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Scott Nichols - Find The Mistletoe Country, Pop, Acoustic New Hampshire, United States Overall Impression: Boston-based Singer Songwriter Scott Nichols has something special with his new holiday tune Find The Mistletoe. Filled with seasonal memories and a fantastic groove, Find The Mistletoe touches on some classic holiday themes, but still manages to be completely unique and original. The song meanders through ideas and textures, but the charm exuding from Nichols keeps the listener's attention. His lyrics take snapshots of joyful holiday moments and memories and create a collage that is all too inviting. Although the tune starts strongly enough, Find The Mistletoe definitely grows into something greater. As the song progresses, the groove, backup vocals, and Nichols' soft singing wrap themselves around the listener and washes away all of their concerns. Overall, Find The Mistletoe is a fantastic new holiday tune that has a unique sound and is a strong m...

Brennan Salisbury - Boy Folk, Indie, Acoustic Perth, Australia Overall Impression: Brennan Salisbury is an artist that finds his music and creativity through teaching, he explores his craft through storytelling and wants to use his music to connect, teach and inspire others through it. Music is both his tool and his craft for his expression and the gift he gives to the world. His latest release is the single “Boy”. A mix of acoustic folk with an emo edge, this track is beautifully done and was designed to be listened to like a private performance. The song explores whether mainstream education suits all children from pre-primary age and is sung and explored through a teacher’s perspective. A teacher by trade, Salisbury’s musical and vocal chops are not too shabby. Strongest Point(s): The combination of Salisbury’s vocals, the melody, and the instrumental performance makes for a full-bodied and well-constructed piece. A piece that is both musically pleasing...

Jack Morgan - No Strain Alternative/Alt. Rock, Inide, Acoustic London, United Kingdom For Fans Of: Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Thom Yorke, Bon Iver, Elliott Smith, Volcano Choir, Fleet Foxes, Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, Andrew Bird, Ben Howard, Nick Drake, Gregory Alan Isakov, Novo Amor, The Tallest Man on Earth, S. Carey, José González, Blind Pilot, The Head And The Heart & James Vincent McMorrow Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #alternativeindie #indie #alternative #indiemusic #indierock #alternativemusic #newmusic #ol #rock #alternativerock #music #sheffieldgigscene #sheffieldlivemusic #grassrootsmusicvenues #keepmusiclive #independendentmusicvenues #sheffieldlivemusicscene #indiepop #altindie #sheffieldgigs #livemusiclocalsheffield #sheffieldgigphotos #supportyourscene #instamusic #indiealternative #musicaindie #indieband...

Brad Irons - I Won't Back Down Christian/Gospel, Acoustic Texas, United States For Fans Of: Amy Grant, MercyMe, tobyMac, David Crowder Band, Keith Green, Steven Curtis Chapman, Brandon Heath, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Bryan White, Restless Heart, Lionel Richie, Billy Joel, Big Daddy Weave, Crowder, Matt Maher, Newsboys, Aaron Shust, Sidewalk Prophets, Phil Wickham, Kari Jobe, For King & Country, Hillsong United, Jeremy Camp, Natalie Grant, Josh Wilson, Kenny Loggins Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #christiangospel #jesus #christianmusic #tamilgospel #christian #gospel #love #motivation #tamilchristiannetwork #christiantamil #tamilnadu #christianfamily #tamilachi #thankful #godbless #tamiltrending #tamilchristianworld #realgod #tamily #tamilan #tamilthoughts #tamilmemes #gospelmusic #t...

LarryD/PocketDog - Cicadas-Waiting On Morning Folk, Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter Virginia, United States Overall Impression: With a truly charming theme at its core and an undeniably pleasant sense of character that allows for a particularly soothing and calming listening experience, LarryD's "Cicadas-Waiting on Morning" is a wonderfully written and inviting piece of folk-inspired songwriting that feels both genuine and truthfully sincere in its simple desire to raise a smile and warm the hearts of its listeners, it sure did mine. Strongest Point(s): I always find it fascinating to learn about the inspiration behind a song, the idea that such a simple yet endearing premise can help spark a creative flame is inspiring and you can certainly feel Larry's heart and spirit intricately woven into the lyrics and performances profoundly. As Larry rightfully states, the full-bodied character of the twelve-string provides a myriad of lush overtones to t...

