Audren – Smile, people Smile
Good morning folks! I’ve been following Audren for a while now so when her new single “Smile, People Smile” showed up I clicked play right away. A few seconds in. I already knew this one was going to stick. The…
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Magdi Aboul-Kheir – Slow Heat
Magdi Aboul-Kheir’s new album “Slow Heat” runs for almost an hour (50min) and it’s the kind of record that calmly fills the room while you sit there letting it unfold. 10 instrumental pieces move at their own pace and the…
June The Destroyer – Hurry
I ended up playing this amazing album “Hurry” late at night with the lights low and my phone face down on the desk. It’s the right way to hear it. This album carries a lot of thoughts about living in…
Lana Karlay – Running Out of Time
I found “Running Out of Time” by Lana Karlay almost by accident. It popped up late at night while I was clicking through a few new releases. The kind of random listening session where you’re not expecting much. Then this…
Mitchell Broodley – Overtime Again
Mitchell Broodley’s new single “Overtime Again” grabbed me from the first few seconds. I hadn’t heard his music before, but in seconds, I felt drawn in by the way he delivers the story. Like it really matters to him. There’s…
BLUES CORNER – All that we are
BLUES CORNER just released their new album “All that we are” and I’ve been listening to it on repeat for the past few days. There’s something in the way Phil Roman and Seb Oroval play together that just clicks. It’s…
Sutlej – Let Me Out
I discovered Sutlej a few days ago while digging through new releases and I’m honestly glad I clicked on this one. Some bands try the grunge sound but smooth it out too much. That’s not the case here. Their new…
Michelle Galas – Keep The Feel In
I played this track “Keep The Feel In” by Michelle Galas this morning and I ended up dancing with a mug in my hand. That’s the mood. The beat kicks in fast and doesn’t waste time. It’s built for movement.…
Ivelisse del Carmen – Illusion
When “Illusion” started playing, I was actually halfway through answering emails. Lights low and window cracked open just enough to let the cool air in. I stopped. Not in a dramatic way. I just leaned back in my chair and…
Debbie M – Hold On To
Debbie M just landed on my radar with a new single called “Hold On To”. It’s a soft and emotional pop song that will get you stuck on constant repeat. The song opens with calm piano and her voice right…
Emma Forgette – The Text I Never Sent
Emma Forgette’s new single “The Text I Never Sent” caught me off guard in the calmest way. It starts gently. like she’s sitting in the room telling you something she’s been holding in for a long time. Her voice is…
The Trusted – Spin
I first heard “Spin” by The Trusted while half-distracted and it snapped me back pretty fast. The opening guitar has that bright and slightly scratchy sound that is like it’s bouncing off the walls. Before I knew it, I’d stopped…
French Dogs – Tucker’s Having a Baby
Good morning! I put this on while making coffee and ended up abandoning the kitchen halfway through because I couldn’t stop moving. French Dogs have that kind of pop-rock energy that sneaks up on you. one minute you’re nodding along,…
Will Sims – I Gave It All For You
No slow build and no easing in. “I Gave It All For You” kicks the door open with thick guitars and sharp drums and you’re in it right away. That immediate hit sets the tone for what Will Sims is…
Valiancy – Voices
I put on “Voices” with headphones on, volume a little higher than usual, and just let it run without touching my phone. That felt like the right way to hear it. Valiancy comes in with a clear direction and you…
Mortal Prophets – Hide Inside The Moon
Mortal Prophets take their time on “Hide Inside The Moon” and I’m glad they do. 16 tracks, about 43 minutes, and somehow it felt like one long steady ride instead of a playlist stitched together. I played it this morning…
Night Wolf + Lois Powell – Death of the Wolf
Night Wolf just landed on my radar with his latest release “Death of the Wolf” and it didn’t take long to see why his name keeps moving through different corners of the scene. The track features Lois Powell on vocals…
Mark Vennis & Different Place – Goodbye To All That
Some albums show up right when you didn’t know you needed them and “Goodbye To All That” felt like one of those moments for me. I’d heard the name Mark Vennis & Different Place before, but this record landed at…
Trace Co. – Burn the Ships
Trace Co.’s new single “Burn the Ships” carries a message and clear sense of purpose from start to finish. The song builds around the idea of leaving the past behind and moving forward with full commitment and that message comes…
DownTown Mystic – Hard Enough (Remix) (Feat. Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent)
DownTown Mystic, the project led by writer and producer Robert Allen opens this year with “Hard Enough (Remix)” a release that leans into the roots of classic rock and rock and roll while still sounding fresh for today’s playlists. The…