Top 5 Songs of 2015: #1 – ā€œMulti-Loveā€ by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Originally appeared on the Music Court. I think it is reasonable to say most music written is about love. Love is an emotion that has such imperceptible power, it could carve a Grand Canyon into anyone’s heart. Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson wrote his newest album in the wake of a relationship’s dissolution, though the falling out is not with his wife.Multi LoveĀ is an autobiographical … Continue reading Top 5 Songs of 2015: #1 – ā€œMulti-Loveā€ by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Bells Atlas, Pegasus Warning, and Mark de Clive-Lowe

sngshows: Originally appeared on the Music Court. Last Friday, June 26th, was a big day. Yesterday I dedicated a medley to the Supreme Court ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges, but with that my day was only just getting started. That night, I also saw Bells Atlas give a life-affirming performance at the Lyric Theater. The warm up act was something to behold. At times, I … Continue reading Bells Atlas, Pegasus Warning, and Mark de Clive-Lowe

Top 5 Songs of 2015 – #2 ā€œHere in Iowaā€ by Korallreven

Originally appeared on the Music Court. ā€œHere in Iowaā€ is an objectively great song. The samples are all over the place, but it’s the story behind the song that makes it so special. This is a farewell song, and every part of it contributes to the legacy of Korallreven. Perhaps I’m being too dramatic. Korallreven are a Swedish duo, comprised of Marcus Joons and Daniel … Continue reading Top 5 Songs of 2015 – #2 ā€œHere in Iowaā€ by Korallreven

iheartmoosiq: On top of fresh seasonal tunes and new heart warming covers, this time of year also brings us re-hashes of prior years’ holiday themed music. It’s a delight when this happens, because we get to re-visit some fantastic songs that often never see the light of day during the rest of the year. Los Angeles based psych pop singer songwriter Dent May dropped a … Continue reading