Emily Asen

Stirring together elements of traditional folk and a smattering of rock sensibilities, songwriter Emily Asen has created a remarkable full-length debut with Proof, the second release on her own Violet Maiden label. Read more

Lex Land

It’s astonishing to me how truly talented Lex Land seems to be. At only 21, the Los Angeles-based artist has created an album of pure beauty; a fantastic mix of honey-sweet folk and dense, beat-driven folk-rock. Read more

Sarah White

Using a stripped-down, non-glossy approach to her music making, singer-songwriter Sarah White has released a string of highly personal and heartfelt albums since the late nineties. Read more

Grace Woods Trio

On their official web site, the music of the Grace Woods Trio is described as what the collaboration of Ben Fold’s Five and Tori Amos writing a Broadway musical sung by Ella Fitzgerald would sound like. And if you’re left scratching your head at the idea of such a description, then giving the band a listen will provide you with a better understanding. Read more

Emily Maguire

Operating her own record label from a charming shack within the Australian bush, one will find the lovely Emily Maguire.

Classically trained as both a cellist and pianist and self-taught with a guitar, Maguire eventually grew tired of the grey skies of London and uprooted her life to the countryside of Queensland, Australia, where she continued to write her songs and prepared for the release of her first album. Read more

Candace Devine

‘Simply devine’ is one way to describe the soulful music of Los Angeles-based singer, Candace Devine, who has just recently released her debut album, Believe. And while the play on words may seem banal, they’re well-deserved. Read more

Elisa Flynn

With many years of experience already behind her and a burgeoning career surely ahead of her, Brooklyn-based musician Elisa Flynn proudly releases her first, solo EP, Dimestore Mary.

This five song set introduces Flynn has a talented guitarist and songwriter with a distinct penchant for lo-fi deliveries and old-school punk stylings. The result is an addicting collection of music, both raw and rigid in its execution. And something tells me that’s exactly how Flynn wants it. Read more

Kathryn Mostow

Within Seattle-based songwriter Kathryn Mostow’s long list of praises, one reviewer succinctly writes: “Kathryn’s songs are little nuggets of contentment.”

And it’s true. Mostow’s voice is pure and clear and her music is honey sweet. With ease, her songs manage to lighten the din of the day. Read more

Sara Hickman

A professional songwriter since the age of 14, Sara Hickman has been creating a remarkable assortment of music, ranging in themes and styles, building a catalogue many would find envious. Read more

Cheryl Bliss

The music of Austin-based singer-songwriter Cheryl Bliss is difficult to describe, which is probably a good thing as she isn’t immediately similar to anything else I’ve heard of late. Read more

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