There are few better ways to dive into your soul than songwriting. This ability to open up your heart and pour it into music is a true gift. And also a real therapy session. Some of the greatest songs ever written come from a place of pain and heartache. Our recent discovery of Matthew Smith […]
A band that aims to share a message with meaning will always stand out. When the goal is not to just chase the popular hot trend and to create music that shares your values with the world it becomes much more powerful. Our friends of Omar Bowing have been doing that for years. They are […]
As world travelers turned musicians, The Trouble Notes are a band that utilizes their musical prowess to share the stories of various cultures they have been immersed in. Their newest single, “Mayahuel” is an upbeat instrumental arrangement that romanticizes the story of their friend Martha Xucunostli. Amidst the jazzy violin melodic lines, Latin-based guitar rhythms, and driving […]
With summer officially over we can look back at the warmer days with some fondness. The songs of summer are always some of my favorites. Those lazy days could get quite repetitive, and even boring sometimes. Along with the music. But this summer I stumbled upon a track that perked up my summer in quite […]
There are plenty of quality bands out there that are very capable of creating catchy songs. The harder part is crafting songs that actually have a story and a meaning behind them. Our friends from Sugar Lime Blue have found a way to combine both. Their recent music video for “Burn It” shows this off […]
We all have something that we become passionate about and dedicate our lives to. When chasing this love, at some point we stop to reflect on the journey and its origin. At 10 years old, the spark for Brooke Surgener of Erie PA was lit when discovering Michelle Branch. In pursuit of this passion, she […]
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 […]
The current state of mainstream music is a garbled mess. Song after song is just a retread of another song. For an artist to make a difference and have some lasting power they must do something different. Our recent find MELØ is doing just that with his unique sound and impressive music videos. Being raised […]