Andrew J Price - Summer Rain Folk, Country, Acoustic Toorbul, Australia Overall Impression: With an energetic Rock groove, Summer Rain by Andrew J. Price buzzes down the road leading back to home. While the tune fits most comfortably in the world of Rock, shades of Folk and Country permeate Summer Rain for a uniquely fun sound. The harmonica rips through the clouds, supported by an acoustic guitar and the quick drum groove to add an undeniable charm and likability. During the chorus, Price belts out from behind the mic. He smartly keeps the melody simple and turns Summer Rain into something of an anthem. With thoughts of returning home, this song has no trouble in being relatable and gives the listener plenty of reasons to sing along. Overall, Summer Rain by Andrew J. Price is a very easy listen that shines with energy to find its place on listeners' Summer soundtrack. Strongest Point(s): The harmonica really grabs the spotlight in Summer Rain. It cuts th...

Andy Fox - Maiden Flight Folk, Acoustic, Pop/Rock New York, United States Overall Impression: With its harmonically adventurous leanings and great emphasis on melody, "Maiden Flight" is a strikingly creative piece of folk-infused songwriting that takes great pride in its genre-bending conventions, offering up a unique and rewarding listening experience that isn't afraid to throw in the odd musical twist and turn here to keep listeners both firmly on their toes and continually intrigued throughout. Andy Fox displays a particularly unique sense of character in his songwriting, juxtaposing a myriad of tonal colors with keen attention to detail when it comes to melodic development, resulting in a definite sense of unique musical identity that helps set "Maiden Flight" apart from similarly styled songs of the singer-songwriter nature. Strongest Point(s): Where to begin?! Let's first look at the track's interesting use of harmonic j...

Andy Fox - Maiden Flight Folk, Acoustic, Pop/Rock New York, United States For Fans Of: Weezer, Kings of Leon, U2, Paramore, Green Day, John Mayer, Shawn Mullins, Marc Cohn, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas, Hootie & the Blowfish, Counting Crows, Shawn Colvin, Gin Blossoms, The Wallflowers, Tonic, Vertical Horizon, Train, Michael Penn, Aimee Mann, Collective Soul, Five for Fighting, Barenaked Ladies, Radiohead, Daryl Hall & John Oats, Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Wilcox, Fountains of Wayne Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #folk #music #folkmusic #rock #guitar #indie #singersongwriter #acoustic #livemusic #blues #pop #love #folklore #musician #art #musica #singer #dance #nature #country #photography #americana #songwriter #folkrock #s #instagood #newmusic #jazz #folkindonesia #acousticguitar

Jessi Golden - If I Fall Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Acoustic Michigan, United States Overall Impression: A smoky air of sophistication and rawness with a young fresh voice, Jessi Golden expresses all that and more in her new single " If I fall". The song is one of love, infatuation and desire, how you can't get enough of that person. Golden's mood is calm, cool and collected as is the song, it's lingering folk song that has a total indie/coffeehouse vibe to it. A blend of folk and indie rock that will be a hit with lovers of folk, folk-rock, college students and the coffeehouse set. Strongest Point(s): Vocally, Golden's vocals are raw, raspy, and have a sexy, folk-rock edge that has a great sound. Her voice is breathy and airy and has a great edgy tone to her voice that has a bit of a country feel to it. Her voice is right up there with the vocals of artists, like Anna Nalick, Jewel, Brandi Carlile and Fiona Apple. In addition to that,...

Mark Welles - Hold On Folk, Acoustic, Singer Songwriter, Americana New Jersey, United States Overall Impression: Frantic acoustic guitar figures dance above a rock-steady train beat, giving rise to an earthy and emotionally poignant Indie-Folk experience in Mark Welles' "Hold On"! Using only drums, bass, and acoustic guitar with sparingly applied electric guitar fills, Welles directs attentions to his own heartfelt and richly enigmatic lyrics - bringing them to vibrant life through stylistically engaging vocal tones and an air of absolute artistic authenticity. Strongest Point(s): The overall sound and style that Mark Welles' is crafting in "Hold On" is excellent - bringing elements of Americana and Folk together in an experience that feels familiar but original! Great attention to dynamic expression enlivens the track, with ebbing senses of urgency and openness moving the listener between the song's tense verses and relaxed ...

