Off Bristol-based expirimental pop group Snails’ debut LP, Safe in Silence, “Jennifer Jones is an excellent lead single with punchy Kinks-esque vocal cues, fleeting guitar lines, a bouncy psych-pop organ, and string

New Jersey rockers Flight Feathers show off their roots rather nicely and immediately on “Bright City Lights”, where a high level of musicianship shows with a lively arrangement of guitars, keys, vocals,

Tranquil vocals and a simple synth line dance around slight percussion during the first verse on “Away”, though the immediate intro suggests a more expansive synth-pop sound that shows itself during the

“Virginia” is a gorgeous folk slow-burner and long-yearner from Tanya Gallagher, who recalls Ryan Adams’ style with her western-alternative approach and descriptive lyrical content, ripe with historical references and similes. Virginia steals

Los Angeles-based folk singer/songwriter Chords of Truth, AKA Jason Garriotte, pays homage to classic folk and Americana acts like The Band, Johnny Cash, and Bob Dylan with his sound, and while that’s

Los Angeles folk/pop trio The Furious Seasons created their concept album, Look West, was written throughout three months of touring in Southern California, with the sound showcasing warm melodies guided by gentle