Tommy Alexander – “Something light”-There’s nothing I can say to prepare you for how much Tommy Alexander sounds like Johnny Cash. He just does. The phrasing, the tone, and the overall performance feels like a reboot of the Man in Black. But the …
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Three tracks we like with the genre tag “alt pop”
Shallow Alcove – “Blonde phase”-About thirty seconds into this track you’re going to understand exactly what is meant by the term “alt pop.” It’s undeniably a pop flavor but it just doesn’t sound quite like anything you would hear on actual pop stations …
Heartstopping Indie Rock
Beryl – “Murmur” This vulnerable piano driven track is a stunner. Vocally, the songwriter is expressive and utterly captivating. The instrumentation develops perfectly as the track builds to a beautiful climax. Beryl will be releasing a debut EP shortly, and if “Murmur” is …
Three indie folk tracks to get the emotions flowing
Dan Pallotta – “The mailman”-We’ve been suckers for narrative folk music for a long time. Pallotta’s style reminds me a bit of the mid-60s folk revival. When the orchestral elements come into the track, there’s an emotional element that really takes off. The …
Three folk singer songwriters to add to your Autumn playlist
Atli – “Waterfalls”-Everything from the guitar work to the vocal phrasing on this track is wonderful. The composition of the track feels like a comfortable warm blanket on a cool morning. It’s about seeking connection with someone who is no longer “singing along.” …
Three indie rock tracks that capture emotional complexity while still packing a punch
Jaewon – “Slow death”-There’s a solid energy to this track that immediately made it stand out for me. The fuzzy guitars and the soaring vocal work together really well for an energizing bit of rock music. We’ve featured Jaewon in the past and …
Three Americana tracks that will be perfect for your weekend playlist
Joyce Harding – “Preacher”-If you’re a fan of plaintive folk singer songwriters, you’ll find a lot to like about Joyce Harding’s latest “Preacher.” The lyrics are about seeking truth and finding your way. The main lyric is asking about scripture that might give …
Three intriguing new singer songwriters on the rise
Lydia Kaseta – “I’m not in love with you”-The heart of this song is remarkable. The line “you shaped me into something that you thought that I could be.” Wow. It goes on developing this theme. It’s a song about someone falling in …
Featured Single: GZ Grant – “Timelines”
GZ Grant – “Timelines”-When it comes to indie rock, we are always suckers for good layered harmonies. When you add in some atmospheric guitars and some really out-of-this-world vibes, it makes for a trippy listening experience. Bringing together elements of psychedelic music and …
Three ethereal, dreamy indie pop tunes that you have to hear to believe
Lyrah – “In the leaves”-So this song is probably more “dance” than what most people typically expect from our site, but I absolutely love what Lyrah is doing here. The vocal is exceptionally good. The combination of the dance energy with the resonance …
