I fell in love with the music of Marina and the Diamonds the moment I first heard the song "Forget" from the stunning Froot (2015) album. The band name represented the persona of Welsh alternative indie pop singer-songwriter Maria Diamandis, while 'the diamonds' referred to Marina's dedicated fan base. Froot is still an impressive and cohesive album that spawned several successful singles along with "Forget", including title track "Froot", "Happy", "I'm a Ruin" and "Blue." Fo

From one listen to the opening track of Follow, the debut album from emerging London-based, Swedish singer-songwriter Malin Andersson, you know you're about to embark on one mesmerizing and truly magical musical journey. The eleven reflective tracks that comprise this outstanding album paint an elegant and expansive soundscape that conjures up sensations and images of crisp ocean breezes, rolling waves and windswept clouds. Fingerstyle acoustic guitar, cello, and minimal, emo

Our first music blog post of 2019 spotlights the stunning new single ("In Your Arms") from Bristol-based indie/alternative singer-songwriter Katey Brooks. Featuring soulful choral vocals, warm instrumentation and ethereal soundscapes, "In Your Arms" is a raw, emotional love song that intimately draws the listener into its melodic and magical sonic landscape. Katey's authentic, expressive vocals have been likened to both Tracy Chapman and Florence (and the Machine) with a song

"Window Seat", the new single from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Angel Snow, is a stunningly beautiful and delicate musical ray of hope that speaks to getting through the difficult times. I first fell in love with Angel's mesmerizing, emotive vocals and songwriting when I first heard Magnetic (2017), her breathtaking and most recent full-length album. The reflective, atmospheric "Window Seat" is a testament to "less is more" from a musical production perspective - the end

It was approximately two years ago that I first visited the breathtaking and beautiful country of Iceland. I hoped to experience the Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights) at least once during our ten day visit. To my surprise, we were able to experience this magical, celestial wonder on all but one rainy evening in late October. The drives, hikes and expeditions in the otherworldly landscape of the Golden Circle will forever hold a special place in my heart. When I first watch

Bristol-based indie singer-songwriter Fenne Lily's debut album, On Hold, is one of those gorgeous, rare musical masterpieces that I could seriously listen to for hours on end. A thing of genuine musical beauty, the ten delicate and personal stories on this album speak directly to your soul and lightly tug at your heart strings. At the forefront, you'll immediately discover unpretentious and genuine songwriting adorned with Fenne's soft, smoky and velvety vocals and outstandin

For this post, we head across the pond to Reykjavík, Iceland and take a listen to "Night Caller", the impressive new single from singer-songwriter Árni Ehmann. Mixed and produced by Arnar Guðjonsson in early October, this cinematic, indie rock track has been a work in progress over the past year - written by Árni on New Year's Eve and recorded over the summer. Following his two previous releases, "Staring at the Moon" and "Small Talk", new single "Night Caller" showcases Árni

Today's post casts a spotlight on three outstanding albums from Chicago-based musicians who definitely fall into the "ones to watch" category. There is so much impressive, groundbreaking music coming from The Windy City that's worth sharing. If you're a regular reader, then you might already have become a fan or follower of other Chicago-based artists featured on this blog. The three albums featured here today - all available on vinyl - are ones that have been taking up regul

From the moment I heard "The Way That You Move", a recent single from Tulsa-based indie/soul singer-songwriter Sam Westhoff, I had a feeling that there would be a lot more incredible music on the way from this talented, emerging musician. Hot on the heels of follow-up single release "Everyday", Sam has just released his anticipated new album, Colour. Beyond the remarkable songwriting on every one of the eight tracks of Colour, what stands out is Sam's unique, modern musical s

If you've been lucky to catch a live performance from Chicago-based Paul Moody and the Revelators, then you've experienced the 100% heart-and-soul presence and energy that this band emanates. Their polished, tight sound with abundance of horns is both charged and charming - with lyrics that are honest and deeply personal, but that easily strike a chord of empathy and affinity with the listener. Hate Being Alone is the title of the band's impressive, new three-track EP, releas