There will always be a freedom for artists that do not wish to conform to what the mainstream supposedly wants. Our recent discovery of The Low Stakes Band (the songwriting duo of Eric Colville and Ann Holbrook) shows what happens when musicians decide they’re done with polite art and sanitized songwriting. A little defiance and […]
There is nothing more magical than the spark when a musician realizes he can write songs too. This epiphany opens up a world of opportunities. Now you can share your thoughts and feelings with the world in a way that can entertain and inspire. Australia’s Jack Nolan found that spark years ago and is now […]
Harry Hochman waited three decades to become an overnight folk-rock sensation, and now, two years after his critically acclaimed debut Inside Out racked up hundreds of thousands of Spotify streams, the former bankruptcy attorney turned Venice Beach troubadour doubles down with Oh Michigan. The six-track EP that feels like a sun-faded postcard mailed from his […]
From the misty edges of Slovenia’s literary heartland comes Ditka, a singer-songwriter who has spent years turning the verses of poets like Feri Lainšček into folk-tinged anthems that hum with quiet rebellion. Now, with “Fly Higher”—the lead single and title track from her upcoming English-language debut album coming in November—she’s trading the intimate glow of […]
In the ever-bustling indie scene, where lo-fi beats often clash with ethereal synths, it’s refreshing to stumble upon a track that feels like a quiet exhale. Enter Alias Wayne’s latest single, “Butterfly”, a minimalist ballad that flutters into your speakers like a late-summer breeze carrying secrets from a forgotten garden. Alias Wayne is an enigmatic […]
Frances Ancheta, the Filipina-American singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area, pours her heart into her fourth full-length album, Saving Graces. This nine-track collection of indie folk, pop, and soft rock is a testament to her strength as a cancer survivor, mother, and artist navigating life’s storms. With a full backing band adding a full […]
We all need a little freedom sometimes to explore things outside of our little circle. As an artist, we have the ability to play different characters to wander off into these areas that may not quite fit into what people expect of us. A simple solution has always been to have different band names or […]
Covington, Indiana’s Timeseven, led by the ever soulful William Hayden, delivers another heartfelt winner with the upcoming single, “Just a Little While” set for release in September. Following the success of earlier tracks like “When You’re Home” and “When We Were Young,” this alt-folk gem continues the Timeseven streak of weaving emotional storytelling with impeccable […]
