You might not be ready to move on from Taylor Swift yet, but if you are, here are five songs that I’m really enjoying on my summer playlist. Letting Go – Angie McMahon This song has been stuck in my head for days largely in part to its driving rhythm and meaningful lyrics. Somebody Told …
My Spotify Release Radar playlist has really been delivering the goods lately. Here are a few hits my ears have been enjoying lately. NoSo NoSo is an incredible guitarist who pairs their incredible fingerpicking prowess with powerful lyrics. I recommend “I Feel You” and I’m Embarrassed I Still Think of You” as starter kit songs …
I discovered Quinn Christopherson this weekend and have quickly become obsessed with his earnest lyrics and storytelling. And, I seldom “hear” lyrics unless I’m listening to Ani DiFranco or Of Monsters and Men. He performed a set with his friend and fellow musician, Nick Carpenter, at Tiny Desk a few years ago, and admitted he …
September for me is a hard month. I, like many others, have been affected by the waning hours of light, which is further amplified by social pandemic disconnect. In fact, 9/10 people I surveyed in a very scientific Instagram poll said they’ve been feeling the same. So! I’ve made a playlist of uptempo songs to …
I’ve been trolling the New Release Radar on Spotify lately and have discovered some new jams that I’ve been digging for the last few days. Find a handful of recommendations below! “I Need Some of That” – Weezer If I’m ever in the need for some feel-good jams, I throw on Weezer. Their latest song …
A lot of you enjoyed my music round-up last week, so I thought I’d add a few more new releases to the mix for your weekend enjoyment. Hope you enjoy these fresh finds! “All I Need” – Verzache This song has been on my running mix for the past week and gives the perfect, cheerful …
Ah, ’tis the season for watching the rain run down the glass, staring longingly into the fall leaves, laughing at the squirrels foraging for…OKAY JUST ME AND MY LIFE? Fine. But, you might also enjoy these emerging indie artists from Norway, Ireland, and Australia. So, drape yourself in your favourite flannel shirt and let’s dive …
I recently had the absolute joy of revisiting my childhood CD collection whilst doing a COVID clean-out, and – you know what – I am NOT mad with what I found. Looking beyond the Raffi years, there are some solid gems that could go up against the best machine-learning algorithms on Spotify or Apple Music. …
Rostam Batmanglij has been quietly making a name for himself as a killer producer and vocal contributor. Plus, he’s already performed on SNL seven times. While I dig a lot of his own music, he’s also worked on some of my favourite songs over the past few years, including collaborations with Maggie Rogers, HAIM, Francis …
I’ve always loved sharing the music I’ve been listening to. In high school, I would spend considerable time burning CDs for friends personalized with music I’d think they’d like. My first Facebook group (back when it was restricted to university-only persons) was “Kathryn’s Music Circle.” We’ve come aways, haven’t we? No? No. So, in the …