Bug Button – “No Guilt Regardless of being a Texas collective, Bug Button thrive in what they call the Midwestern Emo style. Quintessentially indie, the act are carried by lovely instrumentation and emotive vocals. Their upcoming EP is an exploration of relationships and …
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Three Near Perfect Summer Ready Tracks
Temm – “Summer Song” It is never too early to look forward to the summer soundtrack. With this in mind, let us submit for your listening pleasure “Summer Song” by UK artist Temm. Her vocals remind us of feelings we get on a …
The High Strung Sound Like a “Different Animal”
This Detroit act are one of the more interesting acts we have heard recently. Sonically, they sound familiar, even if they are in fact a “Different Animal” in their approach. It lands somewhere in folk rock territory for sure, but is fun and …
The Best Rock Tracks of the Week
Escape the Box – “Freedom, What Is That Anyway?” We are pretty stingy when it comes to hard rock coverage. Maybe we are old or maybe unimpressed with a lot of it. However, you can bet when we do cover it, the music …
Expressive Emerging Rock Acts
Tell – “Shoelaces” We like the easy going math rock style here. The instrumentation floats on, beautifully soundtracking the spring season. The act’s new album is due out this summer and if “Shoelaces” is any indication, listeners could have a nice quintessential indie …
New and Unclassifiable Rock Tracks
Reclining Nude – “She’s So American” Reclining Nude has some of the coolest vibes we have heard recently. Their smoky New York confidence drives quickly throughout the stellar track. It is a little difficult to classify their sound, which is why we love …
Oddnesse Has Us Feeling Love Vibes With Her Newest Gem “Drive Your Car”
Los Angeles songwriter Oddnesse is one of our favorite new discoveries. Her instrumentation is brilliantly quirky, while being succinct and incredibly compelling. Vocally, it is quintessentially indie pop and embarrassingly alluring. “Drive Your Car” is a perfect introduction to her style, which leans …
Expansive and Great Indie Rock Tracks
Good Bandits – “Hair of the Dog” This is a challenging track. The blend of styles and energy is combustible and we love every fuzzed out turn the duo make. “Hair of the Dog” is a nod to Iggy Pop and reminds us …
Favorite Creative and Unique Songwriters
Anna Jordan – “Willing” We have little hope for anyone who does not immediately love this artist. Her vocals are incredibly comforting, while her instrumentation is emotive. Her folk rock leaning is just right, even bringing in an electric guitar to show her …
UK Rocker Speelburg Gives us an “Invitation” to a Real Gem of a Track
Speelburg – “Invitation” “Invitation” strikes all our favorite indie rock chords. Occasionally dipping into early 2000’s rock, the track is impressively modern and upbeat. The instrumentation surprises with beautiful sonic textures and the act have the irreverent energy of Beck and Phoenix. The …
