by Chris Miller | Mar 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
The first thirty seconds of Koala Harbor’s debut single off upcoming album Those Who Are Lost Must Wander IMMEDIATELY evokes the more creative MIDI tones of my favorite video game system, THE Sega Genesis (specifically the more dreamlike tracks of Sonic 2 and...
by Nick Sessanna | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
There’s something down-home and familiar about the newest single from Joe McGuire… Now that we think of it, “Build A House” is surprisingly twangy considering the musician proudly calls Chicago his home. You can expect a chiming acoustic...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
It takes a lot (an admitted weak spot) for us to latch onto a slow burner, but Eliza Edens’ latest single, “Westlawn Cemetery” is just that good. Using a unique tuning she borrowed from a Nick Drake song, Edens ponders the intricacies of mortality...
by Nick Sessanna | Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Bergen, Norway-based indie rocker Bo Milli caught our ears with this not-so-lighthearted jam. The upbeat instrumentals belie the ennui that powers the song lyrically – see the line about those ever-pervasive Strokes hits that seem to have powered the rest of...
by Nick Sessanna | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
We’re loving the energy coming out of Blue Cove, especially on latest single, “Soothe.” The Chicago-based duo offer a modern take on 2000s emo/pop-punk – with plenty of spring-loaded guitar riffs and catchy, impassioned vocals, this would fit...
by Ryan Sciandra | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
The nearly minute long intro on “Bonds of Love” by GZ Grant has the perfect level of anticipation leading into the first verse. I was also relieved GZ Grant used the same chord progression on the guitar’s hook; for it was way too cool to act solely as an intro...
