“This is one of my all-time favorite Christian hymns and I had wanted to record it for a long time. I love how it expresses gratitude to God, the greatest of all, and sings to His praise. I wanted to do this with just my piano… and make it more intimate. I feel these words …
Month: June 2022
“I feel like music-wise, Florida is one of the most non-slept on, slept on areas in the U.S. I say non-slept on, slept on, because everybody knows a lot of Florida music, but they may not realize that it’s Florida music that they’re listening to, or may know but I don’t feel like it’s acknowledged …
Today, Caroline Romano returns with her 3-track ‘Hollister’ EP, a re-release of her single “Hollister,” from her debut album, Oddities and Prodigies, alongside two new renditions of the track. With the ‘Hollister’ EP, Caroline is able to showcase the versatility of the single. “Hollister – Nightcore Version” amps up the pop-punk energy of the track, while the slowed down …
Casey Møøn is a genre-defying multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and half of the production duo Zookids. Having handled production for Young Thug, Gunna, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, written for independent artists in the indie-pop world, and played in a slough of rock bands over the years, his style has absorbed an eclectic array of influences. …
A tip from the great Mark Erickson brought this 1969 classic back. Wikipedia describes this band’s early work thusly, “Wasa Wasa retained a heavily blues influenced sound that was hard-driven and propelled by Edgar Broughton’s gritty vocal style, which was similar to that of Captain Beefheart and Howlin’ Wolf.” http://www.edgarbroughton.com/ Complete List Of Edgar Broughton Band Albums And Discography …
Leandro Da Silva puts Universal Music on fire with PRAY, his latest single feat. Reigns! Lead by her fierce vocal and a fat groove that creates a superb atmosphere, this record will instantly put a smile on your face!
Nao, a soul singer born in Japan and who honed her skills in New York, has released an acoustic version of her recently released single, ‘Tokyo 2020’, her first release since the COVID pandemic began. With her vocals featuring prominently and accompanied by the echoes of the Wurlitzer, the song fully expresses the soulful spirit …
After wooing the R&B world with his emphatic debut effort Platinum Fire, Arin Ray looks to shake the genre again with his sophomore album Hello Poison. The 15-track celebration thrives in its decadence: live instrumentation, woozy wordplay, and buttery vocals from Arin. The album features both of the breakout talent’s acclaimed recent singles, the D-Smoke collaboration “The …
African Shockwave Volume One consists of a dynamic mix of South African music ranging from Funk, Ragga and Hip Hop. Artists such as the Godessa’s one third EJ von Lyrik, SAMA winner Claire Phillips and multi talented Teba Shumba are just a few names featured. Azuhl is a DJ, producer, and artist of rap, hip …
This will be a great show. Just listen to the live KEXP session below and you’ll hear how fantastic Warren Dunes are, and also follow these links for Mr. Vales Math Class and Luke Messimer, who are two excellent Portland acts. The Fixin’ To is up in the St. John’s neighborhood of Pdx. Here’s a …
Independent recording artist Brittany Bexton recently released the official music video for her single “Believe Again.” Co-written with Erica Sunshine Lee, the emotional ballad is Brittany’s autobiographical journey through her many obstacles. With heartfelt lyrics like how can you trust when your life is shattered, how can you stand when you’re on your knees, “Believe Again” delivers …
At the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Sarah Mae Chilton went out to Tucson, Arizona where her dad had recently moved. She stayed in The Grand Canyon State for six months, recording music that was inspired by the Wild Wild West. “The Tucson record was truly a miracle album,” Sarah Mae explains. “When Covid first hit, …
Spirit Mother is an American, heavy, psychoactive, rock formation. The Obelisk describes their sound as “languid grunge blasted into outer space in the desert night.” Originally from Long Beach, CA, the band now jams, writes songs, and zealously guards their privacy on an isolated ranch house in the high-desert militia country of Eastern Oregon. Spirit …
David Poe’s exuberant new single “Post” is out now on ECR Music Group. “Post” is a light-hearted, 1960s-tinged breakup song for the modern era––one in which your ex is falling in love again and celebrating it in posts on social media. “I’m happy for you,” Poe sings to his ex about her new love interest, “but I wish …
Photo Credit: Dana Halferty Portland’s Jessica Boudreaux — known as the creative force behind indie-punk band Summer Cannibals (Tiny Engines, Kill Rock Stars) — will release her brand new I Think My Heart Loves to Break EP on June 24. A stronghold of the indie music community, Jessica is a music & film producer, built her own Pet Club recording studio and record …
Sacramento-based song-creator/educator/teddybearophile, Caregiver is touring through Oregon/Washington this month in an effort to open our minds to her limitless potential. Her debut album Bathing in Yesterday’s Fires is out on June 17 and you should start streaming it immediately upon the arrival of that auspicious date. Here she be: June 20 Chehalis, WA – McFlier’sJune 21 …
Today, Brooklyn singer/songwriter Nia Sultana releases her soul-baring debut EP Bigger Dreams via Interscope Records. The project is supported by the single, “Proven,” which features Rick Ross and boasts a comforting, hypnotic music video. The EP also includes otherworldly singles such as “In The Morning” and “Ambience,” which have helped show the many sides of Sultana to her already devoted fanbase. “Proven” is a relatable tale about unstable …
Awesome Canadian singer-songwriter Zach Kleisinger will be on tour in the US in June, with a show at The White Eagle Saloon in Portland on June 8th as part of the Local Roots NW Showcase. A little bit about Zach… he recently released Their Symposium through German-based record label, DevilDuck Records. The LP has seen acclaim in Canada, …
Lecade is from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His latest single, “When I’m Gone,” has already amassed over 100,000 streams in the first week of its release. The new song is powerful and catchy with an edgy pop undertone that makes it stand out from the crowd. It is a very relatable song about the feelings that go …