Two-Man Giant Squid – “Progress” If we were in charge of programming a hip radio station, this would be blaring each hour. It makes us simultaneously want to dance and rage in equal measure. The Brooklyn act have a post punk flare to …
Category: Indie Pop
“The Best Day of My Life” is the Best Song of the Year
N. Kerbin – “The Best Day of My Life” This is a deeply emotive track that showcases a rare folk songwriting talent. When I first heard it, I cried unapologetically. I can count on one hand the amount of times a song has …
A pair of indie singer songwriters with a sound that is ready for commercial radio
Lily Moore – “Summer”-The easy comp for Lily Moore’s vocal is Adele. No, that’s not a misprint. She really sounds like Adele! This song has a pop energy that is sure to find a wide supportive audience. The rhythm is moving, energetic, and …
Three unconventional tracks to show the versatility of the “pop” genre (when you’re not listening to the radio)
Certainly So – “Tired for a living”-Everything from the understated guitar to the inflection in the lead vocal makes this song feels like an “alt” track. This isn’t the grungy, belabored style of alt music though. This is a bright style of rock …
This Week’s Best Indie Rock Gems
Blonde Bones – “Bad Dreams” Happy official start of summer! We cannot think of a better way to kick off the warm season than with this perfect track. “Bad Dreams” has a cool indie sound and an incredible croon to match. This is …
Three creative, innovative, and engaging examples of indie pop music
Devon Cole – “1-800-GOT-STRESS”-There’s an infectious pop energy to this song. It’s got a delightfully flippant way of dealing with something that we all face; stress. Some of us are feeling this more than others, but it’s a really powerful sentiment. It’s about …
Three indie pop tunes to bring a little excitement to this early summer
Paul Cherry feat. Kate Oblinger – “OBO”-This song has it all; elements of pop, jazz, and funk all meet in this expressive indie pop with tons of eclectic energy. I love the way the chord changes roll together for a truly unique style. …
Perfect New Tracks for Summer and Beyond
John Griffin McKay – “Cooler Now” We love the Arctic Monkeys style rock here. McKay thrives with clever lyrics and Beatles style instrumentation. The Memphis based artist shows his hard-fought talent and creativity on “Cooler Now”, which we believe is a near perfect …
Three alternative forms of chilled out pop rock music that you’ll want to hear immediately
Haizen – “Buzzkill”-The vibes of this track are immaculate. It’s got the shimmer and shine of a cool indie pop song with plenty of mood. The layers in the production provide for a syrupy mix that stands out in the indie pop genre. …
Three alt and indie pop tracks that will be glad to know months before all of your friends
bb sway – “How will I get there?”-If you’re a fan of alt pop music, you’ll find a lot to like about bb sway’s style. This track is on another level, to be honest. It’s got a groove to die for and some …
