BOTW #89 – Stefan Pruett
With a bit of 80s new wave flare detected in his moody vocal timbre, sparkling synths tastefully placed in the track, and indie pop vibes in his catchy melodies, Stefan Pruett has made… Continue reading
BOTW #88 – Ryn Weaver
Relatively new to the music world, Ryn Weaver put out her debut EP, Promsies, in 2014 and she is already all over the internet scene. Ryn has got such a cool alternative pop… Continue reading
The 57th Grammys (2015) – West Coast Live Reactions & Rants
Follow me as a react/rant to the 57th Grammys (2015) live(ish)! The show airs on CBS at 8PM PST. (1:40PM) Pentatonix won the Grammy for best A Cappella or Instrumental and I am… Continue reading
Iska Dhaaf, The Crocodile 1/29/15 [CONCERT RECAP]
Seattle’s very own indie/alt power-duo, Iska Dhaaf, came home from their temporary abodes in New York to record a few songs for their upcoming album and play a show for the home crowd… Continue reading
BOTW #87 – Hydrogen Child
Much girl power rocking the lead vocals AND drums – I’m all about it. Hyrdrogen Child’s poppy melodies and dance-y electro vibes caught my ear instantly as I was browsing through the “Related… Continue reading
BOTW #86 – Betty Who
Band of the Week is back for 2015, and we’re starting out with a sassy pop singer, obviously. I remember the huge buzz around Betty Who a few years ago all over social… Continue reading
New Year, New Music – Most Anticipated Albums of 2015 (so far)
Can these bands and artists please hurry up? I’m a huge fan of all of these guys and gals, and can’t wait to hear what they all have been working on in the… Continue reading
Top 20 Albums of 2014
Check out my TOP 10 Albums of 2014 over at Rain City Ambience here. And because I loved so many of the albums that were released this year, hear is the continuation of… Continue reading
Underrated Demi Lovato Collaborations
Team Lovato, man. This girl can sang, screlt (expertly scream and belt simultaneously), write songs, play piano/guitar/drums, perform incredibly live, and speaks her mind. Although she’s had mainstream radio success for a few… Continue reading
BOTW #85 – Tom Odell
Brit-pop never fails me. Tom Odell has has a indie rock vibe with the lyrical flow of a true singer-songwriter. The unique texture of his voice makes anything he sings sound instantly honest… Continue reading
BOTW #84 – Willow
You probably know Will Smith’s daughter, Willow, as the kid who sang the wildly viral “Whip My Hair” a few years back, but she has clearly grown out of that stage. Willow just… Continue reading
Song of the Day: “Ready to Go” – The Dip
Band of the Week alumns (click here for their feature), The Dip, are back with their debut single, and it is nothing short of a good jam. Led by Tom Eddy‘s soulful vocal… Continue reading
Song of the Day: “Lights + Camera (feat. G-Eazy)” – Yuna
This collaboration is so much YAS. “Lights + Camera” is featured on Yuna’s 2013 release, Nocturnal (which I already loved). The addition of G-Eazy’s verse is pretty much seamless. Peace, Love, & Rock… Continue reading
BOTW #83 – PVRIS
I had the pleasure of covering this band for Rain City Ambience when they opened on the Mayday Parade tour a couple weeks ago, and I still can’t get over how much they… Continue reading
Song of the Day: “Don’t Go Home Without Me” – Lights
Lights is basically the queen of electro-pop. Every tune she has ever written is jam packed with memorable melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and impeccable synth production. “Don’t Go Home Without Me” has all of… Continue reading