January 2, 2019—At the end of every year, we reflect on things that inspired us over the previous 12 months and compile a list from our contributing artists. You can listen to a selection of songs via playlists on either Spotify or Apple Music. Behold, our annual list of music (mostly) that inspired us in 2018: Joshua…
November 30, 2018—Immersed in a gentle haze, Jennah Barry‘s “Roller Disco” spins like the intrinsic soundtrack to a sentimental memory. Finding its musical footing somewhere along the paths carved out by Harry Nilsson, Burt Bacharach, and Emmylou Harris, the song sways with a softly strummed nylon guitar guided by perfect restraint. Be it a brief and breathy flute run, the…
November 30, 2018—JOYFULTALK create music that isn’t immediately recognizable or even categorizable. The process is unique, the instruments are homemade or modified, and the sounds are distinct. You know this from listening to either of their albums but might still be curious about how it all comes together for Jay Crocker and Shawn Dicey. Fortunately, through an in-depth interview with Seattle’s renowned KEXP,…