Goodnight Moonshine – “What do you wanna know?”-This is a playful, sexy little song about hooking up. There’s an intimacy to the song that makes for a little bit of that nervous laughter and giddiness while listening. The flirty folk harmony works really …
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Three new pop rock tracks to bring some enthusiasm to this week
The Forbearant – “Can’t stop”-There’s an up tempo energy here that feels perfect for pop rock. The vocals are on point, the guitars feel festive, and the overall composition propels the song forward. It’s lyrically about moving forward despite how life throws challenges …
Three tracks that will have you pondering what “alt pop” is and why you love it now
Working Memory – “Witness”-Do you feel this beat? My goodness. It’s funky but also keeps things moving. Then listen to the harmonies… kinda different, aren’t they? I think I’m starting to get what alt pop means. It feels like a pop song but …
Three folk singer songwriters you want to follow this year
Max Garcia Conover and Ben Cosgrove – “Fadeaway Gus”-Stop what you’re doing and listen to this song. It reminds me a little of Ben Folds’ classic storytelling songs. It’s piano-driven and emotional. But I’ll be darned if we don’t all know a “Gus” …
Artist Interview: The prolific folk singer Joe Purdy returns with THREE albums this year
The last time I interviewed Joe Purdy was in the “before times.” It was before the pandemic. It was before a political shift in the United States. It was before so many things that now characterize our world. Life seemed simpler then and …
Three energizing indie pop tracks that will bring optimism to your week
Rikas – “My bench”-I’m not even sure indie pop is the right category for this song, but it’s so good and it’s certainly a few things… rock-infused and gleefully pop. The immediate and easy comp is to 60s bouncy rock music, but there’s …
Three Americana tunes that are sure to improve your week
Joe Purdy – “My loving arms”-If you’ve been around folk music for any length of time, you know the inimitable Joe Purdy. We’ve covered him here in the past. His recent songwriting has brought him to a fascinating place as a songwriter. The …
Three brand new rock tracks that will bring excitement to your late July weekend
Search Committee – “Frankies Rowing Machine”-There’s an up tempo energy to this track that made it connect for us right away, but it’s the quality of the lead vocal that really set it apart. It’s hard to find a band that can soar …
Three indie folk tracks to bring a chilled out aesthetic to your weekend
Torri Weidinger – “Her song”-There’s a beautiful, breathtaking sweetness to this track that immediately stood out for me. Let me introduce you to Torri Weidinger, a gifted songwriter and performer. This piece has an acoustic fingerpicked guitar as the baseline, but an absolutely …
Three indie folk tracks that keep the spirit of the genre alive and well
Amy Stroup – “Something good”-The first time I found Amy Stroup’s music, I was stunned by how good it is. Here we are, several years later, and I continue to be pleasantly surprised by the sweet melodies. This new track is exactly – …
