When Holly Palmer‘s self-titled debut arrived in 1996, I was pleasantly surprised at both her artistic style and unique sound. This was a record that set itself apart from the flux of Alanis-esque records that seemed to be ever-flowing during that year. Blending soft, soulful ballads with more jaunty numbers, Holly crafted a collection that was both refreshing and long overdue. Read more »
Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn‘s voice is soft and pleasant, and at times, can sound as if she’s channeling Juliana Hatfield. But it’s Mirah’s unconventional lo-fi sound and incredible lyric writing that hold her music’s distinguishable mark. Read more »
Citing musical influences that range from Ani DiFranco to PJ Harvey, singer/songwriter/actress/model Angie Mattson creates a swirling blend of music, brimming with brilliance and performed with confidence. Read more »
Our picks for the 10 best albums of 2010. Read more »
Whether you’re prepared for the hustle and bustle or not, the holidays are quickly approaching and thankfully, there’s some wonderful music to ease the stress that this time of the year seems to create for some. Read more »
Heather Nova has released a new song from her upcoming album, 300 Days at Sea, due to be released toward the end of May. Read more »
Nashville-based songwriter Brooke Waggoner has made her song, ‘Baby Shake-Em,’ available as a free download for Valentine’s Day via her official Bandcamp page. Read more »
Mischievous Moon, Barber’s third full-length album due for release next month, is perhaps her most purposeful jazz effort to date. Read more »
This album carries a darker, more gut-wrenching and hopeless look at the pangs of love and its ultimate dissolution. Read more »
Lovely and affecting with a strong and unique infusion of deep-rooted folk and classic country, Rattle The Windows is a beautiful testament to the sheer talent that Cadiz possesses for songwriting. Read more »
Proudly recorded without any computer over-processing , Messy Snarls sounds close to what Chew Heart must sound like live. In fact, it’s quite remarkable that the band consists of only two people because at many times, their sound carries the weight of bands twice their number. Read more »
With subtle and consciously understated production, Bullard’s songs possess an ‘off the cuff’ quality in their delivery, many of them sounding as if they were just mere streams of thought seconds before they were recorded. Read more »
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