Cy Wheeler – “Nirvana t-shirt”-I was hooked on this track right away. The beat and groove of this track is immediately energizing. Then these lyrics… whew. They hit a bit too personally, with a focus on the dopamine that we get from being …
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Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country space that you’ll want for your playlists
The 2:19 – “Broken harmony blues”-The opening line of this song is about drinking away your blues. It doesn’t get much more Americana than that. The piano is the defining force of this song, but the bluesy vocals do a pretty good job …
Three outstanding tracks with the tag “dream pop”
We’re going to try a little experiment on this post. We’re going to open up the comments. We would like you to consider weighing in to the genre here. Is this “dream pop” to you? Jacko Hooper – “Getting no place fast”-With glowing …
Three indie folk tunes that are sure to emerge from the crowd for our audience
Darren Kiely – “Time to leave”-Everything about this track from the quality raspy lead vocal to the subtle harmonies are perfect for the type of folk we like to feature. There’s a punctuated, percussive style to the verses that keeps the song moving …
Featured single: Jetlag Jenny – “Loser when it comes to love” pop punk anthem
Jetlag Jenny – “Loser when it comes to love”-The comparisons on this sound are pretty easy — Good Charlotte, Relient K, so on and so forth. Actually, I find it hard to believe that this song is from 2023 and not the early …
Three stunning harmony bands to love in 2023
The Wildwoods – “West Virginia rain”-I love the harmonies on this track. There’s some really clever songwriting on this tune as well, with hat tips to other songs about West Virginia. The classic country elements play well with classic folk elements. The main …
Three acoustic folk tunes to add to your 2023 folk playlist
Brady James – “Empty promises”-This is a sad song about the broken promises between a father and son. The acoustic guitar work is really what shines on this one. The overall instrumentation and vibe of the track is what narrative folk music is …
Three contemporary singer songwriters that echo great songwriters of the past
George Pelham – “Better every day”-I’ve listened to this song several times and each time I think of the great George Harrison. The mix of folk and rock elements on the track feels good from start to finish. The energy on the chorus …
Three unconventional takes on “pop” music that will have you feeling some vibes
Scoobert Doobert – “Feels so good”-If you’ve been following my writing on alt and indie pop in the past year, you know this name well. Scoobert Doobert has a style that just works for me. It’s got a snappy, soulful energy and always …
Three unique rock tracks that bring different textures to the time honored music tradition
Cliff Whitakker – “Call me the breeze” -If you’re a long time classic rock fan, you’ll recognize this song immediately. It’s a classic tune with a lot of blues rock energy. Cliff Whitakker brings in some expressive vocal elements that makes for a …
