Matt Arthur and Dawson Gamble – “Heartbreak in Mimico”-This is as dynamic of a pop song as I have heard this year. I don’t just mean “for an indie pop song,” either. I mean that the production here is outstanding. It’s the kind …
Yearly Archives: 2026
Featured Single: Pop Punk LEGENDS MxPx have a new song out!
MxPx – “Panic Attack”-I wouldn’t say it’s obligatory for me to approve this track, but it’s darn close to it. MxPx was one of the first bands I ever loved apart from my parents’ music taste. I had a few really close friends …
Three dynamic songwriters exploring new textures in rock music
Leone – “A Train”-This is a mature sound with a mature message… and it absolutely slaps. The beat is as saucy as possible. There’s something about this song that makes me feel cooler just listening to it. It’s got some Bowie vibes about …
Three lively new styles of folk music that show there’s more than one way to share “three chords and the truth”
Holly Alisha – “Sunflower”-This is an adorable song. I don’t mean that to minimize it as like “cutesy” at all, but more to say the composition of the track has elements of twee and throwback pop music in just the right amount to …
Three brand new indie folk pop tunes that will remind you why you decided to subscribe to this site
The Strumbellas – “Hanging Out in my Head”-I always appreciate when I find a song that feels like it comes from my own experience. I’m no songwriter, but I definitely feel a connection with this feeling of being in your own head. If …
Three outstanding new indie rock tracks, featuring a new single from ANBERLIN!
Anberlin ft. Switchfoot – “Trenches”-If you’re an indie rock fan from a certain age group (mine), Anberlin is one of those bands you listened to a while back. You are probably excited to see their name again and… let me tell you, this …
Three new Americana singer songwriter tracks that add texture and nuance to this timeless genre
Elise LeBlanc – “Lavender Honey”-I adore a good toe-tapping love song. There’s a spirited two-step rhythm that keeps this track moving, which encourages the listener to take a spin on the dancefloor. It’s got vintage honky tonk energy right from the start. The …
Three alt and indie pop tracks to show how many definitions there can be for “pop” music
V!ctoria – “Late to the Party”-This was one of those songs that I clicked play and, not knowing what to expect, was absolutely floored on the spot. I don’t even know how to explain what I mean when I say “alt pop” and …
Three exciting new indie folk singer songwriters you’ll want to perfect your autumn playlist
James Freeborn – “Postcards”-I’m a big fan of a song that can open with such gentleness that still carries emotional weight. Freeborn sings with a gentle energy that makes me want to listen even more closely. Bringing a style along the lines of …
Three new Americana tracks that will put you in that timeless headspace
Heavy Diamond Ring ft. Gregory Alan Isakov – “Take Whatever You Need”-It’s not every day that we get a submission featuring an icon like Gregory Alan Isakov, but here we did. It’s easy to hear why Isakov agreed to be a part of …
