If you pay attention to the indie beat, you already know that the folk trend is getting harder and harder to ignore. With more and more singer/songwriters coming out of the woodwork, keeping up with some of the better players in a specific scene can be difficult, but this is perhaps motivation for Michelle A. […]
One of the best parts of being a music writer is getting to hear new music before it gets released to the general public. Yes, I am a music snob. And yes I have listened to more unique songs in the last decade than most people will hear in their life. After reviewing the lead […]
As artists we always must be open to altering our direction. Styles will change. Our own moods will change. And it is ok to follow those changes and experiment with what makes you happy. The musical muse is a fickle thing that can, and should, take you in many directions. Our friend Mark DiLillo from […]
As we grow as artists we must learn to get more and more personal. Sharing our innermost thoughts and feelings is what produces real honest music. That is what draws in true fans. Make them love you for more than just the music. Our recent find Jon Fuller has been building to that and may […]
Music is supposed to come from the heart. Far too often in today’s mainstream music we just get multiple writers putting together a garbled mess just to get attention. But there is no substance there. On the other side is the true storytelling musician that puts real life into their music. One such artist is […]
The connection between a songwriter and music can often be a wild ride. An artist must be willing to ride the waves and produce the music that comes out of it. Have the freedom to change and share what strikes you. Our recent find David D’Alessio has enjoyed the journey and has a new album […]
Even two months after its release, The Willows by Adam James is still stupefying listeners. Each new listen unearths another tender dimension to James’ distinctive, unparalleled music, from the production that places listeners right on the beach at the peak of summer to his sun-kissed, Conor Oberst-esque vocals. Ten songs and 41-and-a-half minutes fly by […]
Finally we are coming out of the covid chaos of the past year and a half. Many artists led the troubles of the music industry get to them and basically shut down. Others, like our friend Dave Vargo, used the time to focus on connecting with his audience and writing new songs. The well-traveled New […]
