SOTDApril 19, 2022
There’s a new generation of singer-songwriters who make you feel all the feels, and that includes Gracie Abrams. Her latest single, “Block Me Out”, beautifully encompasses how anxiety can get the best of us. The reflective track is co-written and produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner.
SOTDMarch 29, 2022
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day monotony and routine of life. One day often blends into the next, until something happens outside the norm that shakes things up. That is exactly what happened two years ago: life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. We were forced to take pause and try to make sense of it all, something Noah Reid touches on so effectively throughout “Everyday”, his latest release and first single off his upcoming third album Adjustments.
SOTDMarch 24, 2022
In the recording of her latest album The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers, Valerie June added an element of ritual to every studio session. Those rituals manifest themselves beautifully within the album alongside June’s thoughtful songwriting and tender vocals, including her latest single, “Use Me”.
SOTDMarch 14, 2022
Holly Humberstone knows how to get you right in the feels with her latest release, “Lonely In London”. The British singer-songwriter wrote this poignant track based on her experience of moving to London and feeling disconnected and isolated just before the start of the pandemic. This song reminds us that loneliness can be both a personal yet universal feeling, especially following a collective experience.
SOTDMarch 1, 2022
There are stories behind Sierra Ferrell’s voice that are brought to life simply through song. In this case, it’s a cover of one of Ray LaMontagne’s. One of the most magical things about covers is when an artist like Ferrell adds her own heart and soul to the words – the song takes on new life.
SOTDSeptember 21, 2021
When was the last time a song stopped you in your tracks? Los Angeles-based Delacey has the power in both her voice and songwriting to make you stop and listen, which is evident in the lushness of her latest release, ‘Drama Queen’.
SOTDSeptember 16, 2021
“I Should Go” is the first single from Dublin native James Vincent McMorrow’s upcoming album Grapefruit Season, out September 17, 2021.
SOTDFebruary 8, 2021
Pittsburgh native Kevin Garrett recently released a cover version of “Pure Imagination”, a song you may know from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
SOTDSeptember 10, 2020
Nashville-based trio Avenue Beat managed to capture just a few of the emotions we’re feeling this year with “F2020”. The track reads like a page from any of our journals, and it’s no surprise the track gained traction on TikTok through its relatable lyrics and stuck-in-your-head hooks.
SOTDAugust 16, 2020
When a Patrick Droney song plays, you can’t help but stop and listen. In every one of Droney’s songs, you feel every story, every emotion […]
SOTDDecember 6, 2019
December is here, which means it’s holiday music season. This year, add a local touch to your holiday playlist with The Lone Palms’ latest single, “Keen For The Holidays”.
SOTDNovember 10, 2019
HAIM recently released their latest track, “Now I’m In It”, a vulnerable depiction of going through a depression. There is raw emotion not only felt in the track, but also brought to life in the accompanying music video.
SOTDOctober 24, 2019
Kevin Garrett is known for his soulful and vulnerable songwriting. It’s no surprise that the thirteen songs on Garrett’s debut album Hoax (released earlier this year in March) were songs that were years in the making.
SOTDSeptember 10, 2017
Jasper Sloan Yip recently released the first single, “The Day Passed and the Sun Went Down”, from his upcoming third full-length record Post Meridiem.
SOTDSeptember 8, 2017
Vancouver’s very own Belle Game is back, and they’re sounding bigger and better than ever. The band continues to build on the dark pop soundscapes that were introduced in their debut album Ritual Tradition Habit back in 2013. Their latest track “Bring Me” weaves in subsonic rhythms with a crescendo of vocals by Andrea Lo. The band’s sophomore effort, Fear Nothing, was released today through Arts & Crafts.