Easton Md. singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers became a viral hit earlier this year when a video surfaced of Pharrell Williams listening to (and loving) her song “Alaska.”
Maggie Rogers – “Alaska”
Pharrell was right – this is a breathtaking single from an indie pop star in the making
- Flock of Dimes – “Minor Justice”
With twinkling synthesizers and a gorgeous melody, Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner builds a gorgeous soundscape on her first solo album
- Bond St. District – “Yesterdays”
A new anthem for Baltimore city, because sometimes a smile is the best medicine
- Other Colors – “You Know the One”
Soft rock with a tinge of psychedelia, like waking up from a good dream
- Snail Mail – “Thinning”
Lindsey Jordan’s lyrics and voice cut right to the core. Baltimore’s bummer anthem of 2016
- Dan Deacon – “Change Your Life (You Can Do It)”
Fist up, eyes closed, dance my pain away
- Wye Oak – “Watching the Waiting”
This song, like the EP it’s on, is such a pleasant surprise from a band with seemingly no end of them
- Great American Canyon Band – “Only You Remain”
A love song that blurs the line between what’s real and imaginary
- Outer Spaces – “Words”
Cara Satalino’s soothing voice belies this poignant song’s punk backbone
- Horse Lords – “Bending to the Lash”
Challenge yourself and change your perspective. “Bending to the Lash” can be your mantra.
