High Tropics – “Vodka Soda” We have covered this act for awhile now, but with “Vodka Soda”, the act are at their best. The upbeat alt pop style here is highly contagious. Emotive and endearing, the act have only been existence for a …
Yearly Archives: 2023
Three brand new rock tracks with a pop style that’s going to get you singing along
SUCKERPUNCH! – “Game Time”-As a rock fan and life long gamer, I definitely find a lot to enjoy with a song like this. The vocal mix on the chorus is really good. The imagery blends together sports with a relationship. It’s ultimately about …
Song of the Year Frontrunner: Jeffrey Martin – “There Is A Treasure”
Jeffrey Martin – “There Is A Treasure”-I thought after probably 15 or 20 listens, I’d be ready to write about this song without feeling too much emotion to know what to say. I was wrong. *pause* Maybe the best way to explain how …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country vein that will absolutely make your day
Nightingale Radio – “Savannah”-This is a heartache song with the sorrow of an old time photograph. The expressive vocal style on this one immediately stood out to me. The lyrics are about being in “awe” of “the way you made the words lilt.” …
Three singer songwriters that blend genres for something special
Eva Snyder – “voldemort”-This is a song about disappointment and a relationship that didn’t work out. The writing style is really similar to Taylor Swift. In fact, I’d love to play this for Swift. I think she would love the angle, the emotional …
Indie Folk Album Review: Dustin McKamie’s new A Good Man Down
From the first bright notes on “Oh My My” listeners are going to think of indie folk pop acts like the Lumineers. I invite you to lean into this album and find some other elements as well. This is definitely a great time …
Three exciting new Americana tracks to show the vitality of the genre
Jackson Harden – “Dakota Blue Moon”-Fans of traditional country music are going to find a lot to like from this tune by Jackson Harden. There’s a nice easy going swing to the track, confessional lyrics, a killer steel guitar, and an overall timeless …
A pair of songs with “commercial alt pop” descriptions that will win you over on first listen
Taylor Lenz – “1800HEARTLESS”-The heartbreak song is not new, per se, but this version of it feels like it’s a fresh new take on a timeless style. There’s a bit of a pop Taylor Swift angle to this one, but it’s a different …
Three folk singer songwriters to make your late August better
N. Kerbin – “Dream of Me”-The atmospheric quality of this song appeals immediately. The effect on Kerbin’s vocal makes it resonate well throughout the track. If you’ve ever dreamt of a friend, especially a romantic friend, this song will definitely connect. The “dream …
Three rock tracks to liven up the weekend for our faithful readership
**Before I write about these three artists, let me just say thank you to the OGs who have been around since the early days. We’re so grateful we get to do what we do. If there’s ever been an artist you loved because …
