A Sea of Dead Trees – “Hannah” The slow burning intro into this track is exceptional. We felt a wide array of emotions, contemplated existence, and brimmed with hope all before the sound builds to its final note. A post-rock and shoegaze beauty …
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Quick and Timely Hit: Evenson “SOS”
Evenson – “SOS” There is something immediately enthralling about the sound of the young Haitian songwriter Evenson. His worldly sound is creative and expansive, while his vocals are soaring and affecting. On his new track, “SOS”, we hear an artist who is due …
Highly Compelling Songwriting
Radiochaser – “California Life” “A hopeful, post apocalyptic song about letting go of the vanity and greed that pervades everyday life” is how the songwriter explains the new track. It carries a level of optimism that is refreshing and needed during this current …
This Week’s Best Indie Rock
Bedroom Days – “Blue Notes” FFO: The National, The Cure First, the band name seems to beautifully illustrate many of our days currently. Secondly, their sound on “Blue Notes” is incredibly relevant and emotive. It is a definite slow burning track that trades …
Innovative Songwriters With Surefire Hits
Sherwyn – “My Mind” FFO: George Clinton / Talking Heads / Prince This has to be one of our favorite new discoveries. The music of Sherwyn is innovative, expressive, and danceable as all hell. Yet, it carries with it an impressive amount of …
Indie Pop to Dance Away Quarantine Blues
Sarpa Salpa – “Backwards Forwards” Covering this act for awhile now, we are continually impressed with the lively indie acts. They carry the sound of more established acts like Walk The Moon and Saint Motel. However, the act have a little more rock …
Can’t Stop Indie Rock
Neon Dreams – “Sick of Feeling Useless” If you want a tutorial on near perfect indie pop, look no further than duo Neon Dreams. Their sound reaches beyond genre and beyond the two exceptional musicians. “Sick of Feeling Useless” is a larger than …
UK Indie That Rocks
Glass Animals – “Dreamland” The psych pop act are back with a more matured and tightened sound. After some near death experiences and various trials, Glass Animals show just how deep their talent for crafting engaging art is. “Dreamland”, which is one of …
Paddy Dennehy Shares Brilliant “Feed the Full”
The music of Paddy Dennehy is a breath of fresh air in these tired times. The Irish songwriter crafts compelling tracks that tug at our soul in a way reminiscent of some of our favorites. His ability to weave stories of love as …
Can’t Miss Weekly Hits
Saint Nomad – “Nothing to Lose” “Nothing to Lose” provides listeners with a healthy dose of optimism. This is both needed and appreciated during this current time. “There’s a reason. There’s a purpose. There’s a plan in motion that I know will all …
