The Moving Mystery of Kimberly Townsend’s “The History and the Heart of It”
Kimberly Townsend’s “The History and the Heart of It” is an incredibly powerful song. Between her gorgeous voice (which is seriously pretty on her long notes), the steady accompaniment of the guitar, piano, and drums, and the heavy lyrics, this piece truly speaks to the soul. Before I dive into the lyrics, I want to […]
The Story of Alex Dunaway’s “Strange Things”
In her new single “Strange Things,” Alex Dunaway uses her raw sultry sound to convey heartbreak in light of personal responsibility. She describes a time of change, wrestling with self-blame. People wax reflective during times of heartbreak, reliving every conversation, wondering when everything started to fall apart. After expressing a love-hate relationship with silence, Dunaway […]
Take a Shot of “Whiskey Sarah” by Matt McDermott
Attention All Music Lovers: Do you miss the music of the 2000s? Do you need a beat to bang your head to? A muddy electric guitar to give it some edge? A male singer with swoon-worthy vocals? Are you nostalgic for the pop punk bands of your teenage years, but ashamed to listen to the […]
How to Email Music Blogs (to Actually Get Covered)
Ever wondered how to email music blogs? Hey, good question. Getting a review in a tastemaker music blog can be a big plus for an artist’s portfolio. But getting featured is hard. Let’s discuss. I definitely can’t speak for everyone, but I do have a few personal preferences I’ve developed over time based on the […]
How Mac DeMarco Has Redefined Indie For A New Generation
Mac DeMarco isn’t just a musician, he’s a lifestyle. With his typical “deadbeat” outfit of a ratty old baseball cap, dirty jeans, dishevelled Vans, and that tooth gap big enough to stick a cigarette in, DeMarco’s vintage vagrant aesthetic is both unique and easily imitable (except for the iconic tooth gap of course). His music, […]
Parks’ “Sweater Weather” Will Keep You Warm In Winter
I first listened to Parks’ “Sweater Weather” just before Christmas. This jaunty song made Christmas shopping in an overcrowded mall far more palatable. I found myself bouncing along to the song’s upbeat rhythm; subconsciously mouthing the lyrics as I perused the shelves for the perfect stocking stuffer. Now that the new year has set in, […]
Sam Hudgens’ inspirational new soft-folk song “Eve”
Folk music can get a bit of a bad reputation for being a little too, well, folksy. Many people I talk to about folk get the impression that it’s all a bunch of acoustic guitars jamming over each other or that it’s the brother to the polaraizing country music. This is a stereotype, of course, but […]
Experience Raw, Modernized Blues and Folk | “Not Anymore” by Arthur Rivers
Arthur Rivers is more than a solo musician. The indie/folk singer is a strong-willed traveler who carries his stories wherever he goes. If you take a dive into his lyrical storytelling, you’ll quickly learn that he’s a companion of the world and the struggles we all endure. What Arthur’s secret? Take a few minutes to […]
Top 10 Alternative Albums of 2018
Another year is over and the jury is in. It’s a jury of one, but, you get the picture. Readers have been clamouring to know; What were the best alternative albums of the year? How do I decide which albums are worth my time? What does ‘alternative’ even mean in this day and age? Well, fear […]
Leave the Comforts of Isolation with Hayden Arp’s “House on a Hill”
It’s easy to get comfortable in our isolation. When people hurt us, we prefer to cocoon ourselves in our room, shut out from the outside world. The fear of further emotional pain keeps us from having relationships with others, and even meeting them. Loneliness is tedious and gloomy, but it’s safe. Hayden Arp explores this […]
