So So Sun’s “Somni” is a Musical Hypnosis
Breakups will either make or break you. You could look upon it as a learning experience; accept the mistakes you’ve made, get over your former lover, and move on with your life. Sometimes, though, moving on seems like an insurmountable task. Why would you want to move on from a person that was, in your […]
The Top 10 Singer-Songwriter Albums of 2018
Singer-songwriter music is probably the most palatable, most relatable genre there is. Not because it’s not exciting or innovative or fun–it is–but because when one person tells their story, we can all find parts of ourselves in it. 2018 brought some great albums from singer-songwriters across the globe. Not to mention, the genre has clearly […]
Monte Carload’s “Heir Of The Dog” Is The Most Surreal Night Out You’ll Ever Go On
Originally from Grand Prairie, Texas before moving to Chicago, Illinois, Tyler of Monte Carload created a concept album this year. Of the same name as the band, it’s about “the journey of a drunken werewolf, from curse to rehabilitation.” We explore this humorous yet interesting idea with the first track of the album. Cleverly named […]
Top 10 Indie Songs of 2018
This year did quite a number on us. Whether it was your best year yet or one you wish you could forget, 2018 brought us plenty of musical gems. Check out these top indie picks that this year has ushered in: “White Frost” – Tall Heights I had the privilege of seeing Tall Heights […]
The Story Of Robin Kester’s “Disguise”
Robin Kester’s “Disguise” is a moody acoustic dirge that hits all the right notes, lyrically and musically. I enjoyed the trance-esque sound to this piece, despite the barebones ensemble of instruments. Patient, steady guitar fingerpicking drives this track, and matches the tone of Kester’s voice perfectly. Beneath the surface of the melody, the textured combination […]
The Story of The Last Man Running’s “New Backyard”
In their debut single “New Backyard,” The Last Man Running (TLMR) tells the true story of a young girl running away from home in Sydney, Australia. With a folk feel and simple acoustic finger-picking, the TLMR team creates the perfect environment for the sad nostalgia to settle in. Attempting to get inside the mind of […]
Be Inspired by Nature with Leah Capelle’s “Walking with Giants”
It gives me goosebumps when an act of nature, like a wildfire, can inspire me. Leah Capelle utilizes her imaginative spontaneity to create a poetic metaphor for life in her new song, “Walking with Giants.” Do you remember the song in Disney’s Pocahontas, “Colors of the Wind?” “Walking with Giants” is like a bluesy rock […]
Top 10 Indie Folk Songs Of 2018
As 2018 is coming to an end, it’s time to review this year in Indie music. With social media and more affordable music-making technology, Indie music is alive and well as artists that never would have made great music are coming to share their wonderful talents and share the space with bigger artists! Today, I […]
The Story of Ryan Montbleau’s “Woodstock Sessions”
I spent more than I meant to on concert tickets this year. I don’t even want to spend money to buy real groceries most weeks, but, without fail, whenever an artist I love comes to Nashville, I have no problem dropping $30 on a ticket (not to mention $15 on parking). I guess I’ve placed […]
Lucille Furs’ Journey Into “Another Land”
Hailing from the windy city, psychedelic rock group Lucille Furs explores the youthful ambition of leaving town and making a name for yourself in one of their latest tracks, “Another Land”. They begin with a slow wandering mix of bass and percussion. It’s got a lo-fi sound that’s like listening to an old set of […]
