Listening to – Cacophony 1, (aka Part I), – by Greg Hoy, is the freshest breath of air I have heard in 2020 by an indie rock artist, and the west coast/Bay Area singer-songwriter is no new comer on the scene but he was when it comes to me before hearing this remarkably good EP.
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Pulling from country, classical and even some 1960s pop, the colorful songs on Canyon Drive can make the listener look through the world through a dream, rosy-colored pair of glasses. Canyon Drive, the new album from Los Angeles’ Lisa Marie Claire sounds warm and inviting even when she’s singing of past heartache. You can’t help
Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps took us along for the 2020 release Insane and now Tikka continues his brand of self-wallowing with openings of hope in the holiday-themed “Just Like Xmas (Love Is War)”. Riddled with forlorn longings, Tikka surprises the listener with a song that draws from Americana, early pop and even some
Canada’s Jeffrey Li brings more chills down your spine than the North Pole winds in the new holiday song, “Jesus Happy Birthday”. A beautiful piece, complete with Li’s mature voice laced with hope, this is the song that should be spinning nonstop on the Christmas station near you. A clean, spiritual message and a voice
In the competitive world of indie pop, Blake Langdale doesn’t have an easy road ahead of him in trying to put his name on the map, but this isn’t to say that his new single “Streets” doesn’t put forth quite the sterling effort. Langdale introduces himself to us in “Streets” via a decadently-arranged, groove-centric pop
When a music video is a statement piece, it summarizes the whole of an artist’s identity with visuals as much as it does a soundtrack, and in the case of Free Your Self’s new single and video “If It Takes Your Breath Away,” it could be said that the up and coming singer/songwriter breaks off
Hi Avatari! Thanks for being here! Hey, it’s my pleasure! Who has been your greatest influence? I’ve gotta go with my parents. They raised me right. Always encouraged me to follow my dreams and my passions. Opened as many doors for me as a guy could hope for. Loved each other. And loved me. No parents
Grandly melodic and powered by poetic lyricisms that warm up on the song all on their own – even without the assistance of the firm but flexible rhythm of the percussion – there’s no need for debate; “Still Believe” is the best song Animal Sun have released since first hitting the scene just last year.
How would you classify your music? My music classification as an Artist is Tropical, r&b pop. So it definitely is a combination of sounds with some additions to the classifications in Tropical, r&b pop style of music. For example when I talk about R&B you can also include rap or hip hop music and
Like many of us, singer/songwriter Stacy Gabel is going a little stir crazy. So much so that she’s titled her new track “Stir Crazy”. This whimsical songstress, a gregarious voice that shines bright, Gabel is a breath of fresh air in an uncertain time. “Stir Crazy” blends treasured acoustic guitar arrangement with a rambunctious drum
“Cold Lake” is the fiery new single from Ishana. Swirling with seductive tones and viral beats, Ishana seduces the listener with her lavishly light voice. She’s a vision. Sounding like a siren in the night, Ishana offers an emotional, revealing sonic journey. Sometimes sounding like shimmering in the pale moonlight and other times cast within
Hi Violet! Thanks for being here today! Of course! Thanks for having me! Is there a song that you would like to cover? If so, what song? That is a tough one. I have so many that I would love to perform. “Better in Color” by Lizzo would be pretty dope. What could you give a
Piercing and riddled with an adrenaline normally reserved for the dancefloor exclusively, the beat in Cristal Carrington’s “Another Way of Life” is definitely one of the biggest reasons why I would tell you to check the track out this fall, but hardly the lone attribute that makes this song such an infectious club number. From
James Reams, as the face of the Barnstormers and as a solo string player, has been in the bluegrass game for over a quarter of a century, and in the new documentary Like a Flowing River: A Bluegrass Passage, we get exclusive insight into his roots and the rhythm of life that continues to inspire his
We are stoked to have you today. Tell us about your fall season so far! What are you up to? This fall season is a little bit different for me in a lot of ways, as I am sure it is for most. Due to the virus I am not playing quite as many shows
We are stoked to have you today. Tell us about your fall season so far! What are you up to? Lots of pumpkin picking and singing Christmas songs!!! I am LOVING the weather here in Nashville, a lot cooler than New Orleans!!!! Can you share more with our readers about your upcoming release “Santa Baby”?
