Indie spotlight for May 14, 2017 (Show 150)

Amelia studied piano for many years and taught herself to play a hand-me-down steel string guitar. She started crafting her own melodies and marrying them to odds and ends of journaled poetry. Her independent songwriting explores the aesthetic of music, spreading a layer of introspective lyrics over a foundation of honest melodies.     @amelia__music

Emma Friedman's songs are heartfelt, organic, and showcase her ability to tap into her emotions and tell her unique story. Her folksy voice and style is reminiscent of Brandi Carlile with songwriting akin to Julien Baker. Originally from Connecticut, Emma now hails from Dobbs Ferry, NY. Her first EP “Full Circle” will be available May 12th.     @EFriedmanMusic

Sailing Stones is Irish-born Jenny Lindfors, now living in London and wrestling with the oppressive and unforgiving nature of city life. In the tradition of a travelling musician, Lindfors’ main aim was to give voice to her own internal landscape, chasing perfection as she sought to harness the abstract through her work.      @mssailingstones

Kodiak Deathbeds are Amber Webber and Derek Fudesco, whose mindful disengagement from self-perpetuating chaos culminated in their debut self-titled LP in 2015. Amber Webber is taking time off from Black Mountain and Lightning Dust for the time being to partner up with Cave Singers guitarist Derek Fudesco as Kodiak Deathbeds     @KodiakDeathbeds