Orson’s Well was formed in 2000 by a group of actors at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, bringing together an eclectic combination of classic rock, blues, and vocal harmonies mixed with a modern style. Sponsored by Jagermeister, Orson’s Well developed a…
mae krell’s new single, “snow,” is the kind of song that shows pop music at its best. With gently swelling vocals and a muted beat, krell’s intensely personal lyrics shine at the fore. Continuing on the theme from their last…
Hey, everyone! Hope your week has been as good as mine! Within 6 days of getting engaged to the best girlfriend ever, I found out I got into social work school! So I guess we’ll just have to see how…
Let me catch you up on Kristopher James. Big voice. HUGE voice. Unassuming person. The perfect guy for a stadium show, Kris could easily lead a country soul revival single-handedly. I’ve been in love with his voice since pretty much…
Don’t get your hopes up, but don’t give up either. On “Back Here on This Throne,” Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts are the kings of ambivalence. The song has a decidedly aloof feel, thanks to its muted, swinging beat…
Leon Majcen’s new single “World Gone By” is the singer songwriter’s tribute to the late John Prine, and was released on the one-year anniversary of Prine’s passing (April 7). You can hear Prine’s influence front-and-center in both the production and…
Mike Vermeil’s single “Bear Trap” is nothing short of a delight. The song cheekily refers to that awkward stage of the breakup where you look at each other and think, “Well…maybe we should give it one more shot.” Complete with…
Hey, y’all. I missed this by a few days but, well…had a few things keeping me busy! First of all, if you don’t read every single word of my blog or social media, I am now bethrothed! Actually, Rosa and…