Clubhouse – “Always Been You”-There’s a chill vibe to this song that defies genre; it’s a little pop, a little singer songwriter, and a little bit of narrative love song. The track allows the listener to connect with the lyrics in a meaningful …
Category: Indie Pop
Perfect Track to Start Fall With
Hannah Wood – “Lukewarm Lemonade” Hannah Wood has a voice that makes us melt. Her ability to croon will completely raise your spirits or break your heart. On “Lukewarm Lemonade”, the sound is perfect melancholy accompaniment, showing just how much of an undiscovered …
Three alternative pop tracks that bring unique energy to the genre
I Wish I Was A Punk Band – “Ash”-If you like dynamic production elements, you’ll find a lot to enjoy with this track. “Ash” carries with it some instrumentation that I don’t even recognize. I gather that much of it is electronic effects …
Three fantastic new artists bending and twisting our notions of what makes “pop” music
Lily Buns – “Grow Alone”-This is a song about being ready to go. The snappy pop instrumentation and melody lines will be recognizable for listeners. I love how the song packs such a powerful punch despite a relatively sparse (in a good way!) …
Three unique tracks with “pop” and “rock” characteristics that defy what you think of as pop rock
Daytime TV – “Block Out the Noise”-The rhythm on this track is definitely going to capture a lot of ears right away. The aggressive production mix on this one is fantastic. The use of dynamics from the vocal to the guitars and drums …
Our Week’s Best Indie Acts Offer Something for Every Listener
High Tropics – “Vodka Soda” We have covered this act for awhile now, but with “Vodka Soda”, the act are at their best. The upbeat alt pop style here is highly contagious. Emotive and endearing, the act have only been existence for a …
Three singer songwriters that blend genres for something special
Eva Snyder – “voldemort”-This is a song about disappointment and a relationship that didn’t work out. The writing style is really similar to Taylor Swift. In fact, I’d love to play this for Swift. I think she would love the angle, the emotional …
A pair of songs with “commercial alt pop” descriptions that will win you over on first listen
Taylor Lenz – “1800HEARTLESS”-The heartbreak song is not new, per se, but this version of it feels like it’s a fresh new take on a timeless style. There’s a bit of a pop Taylor Swift angle to this one, but it’s a different …
Three indie pop tracks that will bring some chill to your week
Tinsley – “Dust”-There’s a magical energy to this song that hits right from the opening. It’s got a sense of space that I rarely hear in other recordings. Tinsley writes with intimacy and connection, allowing the guitar and piano to create a real …
EP Review: Juliana Madrid – Afterlife
Fans of my music coverage over the past few years will know I’ve started to fall pretty hard for indie pop. Artists like Juliana Madrid have this incredible ability to capture emotions in a more atmospheric style. This EP Afterlife definitely does that, …
