If ever I've heard a record that crossed over elements of funk, psych-rock, classic rock, Americana, and soul, it would absolutely be the new record from Idiot Grins. It's called Golf Cart Life, and wastes very little time diving into the vintage-sounding soul-riddled, groove-oriented approach with the first track, "Hell No". The track features guitars using classic old-school wah-wah effect pedals, loads of organs just bringing this lushness to everything, and percussion tha

T Staggs just dropped an album that really thrives in terms of delivering massively soulful performances, pop, neo-soul, R&B, and more, just packed into this personality-riddled album. The vocal performance across this Southern Soul Era, Vol 2 record pulls you into the atmosphere it delivers. It is a robust atmosphere, and it beckons everything from classic soul to current R&B, which is why digging into this whole album at once is the only way to go. There are loads of amazin

An album release from Lonesome Cat recently dropped, and the record delves deep into a lot of personal attributes that let you feel like you're a part of the songs themselves, as they tell deep-knitted stories from that one-on-one perspective as songs unfold. I think this is a big part of why the record works so well. You automatically connect with it because the artist can articulate things lyrically in such a way that you can understand them, relate to them, and at times pa

A massive new single from Jessica Lovelock delivers a heavy-handed alternative rock backbone with thriving guitars creating a sonic wall of sound that feels like it's just crashing down over you, along with intense but Soulful vocal performances and enlightening progressions and melodies that grab me by surprise the first time around and really hit in such a beautiful way. One of my favorite aspects of "Unaware" is how it actually has so much heaviness to it, but is also incr

A new single by Matt DeAngelis has recently been released, and the song speaks volumes for the artist in his views of life and how we spend it. The single focus is a lot on aspects of our lives that we hold dear to us, but our materialistic at best. The song revolves around the fact that those material possessions are going to get left behind, so perhaps we should focus a little bit more on the people that are around us. The love that we have, the relationships that we share

If you are not yet familiar with The Exploding Whales, then let us be among the first to introduce you, as the band has recently released an album that breaches the boundaries of alternative rock, indie, and plenty of psychedelic and experimental attributes, along with a colorful but edgy approach that hits with an almost animated feel at times. This is a record that definitely knows how to jam. They bring on loads of pop sensibility and plenty of catchy rhythms, including th

Sun Raven returns with a new record that blends both of his most pertinent styles, bringing together elements of alternative and progressive rock, with hints of edgy overtone, gritty guitar work, and that heavy rock backbone, along with the smooth, cinematic, and vast tonalities that he brings to the table as well. As a fan of the artist, this is one of my favorite pieces he's released to date. This is because of that blend of the two big Styles he tends to a lot of the time.

PR: With tons of influences under his belt, Exishex is inspired by everything from 80’s synthpop to Hip Hop , EDM and more. ​ The new single displays some of that variety in one track and showcases how the artist can build a catchy but sonically robust song. ​ With a love for music at a very young age, Exishex has begun to build his solo project to his liking. ​ "Music has been a passion for me since I was a Child, I was the front man for a successful synth pop band in the ea

One of the most unique voices coming out of the UK music scene right now Brick Turpin’s sound is built on authenticity and truth. His music comes steeped in tradition both from the 60’s folk artists he draws influence from and from his chosen profession of bricklayer. The two bleed into each other so much that it would be impossible to separate them, especially given that the muse for Brick’s music is his tradesman lifestyle. Carrying the momentum form his debut single ‘White

A wildly eclectic new record from Tracy Bryant just dropped, and this album certainly runs the gamut of pop influence in different approaches. You have everything from jazz to rock, and so much more, all rolled into one record, which is pretty impressive to say the least. You also get a good chunk of contemporary pop in there. This is something I really loved about it because as the album unfolds, you get pieces of the artist. He's not really afraid to hold back in certain so

