What is possibly most apparent about Lindsay Lou and her band is the versatility contained within it all. The ability and comfort in swapping lead and vocal duties. The range [ … ]

  Who: Adeline Hotel From: New York Song: “Looking For The Same Thing” Latest Record: Away Together (out on October 26th) What About It: “The heart of the record, “Looking for the Same [ … ]

I first heard Molly Burch a few years ago on Daytrotter and was immediately captivated by her incredible voice and restrained songwriting. Her first record, Please Be Mine, was a [ … ]

More and more 2018 is shaping up to be the year where instrumental records overtake my love of the sung word. David Benedict‘s The Golden Angle is another rung in that [ … ]

“Spotlight Girl,” off J. Van Cleave’s full-length debut, Lights On, starts with these great stomp-claps before the bass drum kicks in–they fade into the background through the first verse, but [ … ]

It’s that gritty strumming. It’s that initial wail, followed by an insistent and groovy vocal. It’s the way this song grabs you and won’t let go. I love how “Ancient [ … ]

Valley Maker is the project of Seattle songwriter Austin Crane. This latest track off of the forthcoming Rhododendron is a beautiful mix of grungy rock and lilting dreamscapes. There is [ … ]

  Who: Dead Gowns From: Portland, ME Song: Lyon Latest Record: New Spine EP   What About It: “I lived in Lyon, France for a period of time when I was [ … ]

A few months back Sarah Fard posted on Facebook about talking to guitarists about their craft, their influences and geeking out on their gear. The response was dynamic, varied and [ … ]

  Who: Tiny Ocean From: Connecticut Song: “Astronaut” Latest Record: Sometimes You’re Right What About It: “This song was written about how impossible it can be to escape our own [ … ]