British indie folk-rock duo Percival Elliott recently released their newest single “Forever,” a beautiful and wistful offering from their upcoming debut album. Percival Elliott is the project between Olly Hite and Samuel Carter-Brazier, two friends who believed they could create something meaningful. Named after Hite’s great grandfather, an inventor, the duo is often inspired by […]
“Judas Tree” by Newspoke is paired with a simple, yet stunning video that captures the essence of the single. The music scene now is as visual as it is auditory. Great music should be accompanied by great images now. Seeing as the video begins with a painstakingly slow pan of cookie-cutter suburbia, visually, mission […]
It’s been a great year for music, and considering the world we’re living in, we need it more than ever. Check out my five favorite indie albums of 2017… 5. In Mind, Real Estate To me, Real Estate creates such a warm and peaceful atmosphere. Guitar riffs are deliberate and melodic, vocals are gentle, and the overall […]
Jimmy Wiltfalk, better known as Hawk and the Wild, broke into the Swedish indie rock scene in 2016 with his debut album, Extrication Songs. Largely a one-man band, Hawk and the Wild is a project close to Wiltfalk’s heart. Extrication Songs was almost entirely recorded in his home studio, and his music and lyrics are all his own. […]
NYC indie-folk artist J. Alan Schneider is back with his new EP, On Precipice, which came out October 27. Recorded entirely in an apartment in Queens, NYc, On Precipice is a simple project with strong roots. Schneider enlisted the help of a few local musicians from the neighborhood, making the record one of collaboration and group effort. On Precipice follows […]
Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist Jon Magnusson recently released his second EP, entitled Psalms for Sinners. Consisting of four songs, Magnusson considers many different sounds and demonstrates his versatility. Each song on the album is unique and has its own individual characteristics and style, making the short EP exciting and diverse. Psalms for Sinners opens with “Visa från […]
Alanna Boudreau is no stranger to the Kickstarter scene. In fact, her first full-length album, Hints and Guesses, was funded entirely with the help of her fans. Hints and Guesses (2014) was a highly regarded project, and gave way to 3 tours across the U.S and an international showcase as well. The final song on the […]
Eli Myers is a tale-spinning singer-songwriter out of Virginia and he’s finally set out to record his very first full album. He’s spent years stockpiling a long list of lighthearted, folk driven tunes and has finally decided to take things to the next level. He’s got a sound that’s as much indie as it is […]
