I treasure the unforgettable moment when you stumble upon a song that's so pure, unpretentious and catchy that you just want to share it with everyone. A case in point is the outstanding debut single, "Something's Got A Hold On Me," from Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Shanice Green. Running at just two and a half minutes, the song is a sweet blend of acoustic soul, blues, and folky pop, graced with Shanice's soulful, soothing vocals. The enchanting, uncluttered fusion of not

There is much to be said about the therapeutic effects of music. It contributes to general well-being, and often provides a coping and healing mechanism for the human mind and body. The shock and grief associated with the sudden loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult emotions to experience. When words are not enough, sometimes music is the best therapy. With his graceful and stunning new single, "Received In Me," Leeds-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Henry

It was just a week ago that I first heard the music of Nashville-based singer-songwriter David Swick at a Sunday afternoon Sofar Sounds Chicago event. Accompanied by violinist Laura Epling on strings and backing vocals, David captivated the audience in a tiny, packed Chicago apartment with his stunning, flawless, fingerstyle performance on acoustic guitar, which provided the perfect musical soundtrack for his expressive, heartfelt vocals. Among the songs performed was his deb

It was just a few years ago in late 2013 that Michigan-based indie folk band, Watching for Foxes, was formed by a group of friends from Fremont, MI, that started practicing songwriting and performing in the math classroom of their vacant high school. Fast forward a bit, along with a move to Grand Rapids, and the release of two impressive, self-released EP's (The Watchmen (2014) and Until the Winter Comes (2015)), the band has recently released their stunning debut album, Und

Hot on the heels of their recent album release, And The Echo II, Oxford, Mississippi-based synth-pop duo And The Echo unveil the official music video for the album's first single, "The Blind Ones". Directed by the music video team of Michael Brouphy and Jovan Jackson of SPVRK Media, and financed through a recent Kickstarter campaign, this well-produced music video nicely captures the song's energy and uplifting atmosphere, and provides a colorful, professionally-filmed visual

Continuing the rocking, charged musical vibe of Bryde's previous single release, "Honey" (from EP2), comes the brand new single and accompanying video for "Less". Produced by Bill Ryder-Jones, "Less" treats us to another addictive dose of Bryde's passage through the guitar-driven, grunge-like soundscape with the head-banging intensity of a 90's Nirvana hit song. This is excellent songwriting from Bryde (a.k.a., Welsh singer-songwriter Sarah Howells) with her signature vocal s

Starting off the first day of Spring is UK singer-songwriter Anna Pancaldi's spectacular third EP, Sweet Charity. Dedicated to her sister Charity - similar to how 2016's Dear Joey, was dedicated to her brother - Sweet Charity is comprised of three reflective, inspirational, and emotionally charged songs. Anna tells SoundThread, "It's been my most honest offering so far. I have been pushed and challenged, and so I think, more than any other, this EP means the most to me." The

Synth-pop duo And The Echo returns with And The Echo II ("Album II"), the brilliant follow-up to their outstanding 2016 self-titled debut album. Based in Oxford, Mississippi, the band is comprised of Winn McElroy and Morgan Pennington, who have been making music together for the past three years. And The Echo II is testament to how well this duo continues to create impressive, melodic tunes with strong, shining vocals, and such tight and polished synth production throughout.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Matt Lovell releases his debut single "Nobody Cries Today", taken from his forthcoming album. Produced by Matt Odmark and featuring background vocals by Ruby Amanfu, "Nobody Cries Today" is a smooth, bluesy and rhythmic tune with uplifting, inspirational lyrics and fronted by Matt's soulful, soothing and melodic vocals: "Nobody cries today, not if I have my say | Open your eyes to the light of day." I first heard Matt's music on his self-rele

Following the recent release of two highly-acclaimed singles, "Above Water" and "Strangers", Canadian singer-songwriter and musician Calvin Heinrichs releases his impressive debut Posthumous EP on February 9 under the name of his musical project Cal Trask. The four songs on this EP provide the listener with a unified, flowing soundscape for the deep, and often dark, lyrics and beautiful, heartfelt melodies over which Calvin presents his soulful, yearning voice and genuine, ve