For the Love of Music
A beloved Stingray Corvette is the muse for Michigan duo Cal in Red’s latest exploration of obsession and toxic masculinity, with a intriguing earworm of a hook that delves deeper than an ordinary spry, dance-rock number.
Atwood’s staff share the music they’ve been listening to in the moment. This week’s roundup includes Lana Del Rey, Felly, Ellen Soffe & Aodhan, The War and Treaty, Lizzy McAlpine, Oddisee, Gyasi Ross, AlienBlaze, Lou Roy, Alone at Parties, Rutherford Royal, Levina, Social Drag, Creeper, & Sunday Lendis!
The Mountain Goats have joy exploring criminal themes on their 21st studio album, ‘Bleed Out.’
An altruistic anthem of compassion and creating equal opportunity for those in need, JayWood’s “Just Sayin” (ft. Ami Cheon) is a smoldering, soulful funk song ready to spread love far and wide.
Indie folk singer/songwriter Gregory Ackerman dives into his beautifully raw, achingly honest, and stunningly mature sophomore album ‘Still Waiting Still,’ an unveiling of the self that sees the 28-year-old spilling his soul through candid, heart-wrenching lyrics and soothing, stirring sonics.
‘Music Is History’ feels bigger than Questlove’s previous work: It offers a renewed respect for music’s and a nuanced understanding of world events.
Number One Popstar explores the lives of the rich and famous with a more honest lens on “TV,” detailing the ugly truths that lay just under the surface of the glam lifestyle.
A gentle, uplifting song of love, loss, acceptance, and renewal, Evan Effres’ “Paradigm Shift” balances grief and growth as the singer/songwriter starts a new chapter in life.
In Part V of our AAPI Heritage Month series, Atwood Magazine spoke with 14 members in the music industry, asking them to reflect on their own heritage, the relationship between music and identity, AAPI artist inspirations, and how we can challenge the music industry for better representation.
Niiice. pay tribute to Bruce Springsteen with a faithful cover of “Born to Run.”
Long based in Los Angeles, Novi celebrates her return home to Oregon with a lively and sympathetic new EP, ‘For The Wild Ones,’ which implores listeners to keep living the open-minded life.
“Dreaming of Bowie” explores the meaning and resonance of David Bowie’s music in reflecting on existence amidst the paramount significance of exploring human relationships through the dimensions of isolation, alienation, love, friendship, and memory.
Legendary rocker Neil Young digs up lost album ‘Homegrown’ from his classic period, both a painful walk down memory lane and a reminder of his unquestioned greatness.
With 2020 marking Goo Goo Dolls’ 35th trip around the sun and the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album ‘A Boy Named Goo’, now feels like a perfect moment to look back on an impressive career that has withstood the test of time.
Amsterdam’s The Tibbs rise with a tidal force in their fervent new single “Damaged Heart,” an outpouring of love and connection whose heavy grooves and sweet harmonies will light up even the most shattered romantic.