Everyone loves a good slow jam. The question becomes, what makes a slow jam good? The answer seems like quite a simple one. Lyrics that make you low-key fall a little bit in love (no matter who you are) and intentional music that is clearly out to set the mood. “Deeper than Oceans,” from […]
Author: Kayla Carmicheal
“Mother Remix” is an evocative early 80s pop track with overseas flair. Swiss Singer/songwriter Lower Pink used the single as his first collaboration with an electro-artist, but the connection seems Natural. When “Mother” gets played, there’s a certain elevation afoot. The delicate plays on the ears, frequent pulsing aspects, and light trails of hand […]
Are you ready for a straight-out-of-the-gate, classic punk experience? Even if you aren’t, The Tracys are ready to knock you in your face with their record Humdinger. 1980s CBGB punk has gotten a gritty 2018 revival, and it’s vivid within this Brooklyn’s bands veins. Reviving punk, Brooklyn style Humdinger is a spectacular vision […]
Usually, it’s like pulling teeth trying to describe an indie shoegaze pop record that’s been done before to your friends. How do you describe this synth melody and disengage it from last week’s? Fortunately, Bonhom, rising from record Sex War, has swiveled their post rock and dream pop sound into something unique. Love Is […]
Party on Saturday Night with Birds of Hell
The beginning is like a dream. There’s a plethora of unique layers going on here. For starters, the dark, haunting melody. It has an echo, adding a melancholy feel. The depth from that is pretty fantastic. Melodies that carry throughout the rest of the song are my favorite, and that’s what this song accomplishes […]
Remember Sean Kingston? The bright reggae-inspired easygoing music that made him known? Reggae pop is underrated in the industry. Those mellow drums and accompanying vibes beg for replay value, which is exactly what you get from Love and Life by I-Octane. I-Octane’s Jamaican roots flow through his work The album is a tribute to a […]
A playful dance of pop with the soulful bump of house makes “Time After Time” by Fuzz one to look out for. Fuzz is here to have fun The unique sound of Fuzz has a standout quality that sets it apart from normal pop songs. Easily a club hit, “Time After Time” is […]
“Orchard to Bartnick” can be described very simply. Bogues makes it easy for me and leaves me with one word to say: “Wow”. The specificity of indie, stripped For Julien Baker fans, think of the first time you heard Turn Out the Lights. Recall those feelings. Wonder, emotion, shock, detailed nostalgia of something that […]