Get Intimate with “Need Love” by LIEZA
In my personal opinion, self aware songwriters create the most genuine music. Though we are all constantly learning more about ourselves, having a deep knowledge of your own heart and mind, dreams, traumas, etc. can lead to some of the most honest material that will hit a listener somewhere deep in the soul. In modern […]
The Poetry of “Ribbon in the Wind” by My Father’s Son
Let us take a step back to the soulful music of a man with his acoustic guitar. “Ribbon in the Wind” by My Father’s Son is just that, and between the soothing strum of the guitar and our singer’s voice, the amount of heart put into this piece is clear. Even though “Ribbon in the […]
The Simplicity of Greg Felden’s “Man Like Me”
Starbucks and headphones would for sure help me get the job done. I always love the process of writing music reviews, but getting started is the hardest part. Luckily with “Man Like Me,” I was instantly transported to peaceful, green, simpler times. I went to look up Greg Felden after listening the first time, and […]
The Story Of Rosie Tucker’s “Lauren”
What would you do if someone you cherished in life suddenly became very sick? Rosie Tucker, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter explores this in their track “Lauren”. Rosie starts the song in a state of disbelief and a single strumming guitar, saying how Lauren’s going to write the great American novel — once she remembers how […]
Why Is Indie Rock Today So Pop?
The early 2000s had a particular sound. Think early Green Day, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Panic! at the Disco, Paramore, and Oasis. Heck, even Maroon Five fit into that category of early 2000s bands (their second album ‘Songs About Jane’ is still their best to date). Panic! At the Disco practically founded Hot Topic. Teenagers […]
Bosum’s Take It Easy
I hate being told to “take it easy” when I’m stressed out, and I know I’m not alone. Whether I’ve skipped too many gym days that week and feel on edge, or are stressing out over a deadline that needs to be met at work, hearing the phrase “take it easy” seems to almost never […]
Jake Wesley Rogers – The Story of “The Pretender”
I was nervous about my outfit. I woke up that morning jittery before even getting to the coffee shop. It took me an hour to pick out black pants, black sandals, and a red jacket, but something about that red jacket gave me an edge of confidence that carried me to the meeting. The anxiety […]
The Powerful Mystery of “The Border” by fountains
fountains‘ new song “The Border” is quite the mystery. With the instruments acting as the driving force of the song, the lyrics are quite powerful, and like anything powerful, greatly open to interpretation. I want to start with the musical side of “The Border” and sideline its lyrical component for a bit. My reason for […]
The Jins Bring Us Back to ’90s Angst on “She Said”
We’ve seen the ’90s come back through exhausted TV and movie reboots and some controversial fashion trends (looking at you, the fanny pack). But ’90s music is a scene well-received by listeners today. Perhaps because it’s been a while since angsty scream-along tracks were a staple on the mainstream. But for those of you who […]
Calan Mai Hopes to Reunite with a Lost Love in “Friend of a Friend”
On my first listen of “Friend of a Friend” by Calan Mai, I couldn’t help but notice the weight he puts on each and every word with his annunciation. The two main musical elements are the piano and Mai’s voice, and the two blended with each other perfectly. More than that, the lyrics were beyond […]
