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 …
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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 …
Buddy Wynkoop Make Post Punk “Relatable”
Buddy Wynkoop – “Relatable” This Portland act is a fun and endearing listen. While some might find the act a bit challenging, those who have musical tastes on the fringes of Talking Heads and Television, will find it refreshing. “Relatable” is a shouting …
Mattie Leon Shines on “Michigan”
Mattie Leon – “Michigan” The music of Mattie Leon perfectly captures what we do as a site. His beautiful songwriting shows an artist at the top of his craft. On “Michigan” we find a talent who is caught between the simpler times of …
Hayden and Feist Recruit Steve Buscemi / Matt Berninger For Star Studded Gem
Hayden (feat Feist) – “On a Beach” Take a celebrated Canadian songwriter and mix in Feist, Matt Berninger (The National) and Steve Buscemi, and you can count us intrigued. We love Hayden who is often referred to as slacker folk. Whatever style you …
Rock Acts Advancing the Genre and Setting the World on Fire
Hidden States – “Lost Waves” This is the rock we absolutely love. Honest and heartfelt, “Lost Waves” is dipped in the Dylan / Springsteen tradition. The UK act are driven by songwriting troubadour Adam Day who has a long history of emotional storytelling. …
Youth Sector: ffo Talking Heads / Devo
Youth Sector – “A Definitive Guide to Easy Living” There has been a resurgence of Talking Heads style post punk recently and we are totally here for it. UK disco rockers Youth Sector beautifully engaged this trend, while bringing a fresh approach to …
The Freshest Rock Acts
Bingo Boys – “Donuts” We love how combustible and utterly unhinged “Donuts” is. The new track from rockers Bingo Boys has everything we love about music: A solid punk ethos, energy to spare, and a tight sonic talent that left us wanting to …
