Just two months ago, Australian singer-songwriter Hayden Calnin released the first half of his experimental debut with the album, Cut Love Pt. 1, earning comparisons to giants like Bon Iver and M83. After returning to the studio to work alongside Aussie producer Tim Carr, Calnin is back to give fans the highly anticipated second installment, […]
I always have a greater appreciation for songs and musicians when I know a little about where they’re coming from. Singer-songwriter Amanda Markley is an example of an artist using music to overcome personal hardship and inspire others. After suffering a spinal injury that forced her to stop horseback riding, Markley began writing down her […]
If a song is written well there does not need to be over production or a multitude of instruments to fill out the sound. A strong song can stand on its own in the acoustic setting with good vocals. Our recent find Someones Friend is proving this very easily. The 3 piece band based in […]
When an artist has a true passion for music he can put in all his energy and dedication without any regrets. The reality is that is what it takes to achieve any amount of success in this crazy music business. Our recent find Shane Burke is a perfect example of this kind of talent and […]
With all the easily accessible recording and mixing technology available today in the music industry there has been a tend to overproduce and make the sound almost unrealistic. Unfortunately, there have been less and less actual live albums with a band just putting it out there and recording it as is. This is a way […]
For those that are willing to look there is a huge assortment of talented musicians out there just trying to be heard. These people are often willing to help each other out with whatever they can do to support one another’s dreams. The explosion of the internet has made it even easier to find talented […]
There are many songwriters out there that just regurgitate the same old themes of love and loss that have been populating mainstream music for years. When an artist is able to put their real passion into their music and take on the tough issues it draws in real fans that can relate to these real […]
There are more and more artists popping up nowadays that seemingly come from nowhere. This stems from the fact that they are able to write, record, and produce the music by themselves in the privacy of their own home studio. One such project that is starting to gain attention is The Only’s. The brainchild behind […]
