“For All Our Days That Tear The Heart” by Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler: Finding Value in Pain

Oscar-nominated actress Jessie Buckley and former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler team up once again for what can only be described as a cinematic experience for the ears. “For All Our Days That Tear The Heart” begs the question: For all our days that tear the heart, what do we have to show for it? Accompanied […]

“Sunburn” by Sylvan Esso: Indulging In A Good Time

It’s hard not to dance when you hear Sylvan Esso’s smooth and spunky new single, “Sunburn.” The entrancing music practically pulls you out of your seat and forces you onto the nearest dance floor. You’ll feel the beat pulsing through your veins, and your body might start to groove on its own.  The duo delivered […]

“New Animals” by Blonde Bones: Catchy, Psych-y Indie Pop

Blonde Bones are Nashville natives, though I wouldn’t have guessed by their synth heavy, psych-pop inspired music. However, I suppose any sound can belong to Music City. During my first visit, I attended a Tame Impala concert at Ascend amphitheater, Nashville’s waterfront jewel. Learning about Blonde Bones’ origins and enjoying the colors in “New Animals,” […]

“Time Will Tell” by Streeter Pool: Captivating 80s synth-pop vibes

Singer and music producer Andy DiSimone explores a retro sound reminiscent of the best 80s pop hits via his new artistic vehicle, Streeter Pool, creating a catchy rhythm and relaxing atmosphere that make new single “Time Will Tell” the perfect soundtrack for nostalgic souls. If you familiarize yourself with Streeter Pool’s debut album,  Nothing Is […]

Kiefer Luttrell on “The Wind,” Guitar Playing, and the Green Berets

Slowly sauntering through moody blues, Kiefer Luttrell’s performance on “The Wind” is a folk song with a unique sound. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Luttrell changes up many of the instrumental stylings of classic country with something a lot more modern, and a lot more West Coast. “The Wind” doesn’t feel just like a Southern blues […]

Intersecting fairy tales and emotions into a song with Susan Cattaneo

With her powerful voice, captivating melodies and finely-crafted lyrics, Susan Cattaneo is one of Boston’s most respected singer/songwriters. A compelling performer and vivid storyteller, Susan’s music blends folk, rock and blues with hint of country. Following up on the success of her chart-topping double album. The Hammer & The Heart, Susan Cattaneo is released All […]

Jacob Moon and how to highlight your melodies

Jacob Moon is a friend of the podcast and a veteran indie singer-songwriter who has been doing it full-time for over 25 years. His live show is a combination of his stirring originals and a smorgasbord of inventive covers, delivered in his signature one-man-band style. His latest recording is called ‘Under a Setting Sun’ and […]

Poetry, Comedy, and Tragedy in Songwriting with Colm Gavin

Colm Gavin is a Dublin based Irish singer/songwriter currently signed to BEO Records home to The First Lady of Celtic Music Moya Brennan. Colm’s first two solo releases (Your Endless Slumber/A Voice For The Urban Darlings) both reached reached number 1 in the Irish Charts at the time of their release. Singles from his debut […]

Neel’s Long & Winding Road: Neel’s Response to the Song Talk Challenge 2022

Neel explains his journey in writing his response to our 2022 Song Talk Radio Songwriting Challenge: a song with the title “Why Do You Cry”. Lyrics for Why Do You Cry – sketch 2 Lyrics for Why Do You Cry – sketch 6

The multi-media mind of Darden Smith

Open and empty. That’s how singer-songwriter Darden Smith describes the Texas landscape that inspired his creative new multi-media project, ‘Western Skies,’ available now. Comprising a new studio record, a book of photography, lyrics, and essays, and an accompanying album of readings set to music, Smith’s ‘Western Skies’ is an immersive journey. It explores a world […]