Chirpy’s “Go Easy” Is A Lullaby With Teeth
Dublin Singer-songwriter Rebecca Shannon — better known as Chirpy — effortlessly blends elegant classical composition with her own dark, electronic twist on folk music with the latest single from her chart-topping EP, “Go Easy.” Combining eclectic elements from dream-pop, shoegaze, alternative rock, folk, and electronic, Chirpy entrances listeners with her lullaby-soft vocals and echoing landscapes. […]
Angstbadan’s “Nowhere Around” Is A Retro Revelation
Picture walking into an old saloon, or perhaps a secret speakeasy. The dim lighting accentuates the cloud of cigarette smoke lingering above, adding to the mysterious, yet striking, vibes in the air. Onstage, a band is playing a bluesy tune that pierces your soul. This band is the Finnish/Swedish retro rock group, Angstbadan, and they’re […]
Villagers’ “Again” Will Bring Your Emotions Full Circle
New track, “Again” from Villagers’ new album ‘The Art of Pretending to Swim’ is an atmospheric take on the feeling of rediscovering inspiration. Its dreamy soundscape starts as a minimalist arrangement atop a continuous pulsating beat with the word “again” uttered on a loop, answering each lyrical line. As the song plays on, the simple […]
Worlds Collide in Perlo’s “Front Lights”
Sometimes we come across songs with instrumentation that speaks just as much as the lyrics. Some artists rely on musical arrangement as a second voice to help carry the story along. This week, I had the pleasure of listening to “Front Lights” by Perlo, a very intimate song. I found myself getting lost in its […]
Jack Pine And The Fire’s “You’ll Find Me Waiting” Is Folk-Rock At Its Finest
After a season of upbeat summer bops, dance anthems, and rock tours, Jack Pine and the Fire’s entrancing new release, “You’ll Find Me Waiting,” is a hint of cold, crisp winter on the horizon. Born and bred in Ottawa, but with a heart rooted firmly in the Canadian wilderness, Jack Pine and The Fire frontman […]
The Story Of The Artisanals
Upon discovering The Artisanals, I was immediately entranced. Now that I’ve listened to their debut album, I’m completely in love with this Charleston, South Carolina-based band. Recalling my first experience listening to the album, the beautiful image of sitting by the window, gazing at the delicate sunlight streaming in, completely at peace, and vibing out […]
Paul Smith’s “Silver Rabbit” Will Punch Its Way Into Your Soul
Prepare yourself for two minutes of lightning-fast guitar riffs blazing the trail of “Silver Rabbit” by Paul Smith. The Maximo Park frontman is using the song to hype up the release his fourth solo album, Diagrams. The LP is scheduled to fall on October 26 from Billingham Records. According to Paul Smith, “[It’s] a punchy song where […]
The Experimental Subversion Of Airhead DC’s “Honey-Colored Flame Blown Off My Candle”
On first listen, Airhead DC’s “Honey-Colored Flame Blown Off My Candle” sounds like a simple enough swing at mid-90s alt-rock tributism, but the more I listen to it, the less simple it becomes. Songwriter Vishal Narang has been making spacious, electronic, alternative rock for years under a variety of monikers including Milk Ghost and […]
The Story Of Lindsay Munroe’s “Cut Me Down”
Raw honesty in the arts is a beautiful thing. Lindsay Munroe is an alt-folk artist whose raw honesty unsuspectingly radiates through the lyrics of her music. Munroe’s song “Cut Me Down” demonstrates such rawness, celebrating the act of surrender and self-examination. The moment you hear the reminiscent guitar at the beginning of “Cut Me Down,” […]
“Shake” is Villa Coola’s Tale of The Forever Crush
Baby, maybe I’ll see you down the road It’s hard to come by a song that has all of the qualities of a home run. It greets you with bundle of warmth. That’s what I quickly discovered about “Shake” by Villa Coola. It’s easy-going simplicity is like ear sugar that sends a warm fuzz up […]
