Usually if the first line of an album is about being depressed, I’m going to say that it’s too melancholy and move on. But let me tell you, there’s a sincerity and believability to this album from Sam the Living that made me …
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Three tracks in the indie and alt pop space you’ll want to hear
Lina K.O. – “Back”-There’s a lushness to this composition that I absolutely love. It’s clear that Lina K.O. is a talented vocalist. The calm energy here definitely invites the listener in to a warm embrace. That easy going lyrical style urges the listener …
Three magical folk pop tracks that will bring joy in the midst of life’s struggles
Ella Clayton – “Honey”-If you’re a fan of calm acoustic folk music, give this song a play. Ella Clayton has one of those voices that makes you want to lean in and listen close. The lyrical style is charming, engaging, and softly romantic. …
Album Review: KC Jones – Queen of the In Between
In a world where genre boundaries often feel rigid, KC Jones brings a breath of fresh air with her album Queen of the In Between, embracing the spaces where musical styles meet and merge. From start to finish, the album is a captivating …
Three brand new rock songs that will bring some excitement to your weekend
Jaeyla – “potential love song”-This song has it all; there’s a connection of different music styles from 90s alt rock to contemporary danceable rock and seemingly everything in between. There’s a liberated energy to the main lyrical message that feels just right for …
Three indie pop tunes that will make you stop what you’re doing and listen
march – “45 (I think about this all the time)”-When I first clicked play on this song, I thought of it as an acoustic folk song. But honestly, it captures the same kind of indie pop energy of artists that I love like …
Three new indie pop tracks that will help you connect with the emotion of the genre
The Palais – “Do You Really”-Fans of chill indie pop are going to find a lot to like in this song. Showing shades of late 80s pop rock music, there’s a cool energy to this track that makes it feel like it’s not …
Three dynamic indie rock tracks that will get you dancing this week
The Marley Woods – “Good Times”-There’s an optimistic energy to this track that tickled my fancy from first listen. The harmonies are good, a bit of a hat tip to the mid 20th century power pop bands, but really the sound is most …
Three exciting folk singer songwriters you’ll want to have on your rotation
N.A. Parsons – “Lucerne”-I’d be tempted to call this “power pop” due to how much it has those syrupy Beatles and Beach Boys harmonies. That said, the heart of the song feels more like a folk song. It has a heavy lyrical theme …
Album Review: Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno – Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno
It’s not often that an album feels both steeped in tradition and remarkably fresh, but Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno have pulled off something special with their self-titled debut. This is roots music in its purest form—a celebration of Appalachian and old-time influences …
