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 …
summersets – “christian scientist”
Kalle Mattson and Andrew Sowka, aka summersets, arrive on the blog with “christian scientist,” a delightfully performed folk song with heaps of vintage vibe. This is one of those occasions where you should skip all of our word and head straight for the play button– we will not do this song the justice it deserves. …
Phillip LaRue – “Amen”
Today marks the third time that Nashville-based singer-songwriter Phillip LaRue has appeared on our blog since January– not a bad winning streak, if you ask us. It’s come to the point where we’ll see his name appear in our submissions and immediately open a blank document and commit to the review before we’ve even heard …
Thomas Charlie Pedersen – “Yesterdays and Silly Ways”
From his Employees Must Wash Hands LP, Thomas Charlie Pedersen delivers up a vintage soundscape with the single, “Yesterdays and Silly Ways.” Straight out of the gate, this song pounces on you with an entire weekend’s worth of feel-good vibes, compressed into a two-minute package. It should be noted, however, that Pedersen does not waste …
Mason Prophet – “What You Wanna Hear” (ft. Joshua & The Holy Rollers)
Oklahoma natives and lifelong pals, Mac Hanson (Joshua & The Holy Rollers) and Eric Arndt (Mason Prophet) have just released their latest track, “What You Wanna Hear,” and it’s a solid indie rock number that packs a good, old-fashioned punch. The song opens with a catchy bass and guitar riff that hooks you and is …
The Misty – “The Never-Ending Line”
“The Never-Ending Line,” by UK-based The Misty, is a dark and energetic piece of music that gives healthy nods to the great indie rock music of the past. Brimming full of great tones, the lush guitar work is combined with a pulsing bassline and steady drums. The song starts with a burst of dark guitar …
Dan Croll – “Second Guess”
Dan Croll‘s latest single, “Second Guess,” is a contemplative and lush track that has a really addictive groove. The song is built on fast strumming guitar tones propel the song forward. Bass notes gently feel out the lower melodic tones, whilst a lap steel guitar lends a sense of melancholy and depth to the arrangement. …
Orion Shoals – “Laugh and Cry”
Orion Shoals, a Los Angeles based indie rock outfit, have just released their latest single, “Laugh and Cry.” The song is dreamy, moody, and stunningly beautiful. The song opens to a street foley sample before bursting into a slow beating, thoughtful and introspective atmosphere. Claps and a slow, weighty bass drum serve as the song’s …