It’s going to be awhile before we see the end of music written in the midst of the pandemic, but the silver lining is that it keeps our stack of submissions filled with gems like “A Seat at the Table,” from Brooklyn’s Big Bliss. This post-punk trio have a sound that will light a fire …
Niall Summerton – “Oh, To Waste My Time!”
UK-based Niall Summerton‘s latest track, “Oh, To Waste My Time!!,” is a warm and soothing song that offers a blissful respite from anxiety and seasonal depression after a long winter. The song opens with and continues throughout with a lush, mellow vibe. This is beautifully created by clean guitar tones and acoustic guitar. The tempo …
Meadowlark – “I Want Love (Like I Give My Love)”
Meadowlark have once again found themselves on our blog– this time, with their new track, “I Want Love (Like I Give My Love).” This distressful song begins with the soft sounds of some gentle piano chords spread across the top of a cinematic canvas, effectively setting the stage for what is to be one the …
Meltt – “Do You Ever Wonder”
Canadian psychedelic rock outfit Meltt have just released the gloriously uplifting “Do You Ever Wonder.” The song is a dreamy psychedelic track build on a solid, disco drum beat and a lush, pulsing bass line. The song is given a really warm and vibrant sound, mainly through the use of shimmering synths that beautifully pad the …
La Faute – “The Crown”
La Faute‘s latest release, “The Crown,” is a beautifully haunting, dark and full of beautiful tones. The song starts with a sci-fi movie spoken word sample. The arrangement of the song is wonderfully minimalistic, with only a few elements sharing the stage with the wonderful voice of La Faute. The song has a drum beat …
Anna Hauss – “jump”
To be quite honest, when we first heard “jump,” the latest single from Anna Hauss, we could not believe that she was not already famous. However, after some mediocre detective work, we found that her previous track, “I Can’t Remember Love,” was featured on the Netflix hit, The Queen’s Gambit, so we wouldn’t be too …
FloraNova – “Joyride”
LA-based FloraNova have just released “Joyride,” a deliciously mellow track with a great, lo-fi vibe. The song starts with whistling and lo-fi guitar tones that brilliantly add a touch of warmth, instantly placing the listener in a state of relaxation and ease. A tape-stop effect then kicks in to allow the main groove to start. …
Space Nat – “PST”
LA-born and honorary Nashville resident Space Nat has completely won us over with “PST,” the final track on her debut album, Who Cares What People Think! “PST” hits all the right spots straight out of the gate, with a warmly strummed acoustic guitar that sets the tone for this heartfelt ballad. Space Nat admits that …
Benedikt – “Blood Moon”
Norway’s Benedikt will release their third album, Why Are You Dreaming?, on April 28th, but while we wait, they’ve made sure to keep us satisfied with the new single, “Blood Moon.” This song begins with a very nice, genre-appropriate acoustic guitar being strummed, but to be very clear, “Blood Moon” initially won us over with …
néomí – “Oh My Darling”
Surinamese/Dutch singer-songwriter néomí has just sent us “Oh My Darling,” a song that gives you permission to miss certain parts of past relationships, even though you’ve moved on to a new one. “Oh My Darling” is a folk song, through and through, beginning your listening experience with the sweetest of finger-plucked acoustic guitar performances. After …