Tag: Acoustic
Two Grey Hills: “The Valley Sank from the Weight of the Grief” is raw, personal and absolutely stunning
“The Valley Sank from the Weight of the Grief” is raw, personal and absolutely stunning. Despite the plethora of incredible albums that have already been [more…]
Anomalous Leaf: “Ellipsis” – searching for new paths to achieve original goals
Irfan Azam, alias Anomalous Leaf, is the kind of artist that you think about in terms of scale. There is the sheer size of his [more…]
William Elvin and the Circus Tour: “10/23” is relatable on all levels
William Elvin and the Circus Tour is the musical project of Hong Kong-based Filipino singer-songwriter and performance artist William Elvin Manzano. Having written a number [more…]
Uncle Brent and the NostoneMusic Band: “Bobbing for Crapples” – heartfelt songs, a fearless unbridled sound, and a timeless feeling!
Uncle Brent and the NostoneMusic Band is an acoustic Americana Rock band that resides in the Austin area and book performances throughout in Texas. Uncle [more…]
Sober Season: “You Fool” cuts to the marrow of just how significant music can be
Sober Season was created in Barcelona, Spain by two childhood friends – José Valle and Max Mir. They jokingly started to play metal to create [more…]
John Kingsley: “Storms” – compelling acoustic dynamics
John Kingsley was born and raised in Port Angeles, Washington. His musical influences include Pacific Northwest legends Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Nirvana. After playing [more…]
Dan Weintraub: “Songs for Beautiful Souls” – a stunning document of fragile eloquence
For Dan Weintraub, music isn’t work – its therapy. And it’s been that way since he started recording and performing in the mid-80s. Raised on [more…]
John Harper: “Sidestreets” – a command of imagery and observation
“Sidestreets” is a stunning solo album by UK-based acoustic singer/songwriter John Harper, a name that may not be familiar most. Harper, I dare to say, [more…]
Sergio N. Lialin: “Siempre, Mi Amor” – relentlessly resonating and mood elevating
Born and raised in San Francisco, the Russian descendant Sergio N. Lialin, first picked up an acoustic guitar in 5th grade at the Star of [more…]
Jode Gannon: “3 Hours” – an addictive alternative to the unsure pop and rock artists of our day!
“3 Hours” is the refreshing breather amidst mass pop-rock confusion in the world. Jode Gannon has combined introspection, diversity, reflection, and skill to create one [more…]
Wayne Jewett: “Friends” – like fearless warrior of the heart!
Whether you’ve been on board with Wayne Jewett since his earliest releases or if you’ve cottoned on to him now with the release of his latest [more…]
Harmony Drive: “Metal Heads With Broken Hearts” – soulful acoustic-driven music full of heart and honesty
Norwegian alternative pop band, Harmony Drive, was formed by 3 metal heads who shared the same love for acoustic music. The band’s debut album “Metal [more…]
William Elvin and the Circus Tour: “But I Love No One But You” – a pool of twin emotions
“But I Love No One But You” by William Elvin and the Circus Tour represents what strong song writing and a restrained touch at the [more…]
Overgrown: “Deep Waters” reaffirms harmony as a fundamental element in music
Overgrown is Sarah Arnold (Vocals) and Dakota Davis (Vocals, Guitar). The two met in Woodward, Oklahoma as high school acquaintances. They found a mutual interest [more…]
Last Time Only: “Where I Begin” – an impressive range of acoustic pop and punk
‘Last Time Only’ is genuinely a phenomenon. It has been years since any musician or group of musicians completely engrossed me. But Jared Woodruff aka [more…]
Doug Cash: “Singer Songwriter” – a work of such sincerity and quality!
Doug Cash’s “Singer Songwriter” album isn’t music manufactured to hook you in between radio ads. With music being the way much of it is today, [more…]
Stephen Shutters: “I Guess the Ocean Is Better on Vacation” – has a beautiful vulnerability in the music
The line between originality and over indulgence is of course a thin one but in Stephen Shutters case his ability to make his music soar [more…]
Alec Henderson Band: “Fly Away” captures feelings and senses in music that most artists overlook!
Alec Henderson Band is an acoustic duo from Greensburg, PA. In March of 2016, Alec Henderson and Dane Whatule went to a Pittsburgh recording studio [more…]
Mav Chamberlain: “Winter Tree Sessions” is an incredibly strong EP!
One thing music has taught me is that if at the very core of the song there is a great melody, then it doesn’t matter [more…]