You’ll hear more about Travis Crowley’s The Trouble Kid Tape when it drops on Friday, but I’m excited to give you a sneak peak today! Crowley’s lyrics are tinged with a bitter humor that hits home with Crowley’s sincerity. Think…
Harrison Rimmer’s gruff voice and pop delivery make for an intriguing combination. His newest single, “I Am on Fire” shows him to be an urgent songwriter who captures the frustration and exhilaration of writing a song. Not shabby for a…
Austin, TX duo Fairbanks & the Lonesome Light (nee Erik Flores and Amelia Rose Logan) have cooked up a real zinger with Nothing to Escape. Originally hailing from Austin, the pair reunited in LA and found kindred spirits in both…
McDougall is a powerhouse but I love him with a band. “Stop This Train,” a plaintive song that most would treat as the “quiet” interlude in an album, retains a quiet dignity as it gathers momentum amidst gang vocals, an…
Alaska-based Laura Oden has previewed her upcoming album with “Try Not to Cry.” Oden’s remarkable vocal performance makes this song, an attempt to grapple with a crushing loss, an arresting experience. Oden brushes against the confines of folk music and…