The Story Of Alli O’Donnell’s “Trout”
Calming, ambient rainfall cascades through my headphones- a refreshing use of real-world effects to flesh out a soothing soundscape that effortlessly creates an intimate, naturalistic mood- a perfect beginning to an outstanding piece of musical artwork. Alli O’Donnell’s “Trout” is a romantic adventure that beckons listeners through a hopeful courtship with atmospheric indie-folk instrumentals and […]
Be Inspired By JP Ruggieri’s “The Meaning”
JP Ruggieri’s “The Meaning” is a mellow-but-grooving hot take with a vintage sound that keeps the ball rolling from start to finish. The production of this piece is excellent, and every aspect of its composition shines as you are guided through the vocal and guitar skill of JP Ruggieri, backed up by Karlie Bruce on […]
Let Yourself Escape to “Gulf Breeze Motel” by Farewell Company
Often, when people reflect on “soul” music, they see someone, hear something specific. They hear big scale music or instrumentation, trumpets, saxophones, piano, something with gospel roots and a lot of rhythm. They see Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye. These songs and people were larger than life, and most definitely fit the […]
Flashback to the 80s with “Forever” by JOCKS and NAMO
If you’re a music lover of today, you must be a music lover of tomorrow. It’s one of the rules I established as an avid music consumer. In order to respect, understand, and truly admire the music of 2018, you should know what came before – what gave way and inspiration to the current popular […]
Fall in Love with Jason Saltiel’s “I’ve Never Felt This Way Before”
In June of 2018, Jason Saltiel, an independent singer/songwriter from New York, will be making his directorial debut with the thriller film, Beach House, when it premieres in Brazil. Beach House, starring Willa Fitzgerald and Murray Bartlett, explores the story of a young woman named Emma. While Emma vacations with her parents in a quiet […]
Experience the Fresh Energy of Parks’ “I Don’t Want to Know You”
From the very first beat of this song, I immediately felt some unique old-school vibes- a light flavor of 80’s pop, mixed with a very contemporary sound. That edgy, yet soft, guitar riff in the beginning sets the tone for Parks’ “I Don’t Want to Know You.” Its subtle energy seems to symbolize the sentiments […]
The Story Of Gabe Greenland’s “Paranoid Romantic”
Originally from Los Angeles, California, today we have Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter/producer Gabe Greenland. With his recently released album Love & Espionage, I look forward to reviewing one of the tracks, especially after reading his bio on Facebook, proclaiming, “His quirky crooning will see you swooning.” And quirky it is, but with a track titled “Paranoid Romantic”, […]
Only’s “Mary” is a Song for Movie Lovers
There are some songs that seem destined to be on movie soundtracks. “Mary” by the band Only is one of those songs. In these songs, the music is so evocative that you immediately picture vivid scenes within the first few seconds. The track’s starting riff is redolent of bands like Turnover and Real Estate with […]
Experience Love for the First Time with Emily James’s “Foreign Land”
Remember the first time you fell in love? It felt magical, almost ethereal, like the feelings you shared with your beloved were not of this world. But, love can also be scary. You’re experiencing completely new, intoxicating feelings that possess you and make you obsess over your lover. It feels amazing, but, at the same […]
Yosef David’s Latest Single is a Sedative Remedy for “Bad Days”
One of the struggles in life is to accept its inconstancy and caprice. On some days we feel like we’re merrily floating through our day, as light as our content mind. On other days, we feel like the heaviness in the air is slowly driving us into the ground. In this way, life plays the […]
