Bug Button – “No Guilt Regardless of being a Texas collective, Bug Button thrive in what they call the Midwestern Emo style. Quintessentially indie, the act are carried by lovely instrumentation and emotive vocals. Their upcoming EP is an exploration of relationships and …
Yearly Archives: 2023
Three folksy singer songwriters you’ll be surprised you don’t already know
Aisha Badru – “Inside”-There’s a cathartic peacefulness in Aisha Badru’s songwriting that I’ve liked from the first time I heard it. The light, wispy quality of the vocal always calms my spirit and makes me listen more closely. The piano chords set a …
Three alt pop tracks to bring some variety to your weekend playlist
Mindy White – “Somewhere”-When it comes to alt pop production, the use of space is absolutely key. It can’t be a full on banger or too subtle for the whole track. It’s a delicate balance. Mindy White’s track “Somewhere” has captured that balance …
Three expressive indie folk tunes to make you lean in and listen close
harry hook is real – “effigies”-No, my shift key is not broken. I’ve copied the stylizing that “harry hook is real” has in his name. This song is more sophisticated than what we typically feature. It reminds a bit of Water Liars, another …
Three atmospheric and charming new rock tracks for your late spring playlists
Modern Alibi – “Silver Spoon”-When I tell my friends that I’m a fan of indie rock music, this is the kind of song I mean. It’s got attitude, energy, and a punctuated style of percussion that begs that the listener move along. The …
Three talented singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your favorite playlist
Deathcruiser – “Superman”-I’m such a sucker for a good acoustic guitar with a solo vocalist. I think 90% of the music I listen to has this general acoustic folk style. Deathcruiser adds in some extra instrumentation, but the soul of the track really …
Three new rock tracks that show off the versatility of this timeless genre
Steve Stout – “Not havin fun”-Everything about Steve Stout’s sound feels like a bygone era. The effect on the guitars, the quality of the vocal, and the overall production style feels like a late 70s folk rock jam. I totally dig it. The …
Three genre-defying tracks that will appeal to Americana, folk, and alt country fans
Will Breman – “Craters and canyons”-There’s an inherent charm to this track that put my smile on my face from first listen. The string work connects with some older traditions, but there’s a freshness to the production mix that makes it really pop. …
Three absolutely magical alt pop tracks that will have you in a dreamy state
Rainlights – “Forgive”-From the time I first clicked play on this track, I knew it was going to be a fit for us. The vocal is really well done and the melody feels beautifully familiar. But the lyrics… oh my goodness… relational, accessible, …
Featured Americana Single: Jessie Payo’s “Bodega”
Jessie Payo – “Bodega”-While it’s not specifically a religious song, Payo approaches this song about a small bodega as a religious experience. The parallel of a bodega with a church, as a place of acceptance and spiritual significance, is really well explored with …
