Mike Simmons "Empty Holes"- Los Angeles artist, Mike Simmons, may be the gem we've been looking for. "Empty Holes," off of the album Sunburn, drips alternative rock from the 90s, with a slight country twang in the delivery, and an indescribable amount of heart embedded in Simmons shaky, strong vocals. Opening without hesitation into a catchy hook of "ah's," the tracks' melodies flow with ease from verse to verse. As simple as the construction might be, Simmons' soul bleeds from the hoarseness of his voice, ultimately capturing the moment between the crunchiness of the guitar. "Empty Holes" projects a timeless sound of emotional and progressive waves that instantly becomes a
