In his new album, Midnight in Havana, emerging singer/songwriter Ben de la Cour does Americanoir proud as his collection of 11 songs take one on a turbulent, emotionally-packed journey. Already drawing comparisons to timeless greats such as Leonard Cohen and Johnny Cash, the young Brooklyn-born folk singer presents himself with the maturity of someone many […]
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Holly Miranda Reinvents Songs as Art Form
Artist Holly Miranda is back with a new EP comprised of six songs, none of which her own — Miranda’s Party Trick is strictly covers, some of which she has done many times in the past and others that are new to her. “The title of this album comes from Tegan Quinn saying I could […]
A good songwriter can find inspiration in many situations and experiences. When that same songwriter is given the opportunity to see the world and all the different cultures it has to offer it opens endless possibilities to open the creative doors and let the musical inspiration flow. A great example is the life and songs […]
Country music is a genre that will always have a special place in my heart. Growing up, that was 90% of what I was exposed to. Although it may not be something that I listen to on a regular basis now, whenever I hear some good country tunes, it reminds me just a bit of […]
Being in a band is great experience when like minds are able to come together and combine to make interesting music. Even with the best of bandmates there will always be some music in your head that just will not work in that setting. This is where an artist can turn to a solo project […]
OneWayHome – Kindred Spirit Folk
Some people are able to just come together and click to form a musical partnership. There seems to be this magic that happens when like minded musicians blend their personal styles to create something new. A great example is our recent discovery OneWayHome. The group is made up of Justin, Phillip, and Leslie. Three people […]
When listening to music, it is always a nice treat to discover something that I can not only enjoy, but relate to as well. New York indie/folk artist Adrienne Tooley has put out an EP that almost anyone in their early 20s (or even older) can relate to. Her latest release, This Was True Once, produced […]
I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: I’m a complete sucker for acoustic music. Anything that I can feel deep in my soul that will resonate with me for quite some time is the kind of music I choose to listen to over mostly anything else. The Singer and The Songwriter have delivered […]