is something I’ve been thinking about as I’ve gotten deeper into the world of indie music PR. First, let me put a flag in the ground: I think musician’s websites matter. With all of the platforms out there today – from YouTube to […]
