John Calvin Abney – “Transparent Towns”-Okay we’ve reached the critical point where I’ve featured Abney’s music enough times that I’m pretty much at an “automatic yes” point with his writing. It’s easy to hear why I keep approving these tracks, though. They’re all …
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Three exciting new indie pop tracks that feel like a natural fit for this late August
Rosie H. Sullivan – “Don’t You Wanna Feel It”-This song has a real up tempo energy that feels genuinely inspiring. Don’t you want to feel the excitement of life? Don’t you want to feel the excitement of a “moment,” which for me seems …
Three unique tracks at the intersection of alt and indie pop you absolutely NEED to have for your playlists
Tora Luna and Dominic Johnson – “Olive Branch”-I’m not sure if it’s possible to smile wider than I do when I listen to this song. You can just feel how much fun the artists are having making this music. The instrumentation is delightfully …
Three new rock tracks that show the wide range of the genre in 2025
Leave Behind – “Torn Apart and Wasted”-You wouldn’t know it to see me driving my minivan to soccer practice these days, but I used to be a punk rock fan… mxpx, Relient K, Good Charlotte… definitely spent my time in some sticky-floored venues …
Joe Holtaway – A Necessary Folk Prophet For Our Time
Joe Holtaway – “Death to the IDF” This is a striking song that left me breathless. The songwriting is incredibly heartbreaking and meditative, and although Holtaway has became my favorite songwriter, I wish his songs were no longer needed. Lyrically, it speaks for …
Three new indie pop tracks to bring some energy to your midweek
Alex Crossland – “Cheap Seats”-If you’re looking for a chill, easy going singer songwriter then definitely check out this new track from Alex Crossland. It has some colorful indie pop vibes that really reminds me of Daryl Rahn. The lyrics are clever and …
Three For Tuesday: 3 Buzzworthy Acts
Essential Machine – “Waiting” There is an interesting dynamic with this Pittsburgh rock act. They have an Arcade Fire quality to them in how they sermonize while still rocking. In “Waiting” we find the act pushing back on a world on fire. They …
Three new tracks that bring out the best of traditional folk while adding a bit of modern flair
Cole Swensen – “less than what i need”-If you’ve been around my coverage at all in the past year, you’ve seen me talk about Cole Swensen… a LOT. To be honest, I feel like I’m almost running out of ways to describe how …
3 Can’t Miss Artists
chAMBER LANe – “Lost & Found” “Lost & Found” is the perfect self affirming anthem for our current mess of a world. The track is the product of an artist who is coming out of a mentally challenging time, and listeners are better …
Three new tracks that will have you wondering what year it is… rock music for old souls
Field Trip – “Shaping Up”-I’m not exactly sure how many genres are blended here, but it’s a healthy dose of psych rock with some indie pop elements. It feels familiar and timeless in a lot of ways. I really like the way the …
