“”On the surface, “Break” is about a relationship, but in a broader sense, it’s about not being afraid of change and the possible consequences that can come from it. We had a lot of fun working with Alex Newport, and I think that comes through in the recording and the rest of the album.” – Drew Thomson Drew Thomson, the Single Mothers frontman, is out … Continue reading The Drew Thomson Foundation Drops Fun Indie Rock Song “Break”
“The song is about the anxiety and anticipation leading up to leaving a situation that I had been in for a long time, but knew wasn’t right for me. And the liberation and growth that comes in like a wave afterwards. In all honesty, I wrote this track after seeing how happy my dog was leaving the vet after a painful exam. It was very … Continue reading Producer/Artist, Speck City Drops Experimental EP “Delight St.”
Inspired by the likes of Talking Heads, Ought, The Fall, Devo and Preoccupations, UK-based band Youth Sector, are the latest craze for indie music lovers. Their dark-politically-themed single “Run” is a great snap shot of their unique sound that features a heavy bass guitar, and fun-sounding synthesizers. Sounding a bit like early punk rock and 1980’s pop music, Youth Sector has hit the nail on … Continue reading Youth Sector Releases Politically Inspired Banger “Run”
Abhi The Nomad is a 24 year old singer-songwriter and rapper. This talented artist successfully and cleverly combines many different genres of music into one track to create something truly magical and unique. On Abhi The Nomand’s new track “Marbled (Acoustic)” you will hear inspiration from jazz through the guitar playing, and you will also hear pop and hip hop in the vocal delivery and … Continue reading Artist to Watch: Abhi The Nomad, Recently Played SXSW and Released “Marbled (Acoustic)”
“I left my mother feelin’ sick in a bedroom My daddy told me, “Son, you best grow up” I told my friends, they could find me on the internet ‘Cause somehow this place just ain’t enough Collect call from a brother in the lock up He said he paid his dues but could I pay them too My best friend is stealin’ money from my … Continue reading American Authors New Record “Seasons” features Bittersweet Song “Neighborhood” about Moving Up and On
Chedda Cheese is out with an island style rap track called “Minor Accomplishments” featuring Keston. The Canadian rapper quickly spits over a feel good track about the little things that make his life worth it. The chorus of the song is extremely catchy featuring the singer Keston who brings a Caribbean feel to the track to further spice things up. The two make an excellent … Continue reading RTP’s Fresh Tracks to Dig Into | March 2019
JP Ruggieri combines gorgeous bluegrass guitars with a soulful vocal on his song “Bumble Bee.” The song serves as a beautiful taste of his recently released record “Waiting on You.” The song is a bluesy love song fit for a road trip. JP Ruggieri speaks about riding on a train and holding his lover close. The song features incredibly played guitars that really capture the … Continue reading Meet Singer-songwriter JP Ruggieri with Stand Out Bluesy Track “Bumble Bee”
Åskväder is a rock band based in Sweden with an electrifying sound. This power trio features Jon Solheim on the drums and singing, Staffan Persson on the bass, and Martin Olsson playing guitar and singing as well. Currently the band has released three songs on Spotify. One of those songs is “Transparent Lies” that starts out with quick paced drumming that sounds a bit punk … Continue reading Review: “Transparent Lies” by Åskväder
“When Lauren hits record she’ll put the kind of noise out The queer kids with cute haircuts wanna tell their moms about Quiet kind of people do the most important shouting And Lauren I’ll yell with you past a shadow of a doubt but…” Rosie Tucker is out with a track called “Lauren” that is definitely bringing in the indie rock vibes. The Los Angeles-based … Continue reading Rosie Tucker Sings Beautifully about Missing “Lauren”
“I wrote most of this song while waiting to go on stage for a writers’ night in Nashville, feeling full of existential angst. I was nervous as hell, I kept getting up in the hallway and pacing, and I started thinking, ‘What the hell is wrong with me that I want to do something dumb like go and be a musician?’ That’s not really what … Continue reading Trevor Stott Drops Song Fueled by Existential Angst, “Halfway in the Night”
