Alias Wayne, the gifted Texan son of ranch-family parents, has carved an indelible mark on the Americana music scene with his deeply evocative and soulful compositions. Also known as Ranzel X Kendrick, Wayne’s journey into the world of music was heavily influenced by his “uncle,” the multi-Grammy-winning Country & Western legend Roger Miller. This mentorship […]
Abhi Ananda’s “Exulansis”: A Journey Through Emotion and Authenticity
In the heart of Los Angeles, an extraordinary musical voyage awaits, woven by the soul-stirring melodies and authentic storytelling of Indonesian-born singer-songwriter, Abhi Ananda. With an unyielding spirit and a passion to expand his musical horizons, Ananda ventured to the United States, to carve a path toward creative realization and embracing a universe of diverse […]
Melodies That Stir the Soul: Grizzly’s Garden’s ‘Traveling Blue’ Paints a Musical Masterpiece
In the heart of Hamburg, an enchanting musical haven blooms under the nurturing hands of singer-songwriter Tobias Katz, known to the world as Grizzly’s Garden. Since its inception in 2014, this project has been a mystical realm where confidence intertwines with sweet melancholy, where the raw essence of acoustic sounds bares the soul. Born and […]
Red Eddy & The Al Steeles: ‘Forever Riding Rainbows’ impacts but never overwhelms!
Red Eddy is a Welsh artist with a rich background in voice-over work, jingle singing, and backing vocals. After a long and satisfying career, she has decided to venture into a new direction. To this end, she joined forces with her long-time friend Al Steele of the popular band, ‘The Korgis’. This collaboration has allowed […]
Storied Windows – “Where I Used to Be” is particularly beguiling!
Storied Windows are always tinkering around the edges of their sonic universe, getting deeper, more cerebral, subtler, and more expansive. They do that on the EP “Where I Used to Be”, and the payoff is enormous. The music is atmospheric, instantly identifiable, melodically beguiling, and seductive enough to keep you coming back over and over again. […]
et0915 released his second album ‘gain and loss’ this week
et0915 released his second album this week; a catalog of his most recent work and instrumentals. The album ‘gain and loss’ is a catalog of a variety of instrumentals, from slow and mellow indie folk tracks, to high-paced electronic tracks. When asked to comment on the album, et0915 said: “I produced this album while severe […]
Maki & Papp – “Shaky Ground” – Few bands come off as sonically authentic as this!
“Shaky Ground” is an album that impresses for its maturity and smart aesthetic choices, and it positions Maki and Papp as one of just a handful of collaborative acts with the vision and the technical chops to push the tired Alternative Indie Rock scene in both a more visceral and more progressive direction. They still […]
Kevin Riady – “Not A Love Song” – bold in its sentiments and statements
Kevin Riady’s latest single, “Not A Love Song”, is exquisitely entrancing to listen to. The singer-songwriter has emerged with a song that is so raw and authentically fragile, so beautiful and painfully melancholic that it’s impossible to listen to it without being genuinely moved. The whole tune is both hauntingly intimate and intensely epic, as […]
Lucy Lowis – “Seventh Cycle Soul” – a unpolluted, natural and delightful collection of songs
The debut album “Seventh Cycle Soul,” by Lucy Lowis – a 16 year old singer-songwriter from Kalamazoo, Michigan – is confident effort, elevating her palette through something that can best be described as an enlightening and reflective purge. Lyrically and emotionally, it’s a scrapbook of her thoughts and experiences in her growing years, funneled through […]
Kevin Riady – ‘Home’ – gorgeously warm and organic!
Kevin Riady has an interesting back story. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, he completed a degree in Human Factors Engineering and worked as a consultant before he finally decided to pursue his artistic aspirations. For many years, he considered himself a natural singer, however due to an unsupportive environment, he decided to hide his voice and […]
