by Veronica DeFeo | Apr 12, 2018 | premieres, singles, wolf tracks
Soothing, well-crafted, and moving. That’s what Sammy Strittmatter’s brand new track, “When She Sleeps” is. This new song will appear on Stritmatter’s upcoming record, Get Out of the City, dropping May 18 via Palo Santo Records. The Texas-bred, L.A.-based artist has clearly honed his craft, and it shines in “When She Sleeps”. This track is heaven for anyone needing some great acoustic guitar in their life. The chords perfectly accompany the confident yet soft vocals.
Says Strittmatter of his new track:
I first tracked this song while living in Arlington, TX. For about five years, I lived in a house that was built in 1916 for the Mayor. It was the first house built in the South Center Street Historic District. The house was all wood, so it had amazing acoustics in every room. Also, it had this stunningly tall stairwell, and I would place microphones at the very bottom, top, and in between, capturing a unique natural reverb. It was an inspiring place to think and create, which led to me writing the guitar part for this song.
“When She Sleeps” is not a track you’ll want to miss out on, so give it a listen today.
Watch for Get Out of the City, out May 18. Stay connected with Sammy Strittmatter:
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by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Apr 12, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Leftover Salmon is a American band from Boulder, Colorado that has spent over 30 years on the road together. This time, the band has returned again with their latest single “Southern Belle”. “Southern Belle” is a song mixed with a folksy sound and a heartbreaking end to a romance. The song has a mix of piano and banjo, giving just the right beat to back up the song.
The song and the video, gives the band a fresh new sound and look. The video for the song gives off great visuals and shows different angles of beauty. The music video for “Southern Belle” matches perfectly with the message of the song.
Although Leftover Salmon has been gone for a little while, “Southern Belle” proves that the band still has its flare.
by Madison Blom | Apr 12, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Having brought her a-game on some of the grandest stages all over the country, R&B artist Jada has officially won over the hearts of fans all over the world. Recently, this young artists has been awarded likes from Complex, Highsnobiety, BEAT and more on the back of “Keep Cool” earlier in the year. However, Jada is proving to the music community that she is not a one hit wonder, but has much to offer. With the release of her new catchy single, “Sure.” Like most of her other music, “Sure” is full of lush vocals and dreamy synth beats that addict the listener instantaneously. Not only does Jada have the vocal skills of an artist far beyond her experience, the production of her tracks are of the highest quality. Already, her new single has gathered the attention of fans around the globe and has racked up a whopping 50 thousand streams since the release.
When speaking of her new track Jada says, “’Sure‘ is about love between two human beings, where one do not dare to initiate the relation, but the other part is totally convinced that the relationship is the completely right thing”. Packed with so much emotional power and skill, Jada’s new hit is sure to quickly rise to the top of fan’s playlists, not only in her home country of Denmark, but throughout the world.
by Abby Trapp | Apr 12, 2018 | albums, review, wolf tracks
The cool thing about writing for a music magazine is that you get a first look at new music. I recently had the opportunity of listening to Anton Barbeau‘s latest album Natural Causes, which will be released April 13th on Beehive. My favorite track is iconically titled “Summer of Gold.” About a minute in, all I could think about was open road and as I write this I just hit the lyric “Steal a car, hit the road.” “Summer of Gold” takes you back to old America— a simpler time of road trips, convertibles, and cheap motels. The album has a range of fifteen tracks, starting with “(preamble)” and ending with “(ultimate outro).”
One thing to be noted of this album is Anton’s voice as he has a great vocal range. While “Summer of Gold” is my personal favorite, it’s tracks like “It’s The Coffee that Makes The Man Go Mad” and “Magic Sandwiches” that remain equally quirky and unique. The creativity on this album is also seen in the not two, but four intros/outros. “(Preambiguation)” and “(penultimate outro)” are interesting breaks that seamlessly make the album come together.
The Berlin based artist himself has a few words on Natural Causes:
My previous record, Magic Act, was my first on LP. It’s also an album I see in either an alpha or omega role, an introduction for new fans and a sparkly reminder to those that have tried to follow me for a while. Surviving the 2016 election AND turning 50, I’m treating Natural Causes like it’s my second album. The songs I remade are there for personal reasons, enough said. Magazine Street happened to be the first track on my first ever CD, so everything’s come a bit full-circle, as it were.
