Philadelphia's own James Alex, better known as Beach Slang is slated to play a solo show under the name Quiet Slang on Wednesday 7/11 @ Great Scott in Allston. For devoted fans of the outfit, this is sure to be quite a treat as you don't get to hear these songs in a stripped down fashion. Quiet Slang is more of a minimalist sound versus Beach Slang which has more distorted musical elements that caters to a specific audience. When you hear the Beach Slang tunes as Quiet Slang,

Boston reared singer-songwriter Louis Apollon has released the first taster "Butterfly" from his forthcoming studio album "Free to Be" that will be out on September 30th. The track is an easy going, mellow affair with hollowed out acoustic guitar melodies and the delightful vocals of Rose Kanj to accompany the surrounding musical foundation about. I was impressed with Louis immensely from the first note, as he has a simple way about himself that gives a no frills approach to

Originally from South Carolina but now calling Nashville home, Jake Etheridge has landed on the scene with his brand new track titled "To Me". Jake has a simply structured, melodic sound with poignant acoustic melodies coupled with his amazing voice that really brings about a bevy of emotion and clarity to the musical table right away. He definitely has that charm and charisma that is most evident in singer songwriters today with the ability to make the audience member the su

Brooklyn based singer songwriter Santiparro has collaborated with Will Oldham on his brand new single, "The Benefit of Confrontation". The song really digs deep with mystically laced acoustic melodies that evoke a serene, natural soundscape that really makes you aware of who he is and what he hopes to accomplish with this track. I was intensely curious with Santiparro seeing as I've never heard of him, and was willing to discover his music as he displays a certain ethereal na

Chicago based singer-songwriter David Paige has released his all-new acoustic EP simply titled "Unplugged". The effort is a raw, intimate gathering featuring David's soothing vocals wrapped around the hardwood body of his acoustic guitar that gives the songs some essence and dexterity that spring to life when you first hear them. I was definitely blown away when I first heard the EP, and I strongly feel that acoustic based rock stripped down to its bare bones essence is the m

Based out of Echuca, Australia Benny Walker has released his debut single titled "Will There Be A Light". The track cuts down to the core of olk essence with Benny's explosive vocal dynamic running roughshot throughout the entire duration of the track, and his lightly tuned acoustic guitar melodies leading to a song that is deeply passionate and makes your eyes and ears pop out as to how awesomely talented Benny is. I was blown away at what Benny had to offer, and you can tel

Based out of Marlboro County, SC Heather Bright (who goes by the stage name Bright Lights), has released an acoustic version of her track "How You Love Me". The stripped down version is like an entirely different song altogether with beautifully syncopated vocals and a soothing, calming presence to charm and entertain you that leaves you spellbound by the time the track has concluded. I was thoroughly impressed with Bright Lights and while I'm not a huge electro-pop fan, I fo

Proud to bring you today an exclusive interview with Braden Barrie, the one behind the project known as SayWeCanFly. He was an Artist Spotlight feature on the site back in December and I remarked that he has the most pure, delicate voice that I've ever heard with his wondrous vocals and immense positivity emanating strongly from his music that has inspired countless fans from all over the country and across the world for that matter. Braden was nice enough to carve some time