Claire Uebelacker

The late 2010s produced a lot of interesting singer/songwriters, but among the more intriguing that I’ve heard in this last year is David Raybuck, whose record The Prodigal is raising a lot of eyebrows both in his scene as well as on the international level. A product of hybrid creativities and eclectic experimentation with some of the

There are a lot of different ways you can write a love song, but sometimes the most meaningful ballads are those that come at a slightly greater pace, presented with a brooding balance of humility and optimism. Beneath all of its polish, Johnnie Mikel’s “I Hope It Hurts” is one of these compositions, and it

In his new single, “Where Have the Heroes Gone,” Ryte EyE Ty showcases his phenomenal vocal skills amidst an atmospheric melody not typically found in today’s hottest pop ballads, and despite borrowing from some classical themes in the genre, there’s never any disputing the originality of his narrative in the song. Ty artfully straddles a

It’s been quite the journey for David Arn. He’s navigated through what would eventually become three of the more generously-labeled “alternative” eras in the history of pop music to come out on the other side of things sounding a lot more focused than the majority of his peers in 2021, and this is certainly evident

From “The Priestess” to “Empire of Dis,” there’s scarcely a moment in the new record Empire of Dis by The New Jacobin Club that isn’t driven by guitar power to some extent, whether presented in metallic or guttural punk tones. There’s a lot to be said about some of the poetic elements in songs like “In Crimson

While it’s impossible to peg one specific component of the new album Signs & Wonders from Sun King Rising as being the most intriguing of the lot, SKR’s voice is frequently the catalyst for catharsis most listeners are certain to hear in their dreams following a virginal sit down with this LP. In songs like “Lanterns on

Which Way Is Forward? is the second full-length outing from Ohio’s Ludlow Creek and the Midwestern based quintet impressive re-invention from an one-time cover band into a band surviving on their originals is inspiring. The band’s five musicians enjoy healthy and long-standing relationships with their band mates extending beyond the bounds of everyday collaboration and, indeed,

Iva Toric’s exponential development as a performer and songwriter continues with the third single “Trust Fall” from her pending second album release entitled Dead Reckoning. The San Francisco based artist hasn’t allowed the pandemic and its lingering remnants arrest her career progress as the singer/songwriter’s 2020 debut The Devil’s Mark made a big splash despite landing at the

Wildfire’s mix of occasional Robert Hale-written originals with inventive covers of classic country and bluegrass material. The longstanding bluegrass outfit, however, makes its selections outside of the box for their new album Quiet Country Town – songs such as Rodney Crowell’s “She’s Crazy for Leaving”, Elvis Presley’s “Help Me”, and Mel Tillis’ “Ain’t No California” are outside