Tommy Nelson

Tommy Nelson (no, not the evangelical pastor from the deep murky waters of YouTube) is a psychedelic artist out of Chicago, Illinois.

Tommy’s latest single is entitled “The Psychic Cake Mix”. The iridescent track is a radical reflection of an individual who has taken the dive and eaten the forbidden fruit. Yes my friend, it’s a strung-out psychedelic slowburner that reminds us of nothing, really. And, we think that’s a beautiful thing.

So, if originality is what you’re after, Tommy, well then we think you’ve nailed it perfectly. If such a paradoxical word of perfection even really exists… Nevertheless, get lost in the hypnotic vibrations of Tommy Nelson’s freshest track off the old weary noggin of the creative un·con·scious.

As one may brood upon the ornate complexities of our supposed reality, Tommy’s latest track is intended to take the listener on a surrealist, melancholic sonic journey, enveloping us in cascading layers of brisk guitars and smooth synths that explode into a frenetic climax. Or so he once said…

Indeed, the masterpiece is a lo-fi, psychedelic backscattering of a feverish dream of sorts. A dream we may all be experiencing this very moment. In some form or another.

Tommy’s track “The Psychic Cake Mix” is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and just about everywhere else music is available. And, will also soon air on our radio show. Now hold on tight, and don’t let the bedbugs bite. We’ll be back soon.

Snowapple and Friends

In the current volatile climate with half the world on lockdown due to the global pandemic, every song we hear on the radio seems to resonate with a deeper meaning – and the same is true of Snowapple’s “Simple Things”. 

The vintage track reminds us of the little things in life we too often take for granted – like a tree shedding its autumn leaves, a cool raindrop, or a songbird singing upon a newborn branch. In fact, we oftentimes say goodbye to things much too easily, and never even noticing how much we cherish them until they’re gone forever.

“Simple Things” is an adaptation of Armando Tejada Gomez and Cesar Isella’s famous song Las Simples Cosas, which was immortalized by Chavela Vargas and Mercedes Sosa. Now, please enjoy the track.

Aside from the nostalgia, the track also urges us to enjoy the present moment.

For this flowing cover, Laurien Schreuder and Los Angeles-based producer David Ott assembled a unique line-up of musicians: Mexican harp marvel Malena Duarte and Snowapple members Cynthia Martinez and Osito Morro von Ropi were joined by top LA trombonist Ryan Porter, as well as Leddie Garcia on percussion and Thomas Lea on violin. All the other instruments were played by David and Laurien.

The track was recorded in a tiny studio in central Hollywood.

Because of the world’s pandemic crisis all of Snowapple’s tours and travel were cancelled, so we hoped you enjoyed this in the warmth of your abode. Please stay tuned.

Natalie Jane Hill

As a Central Texas native — Natalie Jane Hill began writing songs upon moving to the Blue Ridge Mountains. While Natalie was immersed in the primitive folk scene, she conceived her very own fingerpicking style.

After spending some time in the southeast, Natalie’s performances have ranged from farm festivals to eclectic house shows. Her songs are intricately layered with melodious and descriptive introspective thought.

And now, here is “Emerald Blue” — one of our favorite tracks off of Natalie’s debut, full-length record release.

Nature plays a significant role in the inspiration of Natalie’s album, while also providing melodious depth to each and every track. Natalie’s debut record is a poetic ode to the cyclical changing of seasons, as well as the memories that tie into them.

Using the natural acoustics in the studio space, the vision of the album came together quite naturally. Above all else, Azalea depicts passing moments, subtle revelations, and quiet truths. In short, an overarching truth of nature that seems to intertwine the artist with the natural world.

Natalie’s brother Logan Hill mixed and mastered the record at Hilltop Media in Redding, California.