Young singer songwriter Ashley Jana has an impressive amount of drive. The NYC based artist has released a steady stream of affecting pop tunes that continue to find their way onto shows and playlists alike. While we are careful to publicize a lot …
Category: Indie Pop
The BEST of the BEST From This Week
Field Division – “Manifest” This is not the typical track we cover. Yet, as soon as we heard the swooning style, we could not resist. Lots of descriptions come to mind: dreamy, hazy, strangely folkish, psych. All of these do little to fully …
Three modern pop tracks that should be on the radio — right now!
Kiri T – “10,000 ft”-There’s something about the vibe of this track that just hits right. It’s cool and calm, even though it’s about the flying feeling of falling for someone amazing. I love the bluesy heart of rejection amidst loving so much. …
Three indie pop tunes to get your feet moving this weekend
Blue Canopy – “Banji”-The funky poppy beat of this track feels like it might have been invented in the 70s, but the fresh modern production makes it feel perfect for 2021. I love the atmospheric energy in the background vocals. The sense of …
Artist Interview: Pop folk singer songwriter Adam Melchor talks new release “Begin Again” and his passionate fanbase
The talented songwriter Adam Melchor has been on our radar for a few years now, but we really think 2021 is his year. His songs are witty, charming, and can get your toes tapping. He toured with the incomparable Dodie Clark recently and …
Our Favorite Thursday Songwriters
Ashley Strongarm – “Pushing Daisies” Ashley Strongarm is one of the more intriguing songwriters we have come across lately. Her songwriting is tight, clever, and relatable, while her sound draws from folk and modern singer songwriter influences. “Pushing Daisies” is an outstanding introduction …
Our New Favorite Rock Acts
The Blue Stones – “Spirit” You’re going to want to stop whatever you’re doing and breathe this one in. “Spirit” is a beautifully tight piece of rock goodness that will have listeners engaged across the divide of genre preference. We were lucky enough …
TOLEDO: Storm Back With Impressive Indie Pop
At this point, duo TOLEDO have a solid grasp on their sound. It is incredibly dreamy and heartfelt, with every track a better exploration of sound than the last. Throughout the years, no band has been received with as much fanfare on Submithub …
Three “commercial” tracks with big hit potential in February 2021
RYD – “Take it to the limit” (Eagles cover)-Folks who have been reading my writing for a while already know of my fandom of the Eagles (much to my co-editor’s chagrin). I was thrilled to find this lo-fi cover of the hit song …
Three unique singer songwriters pushing genre barriers in 2021
Couchsleepers – “Monsters”-There’s a wonderful pop meets folk meets rock meets experimental energy to this track. The harmonies are my favorite part (a surprise to no one who reads this site regularly). I love the melodic energy at the heart of the track. …