Megan Davies – The Story of “Doesn’t Matter”
What I’ve always loved most about music is that you can create something that feels so personal, and have it end up becoming personal to somebody else, too. Megan Davies has a feel for music like that. I’m not really sure where it comes from, but I think maybe it’s related to her experience in […]
Why I Love “I Love the Way You Lie”
If I’m being completely honest, I’ve never been a fan of Rihanna’s music. Like, I don’t hate it, but if I was on a road trip with someone and they were like, “Do you want to listen to Rihanna or something else?” I’d probably choose “something else” every time, and take my chances. And I […]
Lord Huron Gets Darker with Vide Noir
Lord Huron is an American indie band based in Los Angeles. The band takes its name after Lake Huron, where Michigan-born front man Ben Schneider would spend evenings playing music around the campfire. Vide Noir was released on April 20, 2018. It arrives from Whispering Pines/Republic Records (a new arrangement for the band, whose previous […]
Should Artists Pick a Genre?
First, what is a music genre? It’s a conventional category that identifies some pieces of music as belonging to a shared tradition or set of conventions. I am not going to pick a side in this article, because ultimately the choice is yours! However, I will give you some reasons why you should pick a […]
Why Everyone Loves “Sail”
It’s almost impossible to find something that’s universally loved. I know a guy who doesn’t like strawberries. I’ve met a dude who hates dogs. I’ve even heard of people who don’t like Star Wars, or Harry Potter. But honestly, in my entire life, I’ve never come across a person who, when hearing the opening of […]
Patric Johnston – The Story of “Gold”
Man, this song grooves. That’s what I thought the first time I heard “Gold”, by Patric Johnston. 84 listens later, and I’m still feeling it. One of my favorite questions to ask artists is: what makes a song good? People offer a lot of answers, but almost all of them are centered around this vague emotive reaction […]
4 Sweet Log Cabin Recording Studios
Did you know that some of the world’s greatest music has been recorded in log cabins? Maybe it’s the inspiration that comes with the solitary and calm environment a cabin can provide, or maybe these spots provide a space for real focus and concentration a traditional recording studio cannot give. Most indie music lovers would […]
Vug Arakas – The Story of “Lines of Love”
A few years ago, I went to a Bruce Springsteen concert with my dad. It was in this vast, old, rickety concrete arena that was absolutely packed with a very middle-aged crowd. To be honest, I didn’t grow up on Springsteen; I could’ve named probably three songs of his before that night (“Born in the USA”, […]
What Makes “Never Be the Same” Different
There is merit in everything. The Last Airbender wasn’t a good movie, but it is a wonderful example of how to make an awful movie. The Room is such a disaster that it’s downright enjoyable to watch and resulted in an Oscar-winning film being made about it. Fifty Shades of Gray is written so poorly […]
5 Projects That Prove You Can Record an Album on an iPad / iPhone
In honor of all things lo-fi, here’s a list of five albums and songs recorded entirely on an iPad/iPhone. Because recording studios are (sometimes) overrated. “Fire” by Jake Bugg Fire is the last track on the British musician’s self-titled album released in 2012. Jake recorded the demo for this tune on his iPhone and after […]
