Though it may not be the type of music that everyone puts at the top of their go-to playlist, it is hard to believe that classical music doesn’t instigate a connection with every listener. Whether that association be sadness, contentment, anger or euphoria, the emotive qualities of classical music are inevitable – whatever the preferred genre. …
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Behold the latest from California wildflower Francesca Brown whose weepy folk vibes have been championed by American Songwriter and Nic Harcourt. Brown served in Hollywood, slingin’ food and drink for many years, imbuing her countrified tracks with a thick-skinned charm that conjures up that classic Loretta Lynn & Dolly Parton working girl twang. “Hashslingin’ Blues” soundcloud / spotify
The lead singer of Howlin’ Circus decided to Brexit himself out of London and set up shop in Canada. Run The Wrong Way is a pounding, heart-filled anthem that challenges the listener to go against the grain and to not go gently. Howlin’ Circus put passion and vulnerability at the heart of their rock and …
“I’m lucky this holiday season to have a lot of positivity in my life,” says Dan Pawlovich of Mosey and Panic! At The Disco and the author of this new holiday tune brought before you today, “And yet, the world around us feels tumultuous, and it’s not always easy to stay positive. I remember times …
I am surprised The Italians of America have no St Paddy’s Day or Cinco De Mayo, or even Puerto Rican Day parade where they, and we, and Corporate sponsors can celebrate Italian Culture and obscure rationales for Independence Day on a convenient day to get sauced like a BOSS. Maybe it’s for the best. Even …
The type of Republicans that compare Trump to Jesus, think Jesus was blond. They would deport the real Jesus because for being a brown socialist dude with no green card. Jesus is their worst nightmare. He has a gang as big as a jury of his peers and some of them have knives. They are …
Eva Walker and Cedric David are continually perpetually effectively and selectively killing this music game in an era where that ain’t easy. She got a lane. Watch Eva run. Support her with your eyes, your likes, and for God’s sake give the girl some dollars. You can’t eat reposts and likes. – Musician and writer Davin Michael Stedman …
“I Don’t Wanna Lose You” is a song about losing whatever is dear to the heart. The artist himself has his story but for the listener it could be another. This song is about how life’s challenges make us stronger and clear the path for a meaningful life with a purpose brought into focus …
A dispatch from Frederick the Younger: “When I sing “Something Real” it feels like a weight has been lifted. It feels like a cathartic release every time. I’ve spent my whole life feeling unfulfilled, like I should be doing something more. Desiring the next big thing. This song is about the inward search for freedom. …
The best Christmas album? Gotta be Lou Rawls. Dig the production and the real players on this particular tune which has become an EPB annual tradition.
Vice: Nancy Pelosi Just Made a Major Impeachment Power Play Nancy is cunning. Some of my friends bought her game pretending she wasn’t going to impeach Trump. She was behind closed doors telling fools she wouldn’t move until their chess board was in order. And she’s doing it again with Moscow Mitch. Politics is the …
Rodrigo Leao may not be a name you are familiar with but in his native Portugal he is one of the giants of the music scene. His latest project is set to change that, with the first release from his new album introducing an artist who is both innovative, daring and spiritual. A Bailarina demonstrates not only Rodrigo’s …
KENZIE DROPS NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “MOTIVES” SINGLE AVAILABLE TODAY THROUGH ALL STEAMING AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS; GET THE TRACK HERE VIDEO AVAILABLE VIA YOUTUBE; SEE THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE “MOTIVES” is an energetic pop track about female empowerment and strength, which are further exemplified in the music video’s direction by Wojcik and choreography …
“Life is cruel, let’s be friends…” That’s the theory that Sy Somebody (aka Casey Meehan) brings to his debut album of the same name, and isn’t a bad motto to live by. The album is a killer release that focuses on the chaos of the human experience while still being relatable, easy listening. Here’s Zookeeper, …
Step away from the Holiday craziness for 3 minutes with “Gypsy Christmas,” relax and recharge!
Behold the recent album from French shoegazers Dead Horse One. Called The West is the Best, this album marks the second time Mark Gardener of RIDE has mixed one of their releases. THe album was produced by John Loring (Fleeting Joys). It’s perfect for fans of RIDE, Nothing, or Brian Jonestown Massacre. Dead Horse One …
Iggy Azalea and Alice Chater team-up for the incredible new single and music video, titled “Lola”. Many will recognize the melody dat’s been spicin’ up this banga hee, as it’s “Mambo Italiano,” originally sung by George Clooney’s aunt, Rosemary Clooney, and we all know what happened to her. This release follows Iggy Azalea’s official second …
[Both “Still Good” and “Nudes” have amazing vocals, caustic lyrics, survivor sarcasm, and both are way better than good. Check them out immediately.] “Still Good” is a song about self-preservation and the things we tell ourselves in order to move past difficulty and sadness” says Tyra Jutai. “It’s about trying to hurt someone worse than …
Ok, so here’s the DL on the gorgeous new ØZWALD album which is out now: The “O” in their name has a line through it. The second letter is a “Z.” That’s right, “ØZ” as in “Wizard of…” Their ineffable brand of warm, glowing, high-desert folk-rock eschews the mainstream grungepop of their previous work way …
Just got the latest from Dan at Cae Gwyn Records. He’s back in PR mode and wants you to hear a track from the coming Derrero Album, due out in March 2020, available to pre-order now. This is the band’s first release in 20 years. Earlier releases saw them support the likes of Grandaddy, Gorky’s …
Relationships seem to be a series of actions and reactions… some good, some great, some a series of unfortunate misunderstandings – like an episode of Three’s Company, with tears. This song has long reminded me of a period of our marriage in which Andrea was suffering some medical issues and deepening depression that I did …
[Ed. Note – Steve Stav’s wife and fellow journalist, Andrea Miller, died in October 2016 after breast cancer had reached her brain — ending a six-and-a-half year battle. In every way, Andrea was his Myrna Loy, his Elaine May, his Keely Smith. The sort of woman who graciously and cleverly made him think that he …
KAYE, the musical moniker of Charlene Kaye, spent her childhood all over the globe—living in Hawaii, Singapore, Hong Kong, Arizona and Michigan all before she turned 18. Her eclectic musical DNA was colored by her parent’s old soul records and 90s grunge radio. For the past five years Kaye served as lead vocalist for indie …
[This is intense and beautiful, give it a listen.] On December 13th, Danish singer-songwriter nikolaj grandjean releases the first title track from his upcoming EP, “Seven Wild Horses“ (release: 7th of February from Embassy of Music). “Seven Wild Horses“ is the artist’s latest musical offering since his second studio album Together, released in 2014. “Seven …
You’ve got to listen to “All My Happiness is Gone” as soon as you damn well can. It’s the best mating of bouncy, propulsive melody with tragic lyrics since the Smiths disbanded. From David Berman, the front man of Silver Jews, who killed himself this year, it’s got lyrics that resonate perhaps too well for …
Behold a new vid from avant rock goddess Katie Burden… this gal always delivers weirdly exotic and wholly original work. She’s gotta stellar track record when it comes to her videos, with coverage in Nylon, Noisey, Flaunt, and a brand new premiere on American Songwriter. “Edge of Sleep”: YouTube / Spotify / This is the title-track from …
Reggae Fusion artist JAHBOY released his latest music video “Karma of the Butterfly Effect” with visual support from “The Disappearing World Project” and “Human Impact Foundation” on 10 December (World Humans Right Day). The music video is a beautiful and challenging climate change youth protest song, that gives mother nature a human voice and rights, with a vivid …