
Fire and Rain: A Music Blog
2023 Song of the Year Winner
The winner is not a big name even if they deserve to be.
Single Review: "Leavin'" by ADENI
Acoustic R&B swoops in with a flourish on Adeni's debut single "Leavin'".
Single Review: "Meeting the Master" by Greta Van Fleet
I wouldn't call this rock ballad Greta Van Fleet's best work, but that's a high bar to clear.
Single Review: "Ghost" by Jamiliee
This exceptional song is a good reminder of how many talented independent musicians fly under the radar.
Single Review: "Love Me Like" by DimiG
This moody track is an anthem for the overthinker and those who aren't sure if their love is reciprocated.
Single Review: "Always Something" by WithLoveXavier (feat. Ayah Abdul)
This breakup track is a really good example of a duet done well.
Single Review: "Love Online" by Ama
I had to wait fifteen extra hours for this debut single because of the time difference. It was worth it.
Single Review: "Fire" by Aura de la Luna
Polished vocals and songwriting help to cover up some mediocre production choices on "Fire."
Classic Single Review: "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd
This legendary classic rock song is one of my all-time favorites with good reason.
Concert Review: Ayah Abdul at WithLoveFest2
A quiet, understated, but magnificent technical/emotional performance is a great way to kick off a music career.
Albums that Changed Me: "Less Wise" by Cody Jinks
Rough-edged, raw and yet pure in its personal observations and unsettling honesty, "Less Wise" was my true intro to independent music.
Classic Single Review: "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor
The song that gave my blog its name is a timeless classic and easily one of the most underrated pieces of music ever made.
Single Review: "Rainy Day" by Ice Nine Kills
Maybe I don't dislike heavy metal after all, because this was just a well-executed song.
Single Review: "Like I Love Country Music" by Kane Brown
I sure hope you didn't make the mistake of writing Kane Brown off like I did, because this is a banger of a love song.
Concert Review: Jamey Johnson and Blackberry Smoke (with opener Ella Langley)
Location: Centennial Mall, Lincoln, NE Date: 8/12/22 TL;DR: There's great news for the rest of the U.S.: this was the first night of the...
Single Review: "Addiction" by Ayah Abdul
This song is interesting, quirky, and short: in other words, a perfect debut single.
Classic Single Review: "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman
If you haven't listened to this song already, go do it now.
Classic Single Review: "Hotel California" by the Eagles
This legendary song holds up quite well even to this nitpicking critic's eye.
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