Zach Seabaugh – “I am only ever thinking about you”-If you’re a fan of acoustic singer songwriters, definitely take a moment to listen to this track. This is the type of music I mean when I tell people I love folk music. Seabaugh …
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Three unique new rock tracks that show the versatility of the genre
Chemical Sun – “Disdain”-I don’t write about much harder rock, so this is about the hardest you’re going to get from me. That said, fans of bands like Breaking Benjamin are going to find a lot to like about this style and sound …
Three exciting new folksy tracks you will want to put in your rotation
Lacy Green – “The Dreaming Kind”-If you’re a fan of an easy going acoustic folk style that still captures a bit of mystery, definitely check out this new track from Lacy Green. There’s a plodding, unhurried style to the rhythm section that makes …
Three new tracks that preserve the best of roots country music (FFO bluegrass, roots, mountain music)
The Rounder Circle – “These Days”-If you’re a fan of throwback country music stylings (and traditional bluegrass) definitely click play on this delightful track from The Rounder Circle. Something about the chording here feels almost ancient in its lasting significance. The vocal style …
Three alt pop singer songwriters that really stand out from the crowd
leo. – “never enough, never fair”-Ok hear me out now, but I think leo. is in the same vein as Dodie Clark. What I mean is that there’s a tender, emotive element here that makes we want to curl up in the song. …
Three tracks at the intersection of folk and rock (that have us swooning)
Jon Rowe – “All That You Are”-When you’ve been a folk and indie rock blogger for over a decade, it might seem like you’ll never hear anything new again. But behold, there’s something cathartic and moving about the acoustic guitar and vocal blending …
Three high energy pop rock tracks to power your midweek
Melxdie – “STATIC”-Something about the opening guitar solo to this track reminds me of 80s hair metal and I’m not at all mad about it. There’s a powerful energy that opens the track, preparing the listener for a quality lead vocal that cuts …
3 Emotive and Must-Hear Tracks
Field Trip – “Make Your Mind” The US act Field Trip perfectly capture a modern dream track on “Make Your Mind”. Soaked in sun and surf rock guitar, the group blend ’60’s pop with a more current indie psych rock style, with the …
Introducing a pair of genre-bending absolute BANGERS that you have to spin this weekend
SAMAH – “You Will Find”-One of my proudest moments as a music blogger was writing about Mac Ayres right before his breakout. I feel similarly about the smooth soul vibes of SAMAH here. This track is incredibly clean in the groove, the vocal, …
Three delightful new Indie Pop tracks that blend lightness and meaning
Surtsey – “Coast”-I could have just as easily saved this track for an indie rock article; it has a wonderful rock base that I appreciate a great deal. But these harmonies are divine and keep me coming back to this one. I think …