“More Than Meets The Eye” is the latest single from Missouri’s Bill Abernathy. Arriving at a turning point in history, “More Than Meets The Eye” presents itself as both a rock track and folk song. Abernathy’s penchant for writing hooks and questioning what is really going on behind-the-scenes and what is being spoon-fed are just
You don’t always have to load a song down with a lot of carnal electric riffing to produce a strong rock n’ roll vibe, and if this were ever true of one single specifically, “Everybody But Myself” by Californians Rad Horror definitely fits the bill. From the understated but physical manner in which they throw
NY Indie Flamenco Rock’s – Gasoline Tequila have something special, with “Sonder” being the latest example of what this truly gifted band are good for. The group are from the New York area and it seems they only cater to all things good in the area and beyond, with a measure of quality only found
Billy Jeter’s – “Sins Of Me” is the latest single from the current album – Shineye Landing, and the third generation Arkansan with deep roots in the Delta shows he can really emote a tune when it boils down to this magnificently arranged and recorded folk song. I was compelled to hear more of his
In his new album as Impresario, appropriately titled All of Us, Valerian Ruminski reaches out to the masses via every inch of sonic space he can occupy through our stereo speakers this fall and portrays a brooding story told through both original and cover material, and from where I sit, it’s a masterful sequel to Songs from
If you haven’t heard of singer/songwriter Jenn DeSantis, well, you’re in for a real treat. One of indie music’s most chatted about talents is sending out powerful vibes in the earworm “I Wanna Know”. DeSantis, who released a five-song EP last year called Chromatic Heart, catches wildfire with the ultra-catchy “I Wanna Know”. Not only
Hi Elektra!! Thanks for taking the time to chat with us! What have you been busy working these days? Yes! I’m excited to connect with you! I’m excited to launch my artist coaching company. This is my opportunity to further connect and serve artists beyond the law. What has been the greatest achievement of your journey thus far?
Hi Crystal!! Great to have you here today! How does the vibe of an audience affect your performance? There is something beautiful about playing to an audience, watching the connection between music and the human emotions that I absolutely love being a witness to!! It can bring out a deeper emotion as the artist performing to
Hi Nicki! Great to have you here today! Great to be here as well! What is the most meaningful song/album you have ever written? I’d have to go with my Heartbeat Album. It’s the album that I had always wanted to write and record when I dreamed about being a recording artist in my teens. I also
“If it ain’t broke, it can’t be fixed / It takes two oars to row / ‘Whitewash works as good as paint’ / Sayin’ don’t make it so” sings Russ Still beside the steady play of his band the Moonshiners in their new single “That Right There,” these words capturing the spirit of the blue-collar
In 2020, we’re arguably witnessing pop music’s most diverse era unfold before our very ears, and you really needn’t look much further than underground acts like up and comer Leni Black to know exactly what I’m talking about. Leni Black is a new kid on the block this fall, and in her debut single “Barcelona
Hi Beth! Thank you for sharing your fashion knowledge with us today!! What is your favorite red carpet look? My favorite red carpet look is when a dress is super special. I usually like either a sleek dress with lots of embellishments or a giant ball gown. I especially like it when the look is accompanied
Sometimes you don’t have to leave the front yard to find just the bit of adventure your life was missing, and in the new single “We Stayed Home” from Dan Ashley, the acclaimed indie singer/songwriter explores this narrative with a poeticism that has become his calling card in the last year or so. From the
What has been the greatest moment of 2020 for you? Well it’s been so long ago now this barely feels like 2020, but way back at the beginning of January I played a gig at the Whisky A Go Go and that was by far the coolest part of my year! And possibly my life!
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