When many people think of Iceland, things that often come to mind are earthly wonders, such as volcanoes, glaciers, northern lights, moss fields and breathtaking terrain. If you travel there, you'll experience firsthand all the natural beauty and diversity it has to offer. Similarly, Iceland's music scene is as rich and diverse as its landscape. Fortunately, you don't have to travel to Iceland to experience the fresh, remarkable indie-pop/folk music of singer-songwriter, Hafd

Within just the past three months, the anonymous Swedish electronic band, Stockholm Noir, has released four outstanding singles, along with several accompanying, captivating music videos. The band's Facebook page materialized in early April 2017 with a photo and map coordinates that correspond to a location (H&M?) in the Norrmalm area of Stockholm. Self-described as "the black shadow of electronic music," and veiled "behind unique masks at all occasions, letting the music spe

After you've finished reading this blog post about singer-songwriter-traveler, Mike Mentz, you'll have expanded your music vocabulary to include a new word: #travelpop. Not only does it make a great hashtag, but it's the self-coined term Mike uses to describe his style of music that encompasses his two great passions: travel and music. Having performed in over 30 countries, his sound and lyrics are shaped by the always changing world around him. "Perspective is priceless," Mi

London-based and Welsh-born singer-songwriter, Chey, has recently released her impressive power ballad, "She's Got You," with enchanting, heartfelt vocals, and lyrics that speak to the object of one's affection, after having been shunned in favor of another. The lyrics are clever and well-written - some sound like they belong in a classic country song about jilted love (e.g., "Oh this whiskey in my glass just won't do. Because I want what she's got, and she's got you"), but t

Ghana-born and Denver-based R&B artist, Mawule (a.k.a. Ebenezer Yebuah), releases his inspirational and poignant new music video on Fathers Day 2017 for the song, "Anything", taken from his new album, Chosen. Born in Accra, Ghana, Mawule and his family moved to Denver when he was 10 years old, where music has always been a significant part of his life, starting with his participation in gospel choir. Mawule has used his music as a means of empowering others and reflecting hum

In the span of just a few months, Bath-based, indie pop musician, Little Rêd, has graced the indie music scene with two stunning singles - the dreamy, reflective "Hell" (debut single) and the upbeat, synth-based, "What Love Is" (current single). Little Rêd (yes, that's an e-circumflex: ê) is the musical moniker for Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ellie James, who has recently joined the growing Seahorse Music roster of impressive, new indie bands (e.g., Bryde, Mere Chi

Los Angeles-based, indie rock duo Share Lions is the collaboration of guitarist/singer Alex Walker, and drummer/producer Elias Diaz. Their impressive debut album, Keep Close, was released in late February, with ten outstanding tracks that boldly and proudly present the band's fresh, energetic musical style that blends gliding, melodic guitar riffs and solos with elements of fierce, gritty alternative rock. Alex's edgy, driving vocals are the perfect icing on the Keep Close ca

English-born, Berlin-based musician and visual artist, Mark Fernyhough, releases "Steal My Love", his stunning new single - a romantic, carefree, pop gem with a lush, catchy chorus. With one listen, the melody and atmosphere are infectious - you'll be humming along to this tune for sure. As I listen to "Steal My Love", it evokes the carefree feeling of driving with the top down on a sunny day (or starry night) in the countryside - the kind of ambience and charm that songs lik

If you haven't heard the brilliant, new Blondie single, "Long Time", then you're missing out on one of the most energetic, upbeat, feel-good songs this band has written. This song showcases all the trademarks of a Blondie hit single - with an anthemic atmosphere and energy similar to that of Blondie classics like "Heart of Glass" and "Dreaming". Co-written with Blood Orange's Dev Hynes, the songwriting is top-notch, Debbie's voice sounds as strong as ever, and the band sounds

British indie-shoegazing band Slowdive is back with their first new material in over twenty years. Last year, there were reports that the band reunited and were back in the studio writing and recording new music. This proved to be true earlier this year, with the release of two new singles, "Star Roving" and "Sugar for the Pill", and news of a forthcoming album. Fans will remember that the band’s last new material came in the form of 1995’s sparse, dreamlike and slightly expe