Matt Tiegler-I Wanna Start A Religion (With You)

If you’re feeling down in the dumps because the Autumn Equinox just passed and there wasn’t a new Weezer EP to coincide with the changing season, this might be your lucky day. Matt Tiegler’s newest album, Hands Free Down Hill, is coming soon and it’s bringing that wonderful power pop sound along. This is Tiegler’s third studio album, and a great departure from his previous … Continue reading Matt Tiegler-I Wanna Start A Religion (With You)

Astrid Cordes-Surrender

In the decade of so that I’ve been writing about music, I’ve covered a fair amount of songs about children and parenthood. I don’t think that at any point in that time I heard an artist give themselves over so fully to the joys of that responsibility as Astrid Cordes. The Danish singer/songwriter has put together “Hurry Up And Kiss Me While The Baby’s Still … Continue reading Astrid Cordes-Surrender

Jonny Strykes-All The Way Home/Gimme A Sign

A month or so ago I got my first listen to the music of Jonny Strykes with two songs that provided a little taste of his talents, but left me wanting more. Fortunately, he has followed those tracks with two tracks that feel more confident and sharp. These tunes that make up his latest double single slide right into my wheelhouse of synth pop and … Continue reading Jonny Strykes-All The Way Home/Gimme A Sign

Nils Bloch-I Blink You Disappear

It’s been about a year since Nils Bloch released his debut EP, In Amber Light. Now he’s preparing his first full-length album, which will feature this single, “I Blink You Disappear.” I was a big fan of his output in 2022, and his initial offering of 2023 stands up to the high bar he set. While the summer is generally a time for bangers and … Continue reading Nils Bloch-I Blink You Disappear

eee gee-ghost house

A couple of years ago I double-dipped and posted two singles from eee gee about a month apart. I hate to do that normally, but the music was too good to keep to myself. She put out her debut album, Winning, last year. Her second, SHE-REX, is coming out September 1st. “ghost house,” the latest single, offers a little glimpse of what’s to come at … Continue reading eee gee-ghost house