Lost Woods – “Sleep” We would honestly be surprised if “Sleep” does not make Lost Woods a household name. Their beautifully crafted wall of sound comes back aces on their follow-up. This is quintessential indie rock. The track has a deep breath of …
Category: Indie Pop
Three poppy singer songwriters to provoke your emotions
Jack Kessell – “Let me forget you”-If you’re looking for an easy going folk tune that will have you reflecting on lost love, give Jack Kessell’s latest a spin. Something about his lonesome, crooning sincerity reminds me of the great Scott Avett. The …
Three indie pop tracks to inspire your midweek
Ali Awan – “Climb”-From the first time I clicked play on this song I was surprised by it. The energy is good with a groove that makes me move every time. But the vocal is just perfectly nestled into the instrumentation. You can …
Mark Fossen Offers Heartfelt Track for His Children
Mark Fossen – “Kid” This one made us a little weepy. Songwriter Mark Fossen strikes an emotive chord with his heartfelt “Kid”. The track is a sort of historic statement to his two children. After realizing the temporal nature of life, he felt …
Tuesday’s Best New Artists
Fly Felix – “Hope You’re Alright” “Hope You’re Alright” is moving and witty in a way few tracks are. The video is perfectly distanced for this pandemic age, yet it connects us as listeners, breaking social barriers with sonic movement. The performance, though …
Happy Mother’s Day, From Dax
Canadian artist Dax has been highly prolific during the last year. Yet, his influences and art are deeply rooted in styles pre and post pandemic. On “Dear Mom”, we hear the artist intentionally craft a beat heavy exaltation of his warrior of a …
Three pop rock(ish) tunes to get your toes tappin this May
Alex Bloom – “LA NY”-So we start off with a piano and guitar working together, but then a few bars in something happens where the melody takes a little turn… and the beat enters. By the time you get to the bluesy, pop …
Courtship Play to Lost Pandemic Moments on “Prom”
Courtship play indie pop in a way that lands with all listeners. Their craft of creating sharp grooves, will undoubtedly lead to more than a few head bops and hip shakes. Yet, what makes the act refreshing and talented, is their ability to …
The Tuesday Special: Great Tracks
Vilde – “Holograms” This is the sort of expansive indie pop that stays with you. The bass carries “Holograms” beautifully, with just the right amount of guitar echo. Vocally, the young artist knows how to croon in a way that makes you stop …
Three totally different ways to go about making modern soul music
GoldFord – “Ride the storm”-Upon first listen, I wondered if I accidentally clicked on a record from Stax or Motown. The composition and production are outstanding. Then… that VOICE. Oh my heavens. That VOICE. GoldFord has a lead vocal that is to die …
