Nick Waterhouse: “Some Place”
Apparently, we just can't get over the '60s. It seems as if everywhere we go nowadays the piercing gaze of Don Draper, the inexplicable sex appeal of skinny ties, and an eerily reminiscent women's rights moveme...
Blessed Feathers: “Stinging Nettle, Honeysuckle”
Upon first listen of "Stinging Nettle, Honeysuckle," I couldn't help but be struck by a certain lurking nostalgia for the Appalachian ballads I grew up listening to in the heart of Virginia. Geographically and ...
Nneka: “My Home”
Upon hearing the piano introduction on Nneka's recently released "My Home," you may find yourself unsure of exactly where the song is going. A few more seconds, however, brings in a completely new feel from the...
La Sera
“Break My Heart”
Reminiscent of music made in garage bands throughout the '90s, "Break My Heart" by La Sera — the new project from Katy Goodman (Vivian Girls, All Saints Day) — comes off as a break-up song that, while not exact...
Now, Now
“School Friends”
If there were to be a theme song for modern unrequited love, "School Friends" from Now, Now would be a major contender. Simple, straightforward, and matter of fact, "School Friends" spends roughly three minutes...
Bowerbirds
“In the Yard”
I know what will be playing in my car on my next drive back to my native Virginia — for "In the Yard," one of the first released songs off of Bowerbirds' new album, carries with it the bittersweet relief of ret...
First Aid Kit
“The Lion’s Roar”
Don't worry y'all, you didn't actually just step into a time machine — you're just listening to the Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit, whose molasses vocals and crooning style are so reminiscent of '70s artists ...
Band of Skulls
“Sweet Sour”
"Sweet Sour," the title track from Band of Skulls' new album, is a piece reflective of the band's raw and distinctive style. The influence from the band's home of Southampton is undeniable, as the album makes a...
Lost Lander
“Cold Feet”
Though a project so newborn it could be in a maternity ward, Oregon-based Lost Lander delivers their first album DRRT with the experience and sureness of a veteran collaboration. In all seriousness, these guys ...