Michael Simon Armstrong first blew our minds with “Frames,” which is still one of the best songs we’ve ever heard. But he’s back on the blog today with “Forget the Reason,” a joyful romp in the key of fun. The song starts with the retro-soaked notes of an electric guitar and the rhythm section quickly …
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Robert Kretzschmar – “Homecoming”
Robert Kretzschmar‘s latest release, “Homecoming,” is a beautifully crafted song that immediately immerses the listener in a warm, dreamy and mellow atmosphere. The song has a nice, relaxed feel provided by the electric guitar’s mild jangling and the drums’ gradual, steady pace. The bass offers a secure, low-pulsing foundation, while the synths add depth to …
Leeann Skoda – “Little Star”
There are times when you know you’re going to like a song simply by reading its description. So when we saw that LA-based Leeann Skoda’s “Little Star” was labeled as a “slow-march, indie-folk lullaby about not having all the answers,” we were immediately on board. This track comes from her EP, Living Room Sessions, due …
Evelyn Cools – “Loving You”
Folk-rock singer-songwriter Evelyn Cools‘ latest release, “Loving You,” is a beautiful ballad that speaks straight to the heart. The piano and clean electric guitar tones that form the song’s core softly flesh out the gentle melody. Drums are soon added, providing a wonderfully steady pace. The drums’ slightly rough-edged sound gives the overall mix a …
Lee Gotvik – “Friend”
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: Sweden never lets us down. Maybe there’s something in the water over there, but every track they send is always worth multiple listens. And Lee Gotvik is no exception– her new single, “Friend,” is a true, folksy delight. The song, at first, is slightly reminiscent of …
Billy Low – “Chillin’”
UK-based artist Billy Low has just released “Chillin’,” an indie pop jaunt that navigates the turbulence of social anxiety. We are definitely no strangers to the fear of interpersonal communication, which is likely the main reason we started the blog in the first place– stay at home, listen to music, write about music, with the …
Joel Porter – “Patterns In The Badlands”
Joel Porter‘s latest release, “Patterns In The Badlands,” is a beautifully crafted folk song that has some really great experimental sounds. The opening looping noise is both dreamy and unusual. It gently grabs the listener’s attention and establishes a mellow mood for the duration of the song, acting as a subtle pad. Slow percussion, clean …
Bernard Hering – “Drive on, drive on”
From the Netherlands, Bernard Hering has captured our musical hearts with the sweet sounds of analog recording. His latest track, “Drive on, drive on,” beholds a fantastic, stripped-back performance that has been captured live via the warm studio gear from yesteryear. There is nothing quite like a recording that is authentic and free of modern-day, …
Alanna Matty – “Rabbits”
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Alanna Matty was on tour when she wrote “Rabbits,” her new and delightfully introspective single. “Rabbits” is gloriously stripped back in its production, beginning with just a lone acoustic guitar. Matty’s vocals are soon to join, familiar and warm, yet no obvious comparisons come to mind. She sings as though she loves the …
Jemma Johnson – “Sing It With Me”
From Derby, UK, rising singer-songwriter Jemma Johnson is no stranger to our blog and we’ve been excitedly watching her numbers grow since we first met, gaining over 64k subscribers on YouTube and over 20 million streams on Spotify alone. She’s also been featured on several curated playlists, including New Pop UK, Easy, and All New …
