Annie Bacon & Her Oshen – “Mist” This one has strong Jason Isbell vibes. The way she croons and builds introspective lyrical structures, is similar to Isbell with shades of Stevie Nicks as well. The Americana infused rock definitely will play with much of our audience. Her newest LP Storm has just released and is full of the tight storytelling she is rapidly becoming known for. “Mist” is a meditation on the existential and asks “what are we looking for?” amidst a classic Americana sound. Listeners will enjoy exploring her entire catalogue. Leyya – “Ease My Mind” We like the slow burning q ..read more

Luke Lasso – “The Way Things Go” -This songs absolutely slaps. I have a 100% result of chair dancing when I listen to this song. It’s got a great groove, impressive vocal performance, and a vibe that is immaculate. I’m not even sure what genre to call it; I guess it’s a danceable indie pop track. But the thing that makes the song work for me is the balance between the dance groove with an accessible, inviting vocal melody. Lyrically, it’s about taking life easy, “it’s alright… it’s the way things go.” Yes. I need this track in my life right in this moment. Spin it, friends. This is a great tun ..read more

Laken Campo – “Ghost” -From the first line of this song about a poltergeist, I was taken by this track. There’s a clarity in the vocal that is quite appealing. The overall energy of the song feels like the idyllic blend of folk guitar, pop vocals, and a production style that is just… *chef’s kiss*. I could listen to this type of music all day long. In fact, some days I do. I love the positive vibes on the chorus with the group vocal and optimistic chord choices. This song is a whole experience. Fans of artists like Dodie Clark and Lizzy McAlpine are going to find a LOT to enjoy about this trac ..read more

Caleb Hearn – “Klonopin” -It’s not every day that I run across that stops me in my tracks. From first listen I knew there was something different about this artist. The acoustic energy in the opening turns into a captivating genre-bending sound. The key lyric, “I need you like water” absolutely soars here. The production is next level on this fascinating track. In some ways, it almost feels like a worship song in the structure and style. That said, there’s a romantic, soulful, yet philosophical focus to the song that makes it feel outstanding. It’s well worth your time to give it a listen. Da ..read more

Beth Torrance – “Tiny Flowers” The ’90’s acoustic on this one is reminiscent of some of our favorite singer songwriters. The way Torrance plays is absolutely captivating, with every strum striking tiny deathblows to our heart. Vocally, her delivery is incredible, emotive, and rare. Yet, her talent for crafting lyrics is surpassed by very few of her contemporaries and is what sets her apart. Her ability to weave a story reminds us of Elliot Smith and captures the artist’s ability to stun in a short two and a half minute sonic frame. With all this said, we find it difficult to adequately describ ..read more

Rose Brokenshire – “Type Two” We love the smoky lounge sway on this one. Rose Brokenshire has been one of our favorite musical discoveries the past few months and continues only to get better. “Type Two” has a different feel to it and is a pace slower, almost hypnotic, then some of her other releases. We comment a lot on how much we love her vocal delivery, but we could honestly listen to her croon for days. It is a relaxing and disarming delivery we find extremely rare. Perhaps what we love most, is the artist’s authenticity and earnest songwriting. We cannot recommend her enough for those of ..read more

Corella – “I Didn’t Know Your Name” -There’s an 80s vibe to the synth work on this track that took me back in time on first listen. The more I’ve played it, though, I can feel a genuine energy to it. It’s definitely a bit different from the typical pop we feature, but the soaring vocal on the chorus is worth the price of admission alone. The overall vibe is celebratory and engaging. It reminds me of an old 30 Seconds to Mars track that captivated me for like six months straight. This track has those same chops and desirability factors. Spin it! French Cassettes – “Megabus” -I don’t like when ..read more

Leau – “Too Many Friends” -Fans of atmospheric folk music will appreciate the quality of this indie pop track from Leau. The dynamic rise on the chorus is beautiful for the listener. The lyrics are about dealing with how you feel when things don’t work in a relationship. The layered and repeated “could it be real life?” feels cathartic and peaceful. The whole composition shows a sophisticated and engaging style of indie pop. Fans of artists like Lizzy McAlpine or Maggie Rogers will find a lot to like with this sound. Brielle Kaga – “Mess It Up” -I am an unapologetic fan of this sort of emotio ..read more

Madeleine Mayi – “Faithless” -This is one of the most important songs I’ve heard in 2024. It is timely for the questions it asks, the answers it provides, and the central concern of the supernatural. If you grew up in a religious context and find yourself asking faith questions, this song is absolutely for you. This is a theme that we’ve been covering since Noah Gundersen’s “Jesus Jesus” in the early days of our blog. Mayi’s magical use of electronic elements creates a soaring, atmospheric quality for these hard questions. I’m a music blogger and not a theologian, but I will say that these are ..read more

Wax Owls – “Overpriced Bullets” -From the first time I clicked play on this track I got some early 90s alt rock vibes (in the vein of Oasis). I love the phrasing and style of the song. It feels like it’s got a familiar energy. The effect on the electric guitars definitely has an intentional alt rock element to it. The effect on the vocal on the chorus is meant to intentionally soar over the rest of the production. I like that it has this bright pop energy in the chord progression, all while feeling like a sound that wouldn’t fit into a conventional top 40 slot. It’s a great encapsulation of wh ..read more