The first thing that grabbed my attention on TJ Howlett’s new EP was the guitar. I liked how it moves through the songs. On the title track “Easy Street” the guitar lines slip in between the verses. Like another voice…
Some album titles immediately make you curious. And “Ten New Toe-Tappers for Shoplifting & Self-Mutilation” by Tom Minor definitely did that for me. It’s the kind of name that hints at humor, sarcasm and maybe a little chaos before you…
I discovered this new single “Love Ain’t Everything” by Peningo Riders late in the evening, just letting it play through my speakers while I was scrolling through a few new releases. I really liked this band’s sound. The first thing…
David Scott Weaver · Two A nice acoustic guitar opens this new single “Two” by David Scott Weaver. For a moment you feel like the song is just testing the air before settling in. It’s just a simple melody easing…
Good evening! Some songs are just meant for listening and others carry a message with them. Gregg Kofi Brown just landed on my radar with this strong new single “The River”. It definitely belongs to the second group. It moves…
“People Pleaser” by Katie Belle slipped into my playlist recently. It didn’t take long before I realized it was the kind of pop track that stays with you which I was looking for. Not because it’s flashy or over the…
D3PRT caught my attention last month with a track called “You Will Never Know” and I remember thinking the guy had a very special sound. Now he’s back with “TEN” and honestly it sounds like he’s pushing that direction even…
Ricky Earlywine just landed on my radar with his latest single “move like this”. The song sits somewhere between bedroom pop and R&B and honestly it hit my “drive home” playlist at the right time. It’s the kind of song…
Some songs are built for long drives with the window slightly open. “Four Leaf Clover” by Paper Crown landed in that category for me almost immediately. It’s like a hidden gem I’ve just discovered. The song carries a mix of…
I just discovered this new masterpiece. “Gaslighted” by Lilia Asha is a soft pop song and carries a lot of feeling inside it. The arrangement is mostly acoustic so it leaves space for the story to sit in the center.…
I remember writing about Moon Construction Kit back in December when “Chemicals” came out. So I was curious to hear where he would go next. I listened to this new single “Snake Charmer” late at night with headphones. Not expecting…
Good morning folks! I’ve been following Audren for a while now so when her new single “Smile, People Smile” showed up I clicked play right away. A few seconds in. I already knew this one was going to stick. The…
Last night I put on Eoin Shannon’s new album “Every Drunk’s Gotta Story” while sitting in the living room with the lights low. I planned to check a few songs and call it a night. That didn’t happen. The album…
I spent a good part of this week listening to the new album “The World Inside” by The Iddy Biddies. It pulled me in more than I expected. At first I thought it would be a straightforward folk record, but…
Messy Eater drops a new single called “Vibe killer” and it’s one of those songs that sound lively right away. The track moves with a bright pop energy that keeps things light on its feet. But there’s still a bit…
Magdi Aboul-Kheir’s new album “Slow Heat” runs for almost an hour (50min) and it’s the kind of record that calmly fills the room while you sit there letting it unfold. 10 instrumental pieces move at their own pace and the…
Decadent Heroes released the instrumental track “Hype” and it’s the kind of guitar-driven rock piece that goes straight for volume and attitude. If you enjoy classic rock or glam-style guitar work. This one will probably catch your attention pretty fast.…
CATSINGTON just dropped a new single called “many gears ago” and I ended up playing it more times than I expected. The first thing that caught my ear was the guitar. It has that slightly dusty lo-fi tone that gives…
Anna Weatherup just landed on my radar with her album “Delusional”. For me it came out of nowhere in the best way. I hadn’t been following her work before this, so pressing play was like walking into something new without…
I ended up playing this amazing album “Hurry” late at night with the lights low and my phone face down on the desk. It’s the right way to hear it. This album carries a lot of thoughts about living in…