immersed in cool music

Me and my Mom I haven’t been here in a while, but I can’t let the day go by without sharing music I am listening to. Wilco’s song, “On and On and On” is so lovely and perfectly resonates with my heart on this special day. Today is my Mother’s birthday. Sadly, she left this earth 26 years ago, and her death is a painful chapter in my life. In order to move forward after losing her to cancer, I…

It has been a skinny minute since I last posted, but I am still surviving on the music I listen to each day. Somehow it gets me through the highs and lows of living. I am a forever fan of multiple genres, old and new. This spring, I am seriously excited about the creativity which seems to be bubbling up from the strangeness of our times. Here’s to the sounds and artists that give me a reason to…

Sun Kil Moon- I Can’t Live Without My Mother’s Love

My mom January brings so much promise and hope for the future. Turning a calendar page of a new year generates an exciting expectation that might not happen on any other month of the year. 2023 will be better than the past three years and I feel certain because… it has to be. I am open for change, harmony, honesty, and a deep dive in personal growth. But as the days lead to January 4th, I…

Celebrating My Blog Anniversary with New Music-Sadurn, Good Looks, Michigander, Automatic, Lawn, and Frankie Cosmos

Nine years ago today, I began a musical journey through this WordPress blog, Immersed in Cool Music. People said blogs were on the way out, and I questioned my sanity, but I truly needed an outlet and a place to learn about music. I can honestly say it has been a blessing in my life. I have met so many amazing people along the way. I will always enjoy the deep dive of learning about a song, a…

New Listens-Tomberlin, Slow Pulp, The Districts, and Big Thief

I am so lucky that my in-box stays packed with music. Wading through it all, I also comb the internet for buzz worthy bands, and new artists around the globe. I do all of the music diving and discovery so you don’t have to. Therefore, you can just follow and add a new artist to your playlist, if you happen to dig their sound. As your music listening friend, I am also curious what new artists you…

Come along with me as I look back at Savannah Stopover's Saturday performances. 20 plus bands in photos

Friday Night Standouts at Savannah Stopover

Well that’s a wrap, Savannah Stopover 2022 has officially ended. Sunday scaries are real. They are especially dark when you have truly enjoyed an epic weekend. I happen to be super lucky this time because I can take the week after and reminisce Savannah Stopover, while I go through hundreds of my photos. On a deeply difficult note, the entire drive home we caught up with all the fast breaking…

Savannah Stopover 2022-Saturday Favorites

Stopover 2020-Illiterate Light We are only a few days away from one of my favorite music festivals! Savannah Stopover 2022 is a festival which presents traveling musicians with a welcoming place to play en route to Austin’s prestigious SXSW Music Conference. This year, there will be five stages set up at The Georgia State Railway Museum. The festival is all about music discovery, and now it will…

Savannah Stopover 2022-Friday Favorites

Savannah Stopover is less than two weeks away. It is a festival which presents traveling musicians with a welcoming place to play en route to Austin’s prestigious SXSW Music Conference. Now is the time to prepare for the onslaught of incredible music packed into a two day event. Stopover is a satisfying musical meal of varying tastes and genres. There is something for everyone, and so many bands…

Listen to new music from The Beths

Photo Credit: Frances Carter I am posting The Beths latest release, “A Real Thing” in joyous anticipation of their sold out show this Friday, at The Masquerade in Atlanta. I first saw them perform at Savannah Stopover a few years ago, and it was a power packed show with lots of head bobbing fun. They are a high energy band that leads with stellar guitars, incredible vocals, and sing-along…

The Wombats-Fix Yourself, Not The World

I am always looking for music with a wondrous sparkle, interesting lyrics, and compelling vocals. This yearning led me to The Wombats recent album release, Fix Yourself, Not The World. In addition to the incredible album name, it is full of catchy hooks, danceable moments, and choruses full of ‘sunglasses needed’ brightness. The fifth full-length album for the British indie rock trio was recorded…

A must listen...Skirts-Always

photo by Charles Knowles Alex Montenegro is behind the band, Skirts. She is a young talented songwriter from Dallas, Texas, and even though she has been releasing music since 2017, her latest album Big Wild Oak has garnished some serious attention. Her first release from the album was “Always”, a low fi, soft, hazy, dreamer of a song. The melting guitar adds texture and depth to the…

Barrie-Happy To Be Here

Barrie’s debut album, Happy To Be Here, is ambient dream pop which bubbles over with pleasurable energy. It arrived in my life at the perfect moment to remind me how music can impact our lives. The album provided me with a much-needed escape. It has been one hell of a week. A swath of storms blew through Atlanta last Friday and my basement became a reeking cement pond in a matter of a few…

Top 20 Halloween Songs 2021

Halloween parties need the perfect music to set the tone. So, I put together my favorite 20 Halloween songs. Now you can have your very own updated playlist! Here are the songs with a playlist at the end. Highway to Hell-ACDC https://open.spotify.com/track/2zYzyRzz6pRmhPzyfMEC8s Black Magic Woman-Santana https://open.spotify.com/track/4YMQXzscifAREG0a7KNGhB Abracadabra-Steve Miller…

My favorite Ducks Ltd’s song off of their latest album, “18 Cigarettes” is jangle pop at its best. The fun beat is meant for an ear bud supported workout, a cross country road trip with the windows down, or even getting ready for a sparkly night out. The beat will give your ticker a much needed reinvigoration. The beat and tempo are powerfully enhanced with frenzied guitar throughout which keeps…

Slaughter Beach Dog-Safe and Also No Fear

From July 29, 2019 (Soundblab Review) When I began listening to Slaughter Beach Dog’s latest album, Safe And Also No Fear, I instantly connected to Jake Ewald’s songwriting ramblings and lyrical journaling. Each song provides a window to his world, through his unique perspective. His lyrical storytelling is compelling, introspective, and a masterpiece of his everyday moments.  “I live upstairsI…

New Music-Hovvdy Junior Day League

Credit: Adam Alonso Hovvdy’s latest album release, True Love, delivers good vibes and positivity. The album has their signature note of nostalgia and comes across truly heartfelt. I love it because it seems personal and invokes a sunny, breezy afternoon texture. A favorite song of mine is “Junior Day League.” Give it a listen. Hovvdy-Junior Day League “Low country, high speedFlag on a mailer,…