We here at 16 Clefs, love Matthew Ryan. He could sing the McDonald’s Big Mac song and we’d love it. He is a prolific songwriter and artist who’s haunting lyrics match the intense and profound passion in his voice. Later in 2014, he will be gracing us with his new album, but in the meantime he’s released the song “An Anthem for the Broken” early … Continue reading NEW TRACK: “An Anthem for the Broken”
Often times, I try to tune out of the music world. There are so many people with opinions and so many artists with new music that every now and then it’s nice to just disconnect and not know what’s what and who’s who. I saw the name Twin Forks and chose to listen to the album because of the name of the band/self titled album. … Continue reading REVIEW: Twin Forks
On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Royal Oak Music Theatre, 99.5 WYCD held their annual Ten Man Jam event. Set One host, Jerrod Niemann commented to WYCD staff about how crazy it was to see fans already lined up outside the venue doors in the 14 degree temperature. He made one fan’s day by getting them inside to defrost for a few minutes and took … Continue reading BACKSTAGE with Jerrod Niemann
I think Mr LaMontagne has found his inner sunshine with the title track “Supernova” from his forthcoming fifth studio album of the same name. “Supernova” is infectious, catchy, and has Ray’s signature soulful and passionate voice. If you’re a fan of Ray, the happiness vibe to this song might be a little surprising. Especially if you’re use to the slower, heartache songs of Ray. “Supernova” … Continue reading NEW TRACK: “Supernova” by Ray Lamontagne
I am a fair weather Beck fan. I neither absolutely love or absolutely hate Beck. I don’t rush out to buy or listen to his music. I think with every album Beck has released, I’ve been in love with another style of music. In other words, Beck’s music and I have never had the right musical timing. Until now. When I first heard the lead … Continue reading REVIEW: Beck – Morning Phase
We are thrilled that our first interview is with Australia’s very own SAINT HUGHS. SAINT HUGHS is composed of musical masterminds, Drew Fellows and Nick O’Donnell, who are also in the band [26]. On November 1st, SAINT HUGHS released “EP-01” (read our review), which was written, performed, recorded, produced, and mixed by the two. Unfortunately I didn’t get to fly over to Australia to interview … Continue reading Interview with Saint Hughs
In love with this song. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr51afj7eJY&w=640&h=480] Continue reading VIDEO: Blurred Bynes
What a great cover of this song!!! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsRwFupHzdo&w=640&h=480] Continue reading VIDEO: Do I Wanna Know by Daley (Arctic Monkeys Cover)
From their BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqPATbDhrb4&w=640&h=480] Continue reading VIDEO: Stay By 30 Seconds to Mars (Rihanna Cover)
This is such a wonderful cover. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ-vU28uPb0&w=420&h=315] Continue reading VIDEO: Kings of Leon covering Robyn