If you're not too familiar with the sounds of Skip Danko B-Movie Road Club, then let this be a bit of an introduction, as the band just released a new record that brings together some of the best elements of alternative, heavy rock drive, with spacious feels and undertones, along with cinematic backbone, and the whole thing thrives with a raw sort of energy that leans towards even a desert rock kind of aesthetic. The record is called Trippin' On A Chinese Market, and wastes v

The engulfing trip hop and alternative pop sounds of Fake Mannequin have returned in the form of a full LP that breaks boundaries and gives you bouts of late 90s underground nostalgia, along with a cinematic backdrop and loads of attitude, swagger, and detail, as the songs give off incredible sets of moods and combine loads of textures, building immense soundscapes and brilliant vibes. Composed Reality is an album that is brimming with character, which is nothing new for the

Nordly return with a new single that does an amazing job of speaking volumes for how the duo can create a bit of a spacious atmosphere while still giving off this roots folk style feel and aesthetic, and it's done by layering emotion with warm tonality that feels honest, but distant at the same time. So, to pick that apart a little deeper, some of the distant elements come from the reverb effect on the guitars, especially one slide guitar that is sort of laced through the son

John Jenkins returns with a new single that feels like a classic country tune, with roots undertones and a sort of old western cinematic aesthetic to it, which all works amazingly with the sentiment of the song itself. The single tells a story of someone falling on hard times, looking back on their mistakes, feeling like they've lost their way, and it really hits home for a lot of us. "I'll trade my tomorrows for just one yesterday" serves as one of the most potent lines in t

The new release from The Stone Souls comes through with a heavy-handed message that speaks volumes for how people are reacting to today's political agendas and climates, and also focuses a little bit on those of us who feel left out of everything altogether. "Bucking Bronco (vs. The Secretary of War)" absolutely feels like an anti-war single, and it definitely digs deep, brings a lot of elements to light, and has a unique approach in terms of delivering that message with a ve

It's been quite some time since I've heard a record blend rock and pop genres as seamlessly as it's done on the new album from Damefurk, The Breath of the Spiral. Throughout the course of the record, you get swirling psychedelic guitars, reminiscent of everything from alternative pop to post-punk and plenty in between, along with elements of indie rock, twangy guitars, experimental overtones, electronic fluctuation, and inspiration, and the whole thing creates an immense atmo

Country music’s fast-rising voice, D’Lee, is making her boldest move yet with the release of her energetic new single, “I’D BET ON YOU,” arriving alongside her highly anticipated sophomore album, “FIFTY-FIVE.” Building momentum through national recognition and a growing presence on Texas Country Radio, D’Lee continues to establish herself as one of the genre’s most exciting emerging artists. Following recent buzz from influential national media platforms and a breakthrough ru

Emerging from the gritty streets of Thetford, Creepzz is an indie hip-hop artist on a mission. Featured in the Norwich Evening Times, BBC Look East, and BBC Radio 1Xtra, he is doing more than making music — he is building a movement. His sound draws comparisons to British hip-hop heavyweights such as K Koke, Benny Banks, and Potter Payper, while maintaining a voice that is unmistakably his own. Creepzz’s story is rooted in resilience and transformation. Raised on a council es

An awaited new album from The Dave Black Expression has finally dropped, and with it comes a series of songs that lean towards a contemporary pop approach and soundscape, while telling amazing stories, at times with brilliant detail, all riddled with personality and authenticity, along with warm instrumentation and tones that really invite you along for the ride. A lot of the record features flowing guitar tones and welcoming vocals, and songs like "On A Day Like This" serve

A massively experimental and diverse record from C. Arden Hinds delivers everything from attitude-riddled rock to ambient and spacious soundscapes, with plenty in between, bringing out vast undertones, gritty riffs, and lush pallets that portray a lot of different sides of the artist's songwriting approaches. One of my favorite things about the record is that it is so eclectic in general. It really showcases someone who doesn't hold anything back. He's writing music for the s