“Slowly” by The Crowleys: Colorful Indie Psych
The Crowleys, a band of five, strive to bring some color to the world through their psychedelic pop music. For the past few years they have put forth music that stands to be remembered for its unique and memorable sounds. Now, they’ve got big plans in 2021, and it’s starting with their newest single, “Slowly.” […]
“Go” by Hiver: Simple Yet Full
The more music I listen to, especially material which was recorded recently, the more I realize how difficult it is for artists to nail that stripped down yet still satisfying sound. While songs are difficult to craft, no matter their complexity, I find that being able to craft a song which is simple yet still […]
“Peak & Trough” by Talk In Colour: Beautifully Unhappy
Being stuck in a relationship you just can’t seem to find a way out of is enough to drive a person to exhaustion. To make matters worse, it can sometimes seem as though, no matter how poorly they treat you, they are your only option. Regardless of why someone might feel this way, it’s never […]
“Sea Glass” by ChellaJay: Sparkling, Iridescent Art Pop
“Art pop” is a nebulous genre, but it’s my favorite genre all the same. True, it’s very vague: within its borders, it contains tuneful-yet-avant-garde artists like Holly Herndon, generally left-of-center pop like Florence + the Machine, and straightforward pop artists like Lorde who the indie snobs consider OK To Like. But no matter what it […]
Michael Droske on “V’Ger’s Dream,” the Beach Boys, and Kirk vs. Picard
“V’Ger’s Dream,” a lovely song by the psych-pop artist Michael Droske, doesn’t sound like it’s about Star Trek. The “V’Ger” of the title is the tragic antagonist of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, a sentient life form that evolved from a space probe that had been lost to the depths of the cosmos. (“V’Ger,” after […]
“Time Bleeds Out” by Michael McGlennon: Eerie, Plaintive Psych-Folk
Michael McGlennon is a self-proclaimed “conservationist of imaginings.” To be honest, I didn’t know exactly quite what to make of a statement like that until I read the bio on his website. “Michael McGlennon’s art feels like something you might discover posthumously in your friend’s garage,” it states. “A kaleidoscope of things reflected: beautiful, tragic, […]
“From Here” by Pashy: Beautifully Arranged Indie Pop
Pashy, a band consisting of singer Emma Spivack, instrumentalist Jason Cerf, and guitarist Jono Wachter, made their debut last year with their single “The Coast.” As newcomers to the music world, the band has the room to begin spreading their wings and making their place. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pRQTZqLyx0 They just released their second single, “From Here,” and […]
“Lilacs That Morning” by Bill the Pony: Tender Sincerity and Regret
There’s a moment near the end of every relationship when it becomes apparent that the tide has changed. A moment in which we notice the shift in the current, and with it, the ill-fated course of our love affair. One that’s equal parts unhappy and lucid, when we perceive the gradual vanishing of a once-potential […]
Joe Bartone (Brides of Jesus) on “Inside Me,” Time Signatures, and Tragedy
It’s not always easy to let someone in. Love forces us to be viciously vulnerable, to give others the opportunity to burrow into our skin. Brides of Jesus examines the terror and power of this emotional intimacy in their fresh release “Inside Me.” “Inside Me” boasts a rich, cinematic feel layered with haunting vocal strips. […]
Is Spotify Pre-Save Worth It? Why and How to Set It Up
In recent years, there have been evolving strategies for artists to get their music heard on streaming services. One of the most popular tools, offered by a few distributors and websites, is Spotify pre-save. This article will be an answer to two main questions (with some important info laid out in between). What is Spotify […]