Bon Giardino - Wrapped Up Christian/Gospel, Acoustic, Worship New Jersey, United States For Fans Of: Dustin Kensrue, Jars of Clay, Audio Adrenaline, DC Talk, Linkin Park, Switchfoot, Jon Foreman, Newsboys, tobyMac, Third Day Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #christiangospel #jesus #christianmusic #tamilgospel #gospel #christian #motivation #love #tamilchristiannetwork #tamilnadu #christiantamil #christianfamily #tamilmemes #tamilmotivation #realgod #tamiltrending #godbless #tamilachi #tamilan #thankful #tamilstatus #tamily #tamilbible #tamilbibleverse #tamilchristianstatussong #tamillove #tamilfamily #tamilthoughts #tamilchristianworld #bhfyp

Douglas Mann - Waiting on Angels Folk, Americana, Acoustic Colorado, United States Overall Impression: Pining for a life beyond, Douglas Mann blends sacred imagery with organic Folk and Americana inflections to echo our timeless human obsession with ethereal release in his original song, "Waiting on Angels"! A laid-back tempo and subtle acoustic instrumental tones anchor the experience in earthy textures, warmly supporting the emotionally raw and soulfully engaging tones of Douglas Mann's voice as he patiently sits, "Waiting on Angels". Strongest Point(s): The overall tone and feel of "Waiting on Angels" is poignant - making ample use of silence and simplicity to deliver a message that doesn't need much adornment. Douglas Mann's vocal approach is brilliant for the style, bringing a certain authenticity and grit to the experience in full service of the intended effect! Using alternative percussion and sparingly appli...

Denise Miller and Son - Alice in Green Folk, Acoustic, Singer Songwriter New Jersey, United States Overall Impression: Sentimental lyrics mesh beautifully with a haunting melody on "Alice in Green", from the folk duo of Denise Miller and Son. A delicately picked steel string acoustic guitar provides the lone accompaniment for Miller's intimate vocal delivery, as she conveys this message written from the perspective of a mother to a daughter. Vivid imagery and an engaging performance make Denise Miller and Son's "Alice in Green" an easy recommendation for any fans of of folk music, both traditional and contemporary. Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, mix sounds great. Very warm and saturated sound. Outstanding lyrical content that paints a wonderful portrait of the journey of a young girl from childhood to adulthood, and the pride and joy of a matron. Nice chord progression, very traditional folk fare. Well written, solid per...

David Michael Walsh - Megan In The Morning Classical, New Age, Solo Piano, Acoustic New Jersey, United States For Fans Of: David Lanz, David Nevue, George Winston, Jim Brickman, Danny Wright, Michele McLaughlin, William Ackerman, Suzanne Ciani, Jon Schmidt, Kevin Kern, John Tesh, Liz Story, Peter Kater, Secret Garden, Brian Crain, Laura Sullivan, Jennifer Thomas, The Piano Guys, William Joseph & Greg Maroney Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #classicalmusic #music #musician #piano #violin #orchestra #classical #pianist #concert #classicalmusician #cello #beethoven #violinist #opera #daysofpractice #practice #art #viola #musicians #instamusic #guitar #musica #mozart #pianomusic #bach #classicalmusicians #flute #love #composer #bhfyp

Chance Munsterman - Shining Through Rock, Acoustic, Pop Rock Texas, United States For Fans Of: Coldplay, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Fray, Collective Soul, Lily Allen, The Wallflowers, Train, Vertical Horizon, Hootie & the Blowfish, Counting Crows, Five for Fighting, Tonic, Matchbox Twenty, Gin Blossoms, Matt Nathanson, Howie Day, Mat Kearney, Dishwalla, Rob Thomas, Jackopierce, Edwin McCain, Ed Sheeran, Journey, Adele, Maroon 5, Snow Patrol, Jason Mraz, The Killers, R.E.M. & Toad the Wet Sprocket Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #rockmusic #rock #music #rocknroll #s #guitar #rockband #hardrock #rockandroll #metal #livemusic #guitarist #heavymetal #musician #classicrock #band #singer #rockstar #metalmusic #alternativerock #concert #srock #smusic #drums #punkrock #punk #metalhead #guitarplayer #newmusic #bhfyp

SoulGypsy - Kindness Alternative/Alt. Rock, Rock, Acoustic Colorado, United States Overall Impression: Kindness is a new song by Colorado-based SoulGypsy. Opening with a laid back drum beat, Kindness lays down a tasty layer of funky piano, guitar, and bass before taking listeners through a chill sonic journey. The finely tuned rhythm section expertly keeps the groove interesting while staying in the pocket and letting the vocals take center stage. Singing from the heart, the vocals gently float over the band. The lyrics read like a love song, speaking of past struggles and romance and yearning for kindness and love. Overall, Kindness by SoulGypsy is an easily enjoyable, soulful tune that is guaranteed to make listeners feel good. Strongest Point(s): Few and far between, bass guitar solos are such a cool feature, and Kindness features a very good one. Overall, the rhythm section on this song is what gets this reviewer the most excited. The bass player deserves...