Articles by mindymccall

Country swing is one of the most overthought elements of America’s favorite genre, but Janean Christine Mariani isn’t about to complicate her sound with a lot of overly [...]

If there’s one element of his music that Bruce Sudano isn’t afraid to tweak in the name of making a more complete narrative, it’s the tempo, and his new single [...]

Ginny Luke isn’t interested in rushing through the anti-cathartic grind of her stunning new pop single “Seductive Cinderella,” and she makes as much more than clear to [...]

Shapeless grooves find a special purpose for expressiveness in the new single “Brooklyn Soup” from rapper Uncommon Nasa this November, but I wouldn’t be quick to label [...]

Rock is far from dead, but even among those trying to keep its core spirit and values alive, there aren’t nearly enough bands making riffage their top priority. The big [...]

A good harmony is the foundation of every solid pop song, and this is all the truer of holiday tracks. Without unspoken chemistry between a vocalist and their surroundings, [...]

Over the years, we’ve heard dozens of versions of “The Little Drummer Boy,” from symphonic takes to more rock-oriented renditions, but in their cover of the song The [...]

Existential themes are popping up across the pop music spectrum, and if you listen to the dark and electrifying new single/video from Laura Davies “Do You Feel?” you’ll [...]

With an oversized beat to lead the way, Harper Starling leans into what could be one of her most dynamically vocal-centric performances to date in “Snow Cone Christmas,” [...]

After years lying dormant beneath the surface of a mainstream they had once dominated so fiercely, big guitar riffs are finally starting to come back into fashion, starting [...]

Dave Isaacs gets to where he’s always wanted to be and the view sure looks nice. It also sounds more than nice. The singer/songwriter and go-to guitarist thrills and [...]

Rory D’Lasnow will be around for many years to come. Nearly every aspect of his new release Songs from an Empty Room checks off the boxes you look for in musicians and [...]

The underground market in North America has been critically destroying the mainstream by leaps and bounds in the last few years, and it doesn’t take much more than a casual [...]

The five song debut EP of Jacob Kinniburgh’s Content announces the arrival of a formidable songwriting and musical talent. The Australian talent calls upon a variety of [...]

Elsewhere’s latest single “Call You Out” marries their rock songwriting chops and a rousing pop sensibility with memorable results. The three piece hailing from Boston [...]

Musician and singer/songwriter Electric E has long since proven EDM can accommodate and thrive as more than entertainment alone. The Seattle, Washington based author and [...]

“Too Far Gone” is the impressive single from New Zealander Arun O’Connor. Featuring a chorus that hooks you from the start, and a guitar that just shines as [...]

Rather than plying us with the typical pop vocal that has become all too common among his scene and those attempting to penetrate it, Brandon James is intent on giving [...]

A certain image or feel comes to mind when the word ‘American’ is in a song title. From Grand Funk Railroad’s “We’re An American Band”, to Don McClean’s [...]