Chastity Brown Chases a Feeling of “Wonderment” (premiere)
Chastity Brown commands her soul-stirring, blues-driven new single “Wonderment”. It’s a cut from her upcoming album, Sing to the Walls.
Jonathan Frahm
Jonathan Frahm is a journalist and author from the San Francisco Bay Area who currently resides in Tucson, AZ. Since Jonathan laid his hat in Tucson, he has come to hold a tremendous appreciation for its burgeoning music and arts scene. This passion has acted as the trampoline that jettisoned him into the position he is now, dishing out articles on scintillating music for PopMatters, For Folk's Sake (where he is North American Editor), and other publications. You can reach Jonathan via his Linktree portal, or via email at [email protected]
Fiddler Philip Bowen Finds Solace Through “Anymore” (premiere)
Fiddling folk artist Philip Bowen finds Solace with “Anymore”, a tune about coping with loss.
Melissa Weikart’s “Ocean Song” Finds Renewal at Its Center (premiere)
Pianist Melissa Weikart’s offbeat, harrowing avant-pop song “Ocean Song” represents a return to our purest selves with a video set in the calanques of Marseille.
Drew Cooper’s “This Life” Is a Soaring Anthem About Self-Accountability (premiere)
Americana’s Drew Cooper presents “This Life”, the soaring titular single from his forthcoming double album, of which the first part releases on 15 April.
Kishi Bashi and Justin Taylor Smith Discuss Their Uplifting ‘Song Film’ Documentary ‘Omoiyari’
“Omoiyari” was the guiding light for Kishi Bashi and Justin Taylor Smith in creating their documentary about Executive Order 9066 and Asian American identity.
Erisy Watt’s “Nowhere Fast” Is an Indelible ’60s Daydream (premiere)
Portland folkie Erisy Watt invokes retro pop style on the restlessly grooving “Nowhere Fast”.
Natalie Gelman’s “The Answer” Highlights an Era of Regrowth (premiere)
Singer-songwriter Natalie Gelman sweetly croons throughout “The Answer”, a warm slice of self-assured folk-pop.
Jesper Lindell and Amy Helm Deliver Soulful Americana with Band Cover “Twilight” (premiere)
Swedish Americana artist Jesper Lindell delivers a soulful cover of the Band’s classic “Twilight”, teaming up with Levon Helm’s daughter Amy Helm.
Portair’s “Gloaming Hour” Is an Ethereal, Bittersweet Recollection (premiere)
Indie pop’s Portair premieres their sparsely beautiful, TikTok-viral tune, “Gloaming Hour”.
Emmy Wildwood’s “You Want Love” Scorches with Electronic, Punk Influences (premiere)
Tucson pop singer-songwriter Emmy Wildwood captivates with the fiery self-love anthem, “You Want Line”.
Oshima Brothers Cast Cool and Crafty Vibes on “Dance with Me” (premiere)
On “Dance with Me”, indie-pop duo the Oshima Brothers create an impressive self-made music video to match their cunning and infectious music.
Valorie Miller Cites Corporate Controversy in Haunting Single “Home of the Brave” (premiere)
On her haunting tune, “Home of the Brave”, folk artist Valorie Miller rises against a superfund site and its history of dumping toxic waste.
