Darlin’ Brando Channels Petty on “Don’t Make Me Move (Again)”
A stark departure from Darlin’ Brando’s traditional country sound, “Don’t Make Me Move (Again)” channels the smog-covered lights and power pop history of Brando’s new digs in Los Angeles. The song has a driving beat and desperate, vocals-forward sound: lovers…
The Early Mays Capture Natural Beauty in “On a Dying Day”
Pittsburgh-based duo The Early Mays will release their forthcoming EP, Prettiest Blue, on July 1, 2022. Composed of artists Emily Pinkerton and Ellen Gozion, the pair sing Appalachian-inspired songs over a lush accompaniment of fiddle, banjo, guitar, and harmonium. Somewhere…
Martin Ruby Pays Tribute to a Mysterious Life on “Rusted Trucks and Daisies”
Martin Ruby is an alt. folk band led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Marco North. Born in Brooklyn, he has been living in Moscow, Russia for the past 13 years. Laying his demons bare, North pulls on characters like a series…
Queer Crooner River Westin Revives the Past in “Old Love”
River Westin doesn’t have much about himself on the Internet, but that’s probably because he lets his music speak for itself. Steeped in the vulnerability and opulence of ’60s pop, the queer singer-songwriter croons tales of love and heartbreak that…
The Nation Mourns Discovers Himself in “Laura”
The Nation Mourns is the musical brain child of Irish songwriter Neil O’Shea. Growing up with a wide range of blues and rock influence, it was the haunting timbre of artists such as Tom Waits, Nick Drake, Jackson C Frank,…