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.
Premieres
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.
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.
The HawtThorns Double Their Fun as Duo Making Most of Second Chance
The signs they are a-changin’ in the eyes of the HawtThorns, a perceptive pair bringing their sophomore album, Tarot Cards and Shooting Stars, and road show to the masses after debut plans went nowhere.
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.
Jon Danforth Emerges As a Folk Hero on Debut LP ‘Beginning and End’ (premiere)
Dallas folkie Jon Danforth impresses with heartfelt soul on his debut LP, Beginning and End releasing tomorrow. His greatest asset is his remarkable voice.
Rachael Sage Strikes the Heartstrings with Meditative Hymnal “Revelation Ground” (premiere)
Rachael Sage’s “Revelation Ground” is a spiritual folk tune about reflection and release, accentuated by a stirring music video from animator Antje Duvekot.
