Matt Costa – Matt Costa
Matt Costa has been creating catchy, simple songs since 2006. He expands his sound with his new self-titled album, displaying the perfect balance between simplicity and complexity. Although the instrumentals are complicated, most tracks (especially the fast-paced ones) are easy to become familiar with and are instantly likeable. A lot of the songs contain
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Matisyahu – Spark Seeker (Acoustic)
Matthew Miller, better known as Matisyahu, is an artist that has been building momentum for a few years. Combining reggae, alternative rock, and hip hop with traditional Jewish values, he is best known for his songs “One Day” and “King Without a Crown.” These hit songs demonstrate both his lyrical and melodic prowess, and his
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The Virginmarys – King Of Conflict
I first heard about this English band when I was surfing iTunes. It happened to come up in the suggested new music column and as I usually do with suggested music, I checked them out on Youtube. After the initial viewing of their music videos, I realized that this band meant business. Like a pocket-sized
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Tegan and Sara – Heartthrob
While Heartthrob lacks complex lyrics and diverges from Tegan and Sara’s indie roots, the overtly pop album is constantly upbeat and has powerful, passionate moments. A portion of the album is a brilliant blend of evocative, compelling vocals and upbeat synth heavy pop beats.” With “Drove Me Wild”, “How Come You Don’t Want Me”, and
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Captain Murphy – Duality
Captain Murphy’s Duality is not your average rap mixtape. Its first single was released by Comedy Central’s Adult Swim channel, the album was initially released as a hallucinogenic 35-minute video montage, and its 15 songs are separated by instructions to aspiring cult leaders on how to recruit followers. Captain Murphy, the rapper at the center
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