Rayland Baxter's newest album, Wide Awake. Photo by http://www.amazon.com "...I can't imagine a life without sounds." - Rayland Baxter I think the thing that stands out most about Rayland Baxter is his general 'hipster' vibe. His music is a blend of mystical melodies and heartfelt lyrics that produce a feeling of belongingness in the natural world.... Continue Reading →
Photo by countryfancast.com "You can find me where the music meets the ocean" -Zac Brown Band In honor of that first feeling of summer today (March 14, 2019), I present to you Zac Brown Band. Nothing is better than blasting country music with the windows down when it's 70+ degrees outside, especially Zac Brown. The... Continue Reading →
Blogly Rec. #5: "Honest Man" -Matt Andersen "The Gift" -Matt Andersen "Stay With Me" -Matt Andersen "Ain't No Sunshine" -Bill Withers "Postcards From Hell" -The Wood Brothers "Quarter On The Ground" -Matt Andersen "What Are You Listening To?" -Chris Stapleton "Broken Man" -Matt Andersen "I'm A Man" -Bo Diddley "My Babe" -Little Walter From spotify.com
Photo by seaandbescene.com "As an honest man, I'm just trying to do my part, just want to lend a hand" - Matt Andersen I was recently introduced to the up and coming musician, Matt Andersen, through a friend. At first, I was attracted to the sound of his raspy voice and the look of his... Continue Reading →
Blogly Rec. #4: "These Days" -Jackson Browne "For a Dancer" -Jackson Browne "Chelsea Girls" -Nico "Take It Easy" -Eagles "Angel from Montgomery" -Bonnie Raitt "California" -Joni Mitchell "Tequila Sunrise" -Eagles "The Pretender" -Jackson Browne "Somebody's Baby" -Jackson Browne "Steady Rain" -Warren Zevon From spotify.com
Photo by wikipedia.org "Lighten up while you still can, don't even try to understand. Just find a place to make your stand, and take it easy" - Jackson Browne During winter break, I was thrilled to receive a record player for Christmas! It was something that I always wanted and now that it's in my... Continue Reading →
Blogly Rec. #3: "Blue Boy" -Mac DeMarco "Let Her Go" -Mac DeMarco "Wolf Who Wears Sheeps Clothes" -Mac DeMarco "Say It Ain't So" -Weezer "This Year" -Beach Fossils "Talking Backwards" -Real Estate "Tell It How It Is" -The Growlers "One Another" -Mac DeMarco "Salad Days" -Mac DeMarco "Without Me" -Mac DeMarco * Check out Mac... Continue Reading →
Photo by facebook.com "Perfectionist? That's not something I am -- Mac DeMarco Mac DeMarco is an upcoming Canadian artist in the "slacker rock" genre. As he has become increasingly popular, his fan base seems to have grown exponentially. I personally enjoy Mac DeMarco's music because of his unique sound. No, not his voice, but they... Continue Reading →
Blogly Rec. #2: "Flake" -Jack Johnson "Times Like These" -Jack Johnson "Breakdown" -Jack Johnson "Satellite" -Dave Mathews "Forever" -Ben Harper "Hard Sun" -Eddie Vedder "High Tide Or Low Tide" -Ben Harper & Jack Johnson "Free" -Donavon Frankenreiter "Riptide" -Vance Joy "Banana Pancakes" -Jack Johnson
Move like a jellyfish, rhythm is nothing you go with the flow you don't stop. -- Jack Johnson Photo By allmusic.com If you know me, you know I love Jack Johnson. There is something about his songs that I, and many others, find so appealing . Perhaps the it's the simplicity of his chord progressions... Continue Reading →
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