Awolnation’s mastermind Aaron Bruno recently released the group’s third album, which is a welcome evolution of the band’s sound. Case in point, “Handyman” is a described straight up love song with some of the most personal lyrics of their career. Starting with a …
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Thursday Two: 2 Rising Songwriters You Need to Know
Amy Guess – “Sorry” “I’m sorry, sorry, that I’m not sorry” sings the Canadian songstress. The track is confident and enduring as she crafts a strong anti-love song on “Sorry”. Backed with the perfect amount of piano, her dark pop vocals punch and …
Three Catchy Rock Jams
Loud Forest – “Out of My Head” The married LA duo has a talent for creating catchy tunes. “Out of My Head” plays like a Matt & Kim track and is every bit as fun. They mix electro pop with textured rock drums …
This is What a Hit Song Sounds Like
Keels – “Cold Winter” The UK artist Keels, has an urgency that makes his sound extra appealing. Mixing Imagine Dragons style choruses with poignant lyrics, the act has tapped into an arena sized style that is sure to win many over to their …
Tuesday’s Best: Tracks to End January
TOLEDO – “Crane Song” This dreamy track from the indie folk brothers is airy and resonant. The two starting busking at the age of 12, and have made contemplative music ever since. “Crane Song” changes style halfway through and turns into a beautiful …
Saturday’s Must Hear Tracks
Vermillion Road – “Only One” Handclaps make a good song great. This one from the Denver alt pop band is sure to have you clapping along from the first glorious listen. Blending rock with a Walk the Moon style pop, the band has …
Portland’s Mimicking Birds Craft Authentic Atmospheric Rock on “Layers of Us”
In their latest full length release, Mimicking Birds dives deeper into the atmospheric, passively complex composition of previous albums while adding thematic structure that is otherwise absent in their first two official releases. In the four years since Eons, Nate Lacy quit his …
Four Provocative and Unconventional Tracks For Your Tuesday
Rosie Tucker – “Spinster Cycle” Quirky and clever, “Spinster Cycle” is a Joni Mitchell style rock jam about laundromat love. Tucker has a great talent for jumping between style and influences in the way reminiscent of Regina Spektor. Listeners can’t help but be …
All Things New: 5 Retro Fresh Acts To Know
Van Der Neer – “Everybody Knows” This one bursts into your headphones like a Queens of the Stone Age desert strewn jam. Even vocally, it reminds us of the seminal rock act. Yet, they tread their own musical path with “Everybody Knows”, their …
The 4 Best Songwriters We Heard Today
Kaptan – “The Hardest Part” The music of this songwriter could be used to teach a course on dream pop. His vocals are smooth and ethereal, while the bass works in and out of an almost shoe gaze style guitar burst. Catchy both …
