Maggie Pope – “Radio song”-There’s a calming style to the acoustic guitar on this track that’s sure to appeal to a lot of listeners. If you’re looking for a song for a relaxing playlist, you can’t do much better than this from Maggie …
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Three brand new rock tunes showing the versatility of the genre
Common Goldfish – “Shout louder”-If you’re looking for a slick groove and an atmospheric psych rock vibe, check out this track from Common Goldfish. With psych I always comp to Pink Floyd, but really Common Goldfish kind of have their own thing going …
Three “alt pop” tracks that have us chilling out and throwing away the genre rules
Claire Connors – “Alone again”-Whew. “How could you treat me like that? Thought I wanted you so bad.” This is a heartbreak song. It’s also an angry song about someone who was not a good person in a relationship. It’s a special kind …
Three indie rock tracks to throw on your weekend playlist and enjoy
Cardinal Bloom – “She’s just a friend”-That line “show me your favorite songs” is kind of a mantra around here. It’s certainly a major theme throughout my life and very relatable in this song. The scenes in the song about being romantic with …
Three folk singer songwriters for your chill acoustic playlists
Wolf van Elfmand – “Heavy”-There’s a calming acoustic sentiment at the core of this track that is sure to catch a lot of listeners’ attention. The lyrics roll nicely from concept to concept. The main idea is about having someone weigh heavy on …
Three Americana tracks to help get you through this mid week
CJ Williams – “Running backwards”-I was hooked on this song the first time I heard it. I like everything from the beat to the guitar work and of course the expressive vocal. The whole thing comes together for something that feels like it …
Three tracks that leave genre conventions behind and captivate audiences
Ray Turner – “Friendly Fire”-Whether you call it alt or R&B, this track from Ray Turner brings some absolute heat. It’s got a great beat, some nice guitar licks, and a lot of attitude. It’s the kind of track that you feel as …
Three thoughtful and evocative folk singer songwriter pieces you need to hear
The Light the Heat – “Morning Light”-There’s an acoustic energy to this track that provides a sweet bed for the rest of the song to emerge. The lyrics are beautiful, evoking thoughts of someone who is your “morning light” and shines through the …
Three singer songwriters you’ll want for a calming playlist
Lewis Knaggs – “I’ll survive”-It’s hard to put a genre tag on this song because it has elements of pop, folk, and of course the amorphous term “singer songwriter.” Here’s what I do know about this song, though. It’s beautiful. Knaggs has the …
Three energetic modern indie pop songs to liven up your playlists
Coyote Island – “Long Way Down”-When you tell your friends that you listen to indie pop rock music, this is what you mean. This is about the cleanest example of indie pop rock that I could possibly find. It’s got a great hook, …
