School of X is the moniker of Copenhagen-based artist Rasmus Littauer. On this great song, Littauer is joined by Mikkel Baltser Dørig, Mads Nørgaard, and Simon Littauer. I love the way the instrumentation backs up Littauer’s vocals. The real surprise … Continue Reading
Soccer Mommy – “rom com 2004” Soccer Mommy has released a new single and video. As usual, what seems at first a simple alt indie sounding song, goes south (in a good way) very quickly. The music stops … Continue Reading
Angel Olsen – “Gloria” – Aisles Angel Olsen has the greatest voice, and in Laura Branigan’s 80s hit, “Gloria”, she demonstrates that voice. She actually makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up, especially when she hits the … Continue Reading
Alanis Morissette – “Rest” – Rest Yes, Alanis Morissette is back with another great song, a song she wrote for #MentalHealthAction Day… “I’m sharing a song entitled “Rest” written specifically about those of us who struggle with depression and anxiety, isolation, … Continue Reading
Jose Gonzalez – “Head On” – Local Valley Jose Gonzalez, that enigmatic singer/songwriter from Sweden, is back with a new album after many years, and it is so beautiful in that laid-back Gonzalez way. The guitar is quietly understated yet intricate, … Continue Reading
Paula Cole – “Wayfaring Stranger” – American Quilt Paula Cole is back with a vengeance. This time, she has decided to sing American standards, which serve as perfect songs for her perfect instrument, her voice. “Wayfaring Stranger” (traditional) is produced and … Continue Reading
Liz Phair – “Spanish Doors” – Soberish Liz Phair has done it again. In her new song, “Spanish Doors”, Phair is again facing that impossible choice of leaving behind a love that was more toxic than helpful and recognizing that … Continue Reading
Soccer Mommy – “Kissing In The Rain” (Dark Nights: Death Metal Soundtrack) Soccer Mommy is back, and the new song kicks. As usual, Soccer Mommy’s are mixed into the background, which is perfect for her songs, the guitar is nicely … Continue Reading
Jax Anderson – “Can’t Get Me High”(feat. PVRIS) Coming from Detroit, Jax Anderson is bringing her uncompromising persona to this summer like a tsunami. Anderson performed under the name Flint Anderson, but decided to start performing under her own name. … Continue Reading
PJ Harvey – “Dear Darkness” – White Chalk – Demos PJ Harvey has spent the pandemic releasing the Demos of her past albums, all of them being an absolute miracle and stunning insight to her fertile imagination. This month is the … Continue Reading
Clairo – “Blouse” – Sling Clairo has this absolutely beautiful voice, backing vocals care of Lorde , with these gorgeous violin and cello parts accenting the rhythm guitar. This a lovely piece of music, relaxing and intense at the same time. … Continue Reading
Juliana Hatfield “Mouthful of Blood” Blood It’s seems amazing, but Juliana Hatfield is still one of the top song writers in the business, and she doesn’t seem to have aged a bit. Her name song, “Mouthful of Blood”, has … Continue Reading
José González “What Will” (with The Brite Lites) José González & The Brite Lites At Svenska Grammofonstudion He’s back, and he’s better than ever. There is no one who sounds like Sweden’s José González. One, he picks a guitar so quickly … Continue Reading
Korey Dane “Half Asleep” What a great song. I have no idea how I missed this singer/songwriter. He is tremendous. I’ve been listening to his music all evening, and he never fails to amaze me. Listen and you’ll agree. Sounding … Continue Reading
Van Williams “Never Had Enough Of You” Countries What a joyful, fun video to totally match a joyful, fun song. Listening to Van Williams just makes you super happy. He obviously has a lot of fun, and he wouldn’t care … Continue Reading
Sufjan Stevens “Tonya Harding (in D Major)” What a beautiful song, from an amazing singer/songwriter, to the most misunderstood woman in Olympic history. Without sugarcoating anything, Stevens brings the story of Harding to life beautifully. Only Stevens can do this. … Continue Reading
Sam Hollis “Looms Over You” Coming from Birmingham, England, Sam Hollis has one of the freshest and most honest voices around. I love in “Loom Over You”, he says, I’m Selfish. It’s so nice to hear the truth sung to … Continue Reading
Phoebe Bridgers “Would You Rather” Stranger In The Alps There is something so honest, so refreshing about Phoebe Bridgers. Her voice is plaintive and direct, and her writing is so different. She can be any character that she wants to … Continue Reading
Newspoke “Judas Tree” Faces I love the fact that Newspoke is an anonymous artist from New York. It really gives “Judas Tree” this underground feeling like a lurking revolutionary living in the shadows, and his music reflects this. Sounding like … Continue Reading
Hallam London “Walking To Alpha Centauri” The Sheffield Album Demos After a bit of a break, Hallam London and Ian Badcoe have combined their talents and produced a truly stunningly beautiful album. With London handling the music and Badcoe the … Continue Reading