Becky Welch
Hearts Beat Loud – Keegan DeWitt and Kiersey Clemons
15 August 2018
Have you seen the movie Hearts Beat Loud yet? It just came out this summer, and it’s not only a delightful watch, but it also has a fantastic soundtrack that you will want to listen to long after the movie is over…
This is How We Walk on the Moon – Geographer
31 July 2018
“This is How We Walk on the Moon” is a cover of an Arthur Russell song, and it’s a simple but uplifting and powerful song about overcoming challenges. At various times in my life when I’ve been overwhelmed or unsure about the future, it’s really resonated with me, reminding me that every small step forward brings you closer to your goal…
Red and Gold – Danielle Grubb
24 July 2018
This week I’ve been grooving to Danielle Grubb’s EP, “Venus,” which came out May of this year. She has such a unique, eclectic style, with elements of R&B, pop, rock, and funk. My favorite track on the album is “Red and Gold,” a super chill song that sets the perfect mood for long drives with the windows open…
America, Goodnight! – Cataldo
10 July 2018
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been revisiting one of my favorite albums from last year, Keepers, by Cataldo. If there’s one thing you could do to make your week better, it’s giving this album a listen and letting it’s poppy grooves and joyful melodies get stuck in your head…
Everything Is Happening Today – Flock of Dimes
2 July 2018
Jenn Wasner is one of my favorite songwriters and musicians. You might know of her from her band Wye Oak, but she also just released a brilliant debut solo album (If You See Me, Say Yes) in 2016 under the name Flock of Dimes. Not only is she a fantastic songwriter and musician, but she is also a truly delightful human being. If you get the chance to see her live, definitely do it; you won’t regret it…
Bizarre Love Triangle – New Order
26 June 2018
I don’t know if it’s because I tend to get nostalgic during the summer, but I’ve been listening to a lot of songs from my childhood lately. Growing up, I wasn’t allowed to listen to most pop music. I remember going to grocery stores with my parents and hearing all these songs I thought were great…
Don’t Wanna Be Lonely (Don’t Wanna Leave You Alone) – Walker Lukens
19 June 2018
Walker Lukens of Austin, Texas, has made a name for himself recently in the Texas indie-rock scene for his inventive songwriting (Free Press Houston called him “one of the best songwriters in Texas,” and The Austin Chronicle dubbed him a “non-sexually intimidating version of Prince’”)…
Flow with It (You Got Me Feeling Like) – St. Paul & the Broken Bones
12 June 2018
You know that feeling you get when you’re watching the opening credits of a movie you already know is going to be great? That’s the type of feeling I get from listening to this song (in fact, this would totally be a great opening credits song)….
Wide Awake – Deep Sea Diver
29 May 2018
I am always on the lookout for brilliant indie rock bands featuring frontwomen because it tends to be a male-dominated genre. A couple years ago, I discovered Deep Sea Diver, and not only have they have become one of my favorite bands, but their 2016 album, Secrets, has made it into my top 5 albums list…
Bound to Happen – The Schwa
22 May 2018
I love it when I get song submissions I dig so much I’m compelled to check out the rest of the band’s work. If you’re like me and you love a funky classic rock vibe with hints of Franz Ferdinand, The Strokes, and the Arctic Monkeys, be warned, listening to this song will prompt a deep dive through the band’s Soundcloud and Bandcamp pages.
Next of Kin – Lucy Dacus
15 May 2018
This week’s track is dedicated to those who are prone to overthinking things, sweating the small stuff, staying up at night with weighty thoughts, and worrying they’ll never accomplish everything they want to. As someone who’s been there many times, these feelings can overwhelm and lead to inaction or indecision.
Blurry Nights – Hayden
30 April 2018
Hayden’s 2013 album, Us Alone, is one of my go-to rainy day albums. It’s the musical equivalent of a warm blanket and a hot drink when it’s storming outside. The tone of the album runs the gamut from gentle and quiet to poppy, and the overall result is devastatingly beautiful.