Stay tuned for the album release on April 13th and keep up with Anton Barbeau here.
by Chad Bennett | Apr 12, 2018 | snapshot, visual
Minnesota Blues Challenge Winner Ken Valdez performed at the 2018 Winter Blues Fest in Des Moines on February 10. The New Mexico native was also joined on stage by Kevin “BF” Burt.
by Abby Trapp | Apr 12, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Rachael Cantu just released her refreshing video for the latest track “You’re the Most.” The video opens in a kitchen with a girl sitting in her kitchen pondering life. The scene then cuts to the sink where we see roses and a pink cake batter being mixed (baking a cake for a lover is my suspect). Cut to an adorable girl in pink, smiling while walking down the street. Then the cutest thing happens. Both parties meet in front of a rose bush. Sometimes staring at each other, sometimes hugging. This video is a very candid depiction of what it means to “start falling in love with someone.” There are always conflicting feelings of that point when one starts being vulnerable with someone which is why the lyrics state “I’m a loner, that I’ll own it–you’re the most I’ve ever wanted.”
Keep up with Rachael Cantu here.
by Abby Trapp | Apr 11, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
San Jose based artist, Someya just released her latest track “You Saved Me.” The alt-pop artist not really shows off herv vocals, but her ability to write. “You Saved Me” is not a ballad, but more of an exaltation—a hymn even. The song starts off “Eventually they’ll learn the truth,” which sounds as if it’s about to a diss track to a former lover. Quite the opposite however. Someya’s voice borders on creepy – yet beautiful – as she proclaims, “When the night grows cold, I know you’re always there, I know you’ll always care–you are my prayer,” and at times “You Saved Me” feels like a hungry obsession. On “You Saved Me” Someya really shows us her ability to be diverse in her writing and her vocals. She takes lyrics that are meant to be happy making them feel daunting and serious.
Keep up with Someya here.
by Madison Blom | Apr 11, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Breaking out of the mold and into the limelight that is so highly sought after is fresh new band The Hails. Over the past few months, Robbie Kingsley (lead vocals), Dylan McCue (guitar), Franco Colari (vocals and guitar), Andre Escobar (base) and Zach Levy (drums) have taken their raw talent and turned it into a new single that has now reached over 150 thousand fans in less than one month. Their latest single, “Younger,” alone has created a name for this young group in the music industry that is not soon to be forgotten.
Since the release, streaming stats have flown through the roof which landed them the #1 spot on Hype Machine over the past few days. This hot new single has won over the hearts of fans and critics alike with its alternative rock rhythms and 70’s groove throwback vibes. Not only do they put a fresh twist on a classic sound that has been loved for decades, but they are also able to add their own unique flare that has set them apart from the rest of the alt rock community. Another stunning aspect of The Hails is their high levels of confidence in their live performances that blows fans away and far surpasses their competitors. No doubt this is a group to keep an eye on as they continually grow and fill the expectations that they have set for themselves.
Don’t miss out on any of The Hails’ new music! Follow them on their official website!
by Veronica DeFeo | Apr 11, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Need to forget about your worries? We’ve got just the song for you. Molly Moore has just released her brand new track, “No Stress”, which appears on her upcoming EP, Third Eye High. The L.A. singer-songwriter has worked as a solo artist, a member of Cosmos & Creature, and has written for the likes of Lea Michele, EXO, and Jesse McCartney. Moore’s new track is just as the title suggests: easygoing, stress-free, and laid back. Splashes of electronica on a pop canvas make for a delightfully fun yet relatable track.
Says Moore: “Self reflection can be hard, especially in a time when everyone wants to filter the best part of their story/image forward, but I try and find power in confronting the less comfortable things. Dealing with human emotions isn’t always easy but I do think that we innately want to help each other. I want my music to leave people with hope amidst the ‘reality’ we are faced with.”
Moore does a fantastic job of appealing to the tension that we all face in daily life, providing a temporary escape with “No Stress”.
Keep up with Molly Moore:
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