… about wanting to be acknowledged: "One Foot In" by Temme Scott

Temme Scott After cutting her teeth in the industry as a teenager with her Baltimore-based band, Scott gave up pursuing music, discouraged by the inauthenticity bred by finding success at such a young age, and moved across the country to attend junior college for a few years. Taylor Emily then transferred to UCLA to pursue…

About the struggles of everyday people: "Hard to find" by Ali George

Ali George … is an extraordinarily talented singer-songwriter and guitarist from Bath, UK. He has supported revered folk acts such as: Martin Simpson, Steve Tilson, Nick Harper, and Rory McLeod. He is known for his intricate percussive fingerstyle guitar technique, his mellow, understated vocals, and his subtle, earthy song writing. His eclectic writing style encompasses…

Indie Folk Pop at it's best!: "Naked" by Makena Tate

Makena Tate Indie folk pop artist Makena Tate crafts songs on her guitar drawing inspiration from Holly Humberstone, Joni Mitchell, and her mentor Kate Wallace. The Santa Barbara native currently attends Berklee College of music where she studies songwriting and performance.  Makena Tate’s captivating lyrics, memorable melodies, and mesmerizing performances guide her audience on an…

The tension of feeling in between this and that: "Float" by John Joseph

John Joseph … is a musician and songwriter from Cedar Grove, New Jersey. He plays alongside the very talented Harry Smith (drums) and Gabriel Paiano (bass), all of whom met while earning their diplomas at The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.  Their influences include Bob Dylan, Pavement, Regina Spektor, and anyone who can…

Q&A Today: Irina Imme

Irina Imme An independent singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who mastered several different musical genres, Irina Imme has written over 250 original songs to date and attracted audiences from over 70 different countries with her catchy, original material. Irina released 2 singles entitled „When I Was Young“ and „A Sky of Gray“ under the name Irina Atanasiu…

A great piece of experimental Folktronica: "Counting backwards" by Tony Volker

Tony Volker … is a South London songwriter whose music is an unique blend of indie-folk, trip-hop and electronica. Volker’s songs are produced using a mix of classic audio recording and subtle, sparse electronics. He  delivers vivid imagery courtesy of both experimental, textured sounds and symbolic lyrics delivered with emotion and character. TonyVolker.co.uk   facebook   spotify …