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18
May
Most of you know Brandi Carlile from her song “The Story” which gained popularity after several placements in commercials and shows like Grey’s Anatomy. There’s something unique about her voice that I love. “That Wasn’t Me” is the newest soulful single from the singer-songwriter. Her new album Bear Creek will be released on June 5th and is supposedly her best yet so stay tuned!
-Taylor
15
May
This cover of Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero” has been stuck in my head ever since I saw the remake of Footloose (don’t judge me). The singer is 15 year old Ella Mae Brown who’s producer and co-writer Seth Bolt is NEEDTOBREATHE’s bassist. With the backing of Bolt and the success of this track on the soundtrack, Ella Mae was recently signed to the Big Machine team. Her debut album will hopefully be coming out this year but for now listen to this stripped down version that is simple but beautiful.
-Taylor
09
May
Looking for a distraction from studying for finals? Look no further than this track from the Florida quartet Morningbell. “You Think I Don’t Know But I Know” is bound to keep you dancing (and not studying).
-Erin
Brooklyn-based quartet Dinosaur Feathers released their album Whistle Tips a month ago and it has quickly become a favorite at our station. “Surprise” is a carefree and catchy single with punchy guitar riffs and big choruses that will keep you listening. And how can you not enjoy listening to band who’s Facebook interests include only National Geographic and Star Trek?
-Taylor
(Source: Spotify!)
08
May
Passion Pit’s bringing back the catchy and an endless need to dance in a field wearing day glow, but maybe that’s because I saw them at a festival. The new song sticks to the upbeat, catchy tradition and doesn’t disappoint old fans. the rest of the album will be released July 24th stateside and will surely be the soundtrack of my summer.
-Kerry
04
May
You can blame the lack of posts this week on the end of the semester push, finals, and upcoming graduations for the majority of us at The Tuning Fork. We wouldn’t be able to be productive without the work of these artists though so here is an abbreviated list of our favorite tunes to study to :)
Movie scores, including…
American Beauty (and anything else composed by Thomas Newman)
Harry Potter (John Williams Pandora station, it will change your life)
Instrumental Music…
For that 2:30am dance party…
30
Apr
interesting and relevant article about the music-writing boom
27
Apr
These days, the Mad Men era is making a serious comeback. Texas-bred Kat Edmonson’s vintage sound and adorable voice is a refreshing addition to the modern-day music scene. On her latest album, ‘Way Down Low’ (released on April 10, 2012), Edmonson sings seven originals and five covers, striking an interesting balance between pop and jazz. Her catchy first track “Lucky” has already become popular through its use in a commercial and on a TV show. Make sure to check out her other tracks, each one distinctly different from another, including a cover of the Beach Boys’ song, “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times.”
-Rachel
26
Apr
The Lumineers, another group based out of Colorado, released their self-titled album a few weeks ago and their first single “Ho Hey” has been gaining spins on the radio. The trio’s album is filled with spirited melodies and heartfelt lyrics and has led many to compare the group to Mumford and Sons and The Head and The Heart. “Ho Hey” is the perfect foot stomping and sing-a-long song for summer but I encourage you to listen to the entire album too!
-Taylor
25
Apr
