Speelburg – “Invitation” “Invitation” strikes all our favorite indie rock chords. Occasionally dipping into early 2000’s rock, the track is impressively modern and upbeat. The instrumentation surprises with beautiful sonic textures and the act have the irreverent energy of Beck and Phoenix. The …
Yearly Archives: 2023
Buddy Wynkoop Make Post Punk “Relatable”
Buddy Wynkoop – “Relatable” This Portland act is a fun and endearing listen. While some might find the act a bit challenging, those who have musical tastes on the fringes of Talking Heads and Television, will find it refreshing. “Relatable” is a shouting …
Featured Single: Maximilien Gomart – Only A Few Steps Away
Maximilien Gomart – “Only A Few Steps Away”-A well played piano with a chilled out beat gets the song going on this unique track from Maximilien Gomart. It’s a dash of pop with some intriguing folksy elements as well. The overall sound feels …
Featured Single: Cole Swensen – “Boy from your magazine”
Cole Swensen – “Boy from your magazine”-We’ve been covering Cole Swensen for a while now, but after this most recent find I had to dig in a bit more on his work. I checked out his Instagram, which is incredible. It captures his …
Featured Single: Taylor Burlage – “Gone Sometimes”
Taylor Burlage – “Gone Sometimes”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I could feel the Americana soul emanating from it. Burlage has a sincere vocal style that we’re certainly happy to support. The expressive fiddle work in the background creates …
Three indie rock tracks that will upend your assumptions about the genre
Bad Ape – “I want to fly”-The dynamic production on this song is absolutely impressive. I’ve been covering indie rock for over a decade and this is one of the best tracks I’ve heard in terms of pure production. I appreciate how the …
Three tracks with a delightful spin on the indie folk genre
Dan Croll – “Talk to you”-The first time I tried to write about this song, I spent the entire time dancing in my chair instead of actually writing. I feel like that’s a pretty good assessment of how I feel about the song. …
Three folk rock tracks that will get your toes tapping
Fantastic Cat – “Keep me in your heart”-Take a Tom Petty vibe with a dash of Dylan’s styling and you have this track from Fantastic Cat. I realize those are some big names to drop, but I guarantee you’ll hear it by the …
Mattie Leon Shines on “Michigan”
Mattie Leon – “Michigan” The music of Mattie Leon perfectly captures what we do as a site. His beautiful songwriting shows an artist at the top of his craft. On “Michigan” we find a talent who is caught between the simpler times of …
Three singer songwriters that bring a creative spin to their emerging new music
Mori – “Georgia”-I’m not gonna say it… I’m not gonna say it… ok, this song reminds me a lot of Dodie Clark and Tessa Violet. But please… listen to Mori for her own style and substance. There’s such a gorgeous sweetness to this …
