By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru Coming from Atlanta, the musical foursome known as Sabbatical Year are creating music that clings to the heart of indie and interpretive music with a healthy dose of modern aged technology. The group’s members — Nick Margiasso on vocals, Drew Norris on piano, Devon Norris on drums, and […]
It seems to me that after I’ve sat down to review a new album or track from an artist, I finish with the feeling of “hey, that was pretty good music” and then I move on about my day. Today, I was introduced to an artist that makes me wonder how and why I have never heard of […]
I’m going to lay it all out on the table now and say that “Run Mascara Run” by The Raveonettes might just be one of the most interesting songs I’ve heard lately, if not in my whole life. You’ll find out why soon enough. Let’s start you out with a little background history first. The […]
In a world where auto-tune and synthesizers reign supreme in music, an artist with a truly skilled voice really stands out. One such musician is Holly Miranda, who last year released a self-titled album which has proved to be a work of genuine musical excellence. Miranda has been making music professionally for almost 17 years, but she’s […]
When I was younger, I was introduced to the only song that causes me to tear up every single time I hear it. This song was “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac. Hearing the voice of Stevie Nicks singing “I’ve been afraid of changing, ’cause I’ve built my life around you” created a feeling of such pure, […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru Sailing in from San Diego, the music of John Helix has, I admit, perplexed me. Helix’s new single, “Colombiana,” is neither happy nor sad. It is, instead, a perfect example of melancholy in music and it can be difficult to know how to feel about it. The track, […]
Four or five days out of the week, I’m driving home from work constantly changing radio stations. There never seems to be one station that I can be set on for the whole ride, as I’m constantly rolling my eyes at the songs that I’m hearing. It seems almost like everything blends together and sounds […]
The fastest growing, fastest evolving genre in the musical world today is folk-pop. Take a look back into the past five years, even ten years, and you’d be hard pressed to find a prominent musician in this genre. But that’s changing. With the strengthening of the genre, there come certain musicians who have proved crucial to […]
