“Flip” by Leah Dunn: A Shaggy, Funny Triumph for Memorial Day Weekend
As my grandfather has often told me, there is no such thing as a “happy Memorial Day.” Memorial Day, after all, is a day of remembrance: while Veterans Day is for all members of the military, Memorial Day specifically honors those who died. It’s supposed to be a somber, reflective holiday; of course, us Americans […]
Lucy Roleff and Lehmann B. Smith on “In the Doorway,” Reflection, and Folk Influences
Written by the Australian singer-songwriter Lucy Roleff some time ago before being fleshed out into its current iteration, “In the Doorway” is the kind of quiet, sober reflection on lost love that’s necessary after a heartbreak. Plenty of songs have been written about breakups, and plenty of songs have been written about the triumphant rebound, […]
“My Kind of Crazy” by Mama Said: A Pop-Rock Ode to Parenthood
Northern-California-based, female-fronted rock band Mama Said draws inspiration from the best rock hits of the last thirty years to bring to life a catchy and evergreen sound, elevated by the fantastic voices of front-women Latifa Reeves and Jennifer Knight. “My Kind of Crazy” is one of a series of releases the band is working through […]
Ari Dayan on “Love,” Self-Acceptance, and Life’s Messiness
Most artists would get whiplash going from ultra-catchy dance tracks to slow-burn torch songs, but L.A.’s Ari Dayan makes the stylistic leap with ease. Her new single “Love” is a high-energy ode to self-acceptance – and it follows her previous single “Undeserving” that has the smoky feel of torch singers Julie London and Amy Winehouse. […]
Boost Collective Review: Is It Legit?
Yes, Boost Collective is legit. They distribute music to stores like Spotify and Apple Music. They aren’t as established as some of the other music distributors you’ve almost certainly heard of, like CD Baby or DistroKik. They’re an up-and-comer in the space. But they legitimately get your music into stores at no upfront cost, and […]
“Queen of Hearts” by Sea Glass and Sucreblooms: Vibes and Compelling Lyrics in Tandem
The other day, my friend asked me an interesting question: “Do you listen to the music for the lyrics or for the vibe?” My initial response was, “well, the vibe, because that’s the first indicator of whether I’m drawn in and want to really delve deep into the song.” But after a while, I had […]
“Mexico” by Kinzoogianna: a dreamy, introspective nu-jazz journey
“Mexico” is the fourth single from Gold For The Hungry Souls, the debut album of Kinzoogianna AKA Anna Stubbs. Stubbs fully showcases her creative skills in this new single: an ecstatic nu-jazz composition reminiscent of the best classical jazz, which sounds refreshingly contemporary and ambitious. A talented pianist, drum programmer and producer, Kinzoogianna creates exciting […]
How to Submit to Music Blogs in 2023
The quick synopsis of my seven-step process: Read on for the details. There’s nothing more exciting than getting ready for an album release. Months of preparation, recording sessions, countless hours listening to mixes and masters, and choosing the design and packaging. The whole process brought to life a piece of work uniquely yours and ready […]
What Are the Different Types of Spotify Playlists?
There are three kinds of Spotify playlists. 1. Editorial playlists. 2. Algorithmic playlists. 3. User-created playlists. If you want to grow on Spotify / get more streams, it’s pretty important to understand how each type of playlist works – and how to get on one. First up: Editorial playlists Editorial playlists are the big ones. Like […]
“Hummingbird” by Meiwei: A Gem from an Emerging Talent
As your friendly neighborhood English major, I love writing song reviews. I view it as dissecting a poem while taking into consideration the element of sound that makes a song three-dimensional. And when a song comes along that really excels in every aspect, I can’t help but launch into a full, convoluted analysis of its […]
