I heard Sea Girls for the first time a few months ago when their tune “What For” appeared in my Apple new music playlist. I did not realize until the moment I heard them that I was missing something in my life. Many of the alternative bands I grew to love ten years ago have…
Mike Dean Presents: Dermot Kennedy EP
If someone told me that I could only listen to one artist for the rest of my life, I would choose Dermot Kennedy. This is the fourth time I have written about him in the seven short months that this blog has been up and running (I promise this is not turning into a fan…
These Bones – Skout Single
“These Bones” by indie-folk duo Skout is my obsession this week. Singer, Laura Valk’s smooth voice dances over intricate lyrics in this song about the difficulty of being emotionally vulnerable. After hearing this tune, I immediately went searching for more music by the New York based band and found their second EP Just Words that…
Fossil Fuels – Aisha Badru Single
Folk-pop singer/songwriter Aisha Badru became interested in music at a very young age, and with much perseverance, the New York native learned to play guitar and began writing songs. Her single “Bridges” was added to one of my playlists about a month ago, and her recent tune “Fossil Fuels” was released earlier this month. Lyrically,…
Young & Free – New Dermot Kennedy Single
Dermot Kennedy has come a long way from busking on the streets of Dublin to selling out gigs all over the world, and he will not be a best kept secret for much longer. I first heard the Irish singer/songwriter in September 2017, and it became apparent very quickly that one of my only regrets…
Kaleo – A/B Album
If you have already heard of the Icelandic band Kaleo (Hawaiian meaning for “the sound”) and listened to their album, then congratulations are in order because you have heard one of the best folk rock albums ever made. If you have not heard of them, well, there is no time like the present. From its…
&burn – Billie Eilish Single
Last year before I got serious about starting a music blog my husband began sending me songs to listen to, encouraging me to run with the idea and begin my journey in writing about the music I love. One of the first songs he told me to check out was “Ocean Eyes” by 15-year-old Billie…
Noah Kahan – Hurt Somebody EP
Since catching the attention of producer Joel Little (Lorde, Imagine Dragons), Noah Kahan’s career has been rapidly moving forward. In 2017 the Vermont native released a handful of singles beginning with my personal favorite, “Young Blood,” and he released his first EP, Hurt Somebody, January 2018. It did not take long for one of my…
The Academic – Tales from the Backseat
The Academic released their debut LP Tales from the Backseat January 12, 2018. I came across the Irish indie rock band by way of a couple different people through Twitter. The band formed back in 2013 and has taken their time making this album, for which I am grateful. They can take another five years between…
Rhythm of Your Heart – Marianas Trench Single
Do you ever hear a new song that takes you back to your childhood? Well, if you are an 80’s kid and would like to take a trip back in time or if you are not an 80’s kid but would like to know what it was like then listen to this new song by…