“Be A Man” is a symphonic spunky overture of Motown instrumentals with a hint of a 70s Bond ballad. As horns blare the melody, a bright big band swelling melody, imagine The Four Tops dancing with their arms outstretched, reaching out. Or imagine credits rolling on a movie screen and the movie is Floating Harmonies […]
The beauty of music is that it can be used for so many purposes. There is music to expand and nurture every emotion you may have. Some songs can even lead you down a path that you were not fully sure you wanted to go down. That seems to be the case for me with […]
After releasing the ironically named Self-Titled in 2013, High Water, the moniker of Manhattanite and multi-instrumentalist Will Epstein, has returned to grace us with his brilliant sonic debut, Crush, on Other People. The album courses with beautiful piano and synth melodies, as Epstein was a former touring keys player for childhood friend and label mate, Nicolas Jaar. […]
Hailing from Australia, Oh Pep! takes their listeners on a ride with their debut album Stadium Cake. With insightful and contemplative lyrics and intuitive and complementary instrumentals, Oh Pep! sits in the pocket of compassion and curiosity paving the way for a precise perception. Oh Pep! — Peppy Beats and Powerful Words “Bushwick” tunes in […]
We are in a time when the music world has become much smaller and well connected. It was only 10 years ago when a music fan was limited to either the mainstream radio being shoved down his throat or going out and seeing the bands in their own little local scene. Now with the power […]
I’m a huge believer in the theory that everyone has a story to tell, and they do so through very different means. Some prefer to write it out in pure text, some choose to create a painting or drawing, and others still decide to tell their stories through song. Kate Brown is an Iowa-born and […]
Naomi Wachira is an artist whose talent has been on our radar since 2013, when she was awarded Best Folk Singer by alt publication Seattle Weekly. Her sophomore album Song of Lament seems almost heaven-sent, rich with a wondrous blend of raw talent and virtuous spirituality. Naomi In A Nutshell Naomi Wachira is an enchantress […]
The emergence of modern folk rock has also brought about the reemergence of profound, culturally-conscious lyrics. The honesty of musicians like Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash, who dealt with important and sensitive topics with satirical, dry mock-nonchalance, is making a comeback. This return of the genre has also brought about the popularity of women singers […]
