Debbie M – Hold On To

Debbie M just landed on my radar with a new single called “Hold On To”. It’s a soft and emotional pop song that will get you stuck on constant repeat. The song opens with calm piano and her voice right…

Asta Bria – Will You Love Me Tomorrow

I played Asta Bria’s cover on this old classic late at night. Half-asleep and expecting background music. But it pulled me in quietly. More than 60 years after The Shirelles first recorded it, the song still feels fragile and Bria…

Categories: Acoustic Indie Pop REVIEWS

Charlie Diamond – That Diamond Dream

There’s something special about the way Charlie Diamond leans into an old-school folk-country sound on “That Diamond Dream”. It’s like a song you’d hear drifting out of a roadside bar with a flickering neon sign. The kind of place where…

Valiancy – Voices

I put on “Voices” with headphones on, volume a little higher than usual, and just let it run without touching my phone. That felt like the right way to hear it. Valiancy comes in with a clear direction and you…

Derby Hill – Derby Hill EP

There’s something comforting about putting on Derby Hill’s self-titled EP and just letting it play. It’s like sitting on a back porch as the light fades, not saying much, just listening. Derby Hill has a great Americana sound that blends…

Categories: Acoustic EPs Indie Folk

Trace Co. – Burn the Ships

Trace Co.’s new single “Burn the Ships” carries a message and clear sense of purpose from start to finish. The song builds around the idea of leaving the past behind and moving forward with full commitment and that message comes…

Annabelle Tiffin – Currents

Annabelle Tiffin just landed on my radar with her debut single “Currents”. It’s a calm and thoughtful introduction to her world as a songwriter. The song is built around a simple acoustic guitar. It keeps things focused and clear. She…

Categories: Acoustic Indie Pop REVIEWS

cooper mae – placeholder

I just discovered Cooper Mae and her new single “placeholder”. And I’m honestly glad I did. It’s one of those evenings where a song makes you slow down a bit, sit with it, and feel okay spending time thinking about…

Caitty – 16 Again

Caitty starts the year with her new single “16 Again”. It’s a great step forward after a strong run in 2025. It’s an upbeat song built around that feeling of falling into new love and letting yourself enjoy it fully.…

Live Oak Sunburst – Lurleen

Live Oak Sunburst’s new single “Lurleen” is like the kind of song you put on when the day is winding down and the noise finally fades. I first heard it around 6PM and it instantly felt right for that moment.…