“I was 18 when I began combat duty and woke up every day thinking that I was going to die for a political cause that I didn’t fully understand and still don’t.” – John Mitchell Continue reading The Major Seconds Release Emotionally Charged Debut Single “Angelo”
Mike Powell possesses the rare ability to tell a story through his songs. Continue reading Artist of the Day: Mike Powell Tells Stories through Songs on “Shelter Without Walls”
The march for equal rights has been going on forever and Madeleine Roger sings about wanting to see a real shift during her lifetime. Continue reading Madeleine Roger has a Powerful Voice in the Fight for Gender Equality
Darryl Rahn sings sweetly and emotionally over a softly picked acoustic guitar on “Reason to Run.” Continue reading Darryl Rahn Showcases Heartfelt Folk Songwriting on “Making Strangers”
Okay Embrace’s ‘Drought (Song of California)’ is patient, well-composed indie rock with a potent, pointed message. This “is the new project of Los Angeles-based songwriter and guitarist David Schaefer,” who “has been a part of the DIY music scene in Los Angeles since his early teens,” he says, “collaborating with other artists such as Phoebe Bridgers and Girlpool and previously releasing music under the name French Negative.” Continue reading Okay Embrace’s ‘Drought’ Is Strong, Meaningful Indie Rock From a Talented Composer
“UKE-HUNT is ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES vocalist Spike Slawson’s latest cover band extravaganza.” Continue reading On Our Radar: Dot’s Sunday Hoedown (Americana/Folk Showcase) in the East Bay on Sunday!
“Lullaby” by St. Pete Holland comes across as exactly that…a lullaby that will rock you to sleep while tugging on your heartstrings. The track features a softly picked acoustic guitar that feels extremely warm and filling. On top of the well-played guitar is St. Pete Hollands gorgeous vocal that soothes the soul. Every lyric is jam-packed with emotion making the song extremely significant in conveying … Continue reading Artist of the Day: St. Pete Holland with a “Lullaby” of Perfection
Folky, somewhere between country and blues, “Ymir, BC” is an exciting and rich-sounding new song from Craig Cardiff. With over 20 years of experience with his music career, Ontario-based Cardiff has a unique voice that has been accurately described as “warm, scratched, sad, and sleepy.” “Ymir, BC” is so peaceful, especially with that signature voice, that it could easily be a lullaby. It begins with … Continue reading “Ymir, BC” by Craig Cardiff is a Folky Lullaby
Philippe Bronchtein has brought his gorgeous bluesy voice across the country driving and playing music for over a decade. He wrote the acoustic ballad “Me and the Moon” while touring, because sometimes that’s the only friend an artist has throughout their long journey of living the ultimate artists dream, being a touring musician. “I keep telling myself…this is the life.” – Philippe Bronchtein Bronchtein had … Continue reading Philippe Bronchtein’s “Me and the Moon” Gives Insight to the Lonely Side of Being a Touring Artist
You probably heard Dylan Hartigan’s soothing voice on Team Kelly Clarkson from Season 14 of NBC’s The Voice where he was a finalist. Dylan has now released his second single of 2018 with his esteemed bluesy-pop band The Dylan Hartigan Project. The band features Nick Romitelli playing a soaring lead guitar, Dan Toppo adding a bluesy feel on the slide guitar, Gabe Scholis-Fernandez playing skillfully … Continue reading The Dylan Hartigan Project Releases 2nd Single of Year “Happy Ever After”
