leo. – “never enough, never fair”-Ok hear me out now, but I think leo. is in the same vein as Dodie Clark. What I mean is that there’s a tender, emotive element here that makes we want to curl up in the song. …
Category: Indie Pop
3 Emotive and Must-Hear Tracks
Field Trip – “Make Your Mind” The US act Field Trip perfectly capture a modern dream track on “Make Your Mind”. Soaked in sun and surf rock guitar, the group blend ’60’s pop with a more current indie psych rock style, with the …
Three delightful new Indie Pop tracks that blend lightness and meaning
Surtsey – “Coast”-I could have just as easily saved this track for an indie rock article; it has a wonderful rock base that I appreciate a great deal. But these harmonies are divine and keep me coming back to this one. I think …
Three brand new indie pop tracks that will bring a new level of joy to your midweek
Molly Millington – “My Man”-I’m not sure I’ve ever really leaned into the cross-section of country and indie pop, but Molly Millington makes me want to be a fan. There’s a sincerity and charm to this recording that I really admire. The lyrics …
2025 Song of the Year, 10-1
10) Gal Musette – “Broken Clock”-I’m going to start off this top 10 with a real heartbreaker. There’s no way to describe this song without talking about Gal Musette’s incredible vocal style. It’s intimate, almost prayerful in its sincerity. The plaintive expression, “this …
2025 Song of the Year, 20-11
20) Jason Piquette – “Drop the Gun”-This song is the perfect start to our top songs of the year. The opening line is, “I’m not afraid to die if my soul stays alive…” The song is a lyrical cry for help. It’s absolutely …
Three new tracks at the intersection of folk and pop music that will put a big smile on your face
Alexa Kate – “Forever”-If you’re a fan of indie pop music, then you’re definitely on the right website. I’ve been featuring music in this subgenre for a few years and it continues to impress me with new sounds like this excellent track from …
Three wonderful folk artists that will help you cap off the year (before going full holiday mode)
Ford Huntington – “Willie”-I tell people all the time that we curate narrative folk music here. And honestly, this track from Ford Huntington is exactly what I mean. It tells a story right from the opening. The acoustic guitar work is outstanding. I …
Three New Indie Pop Tracks About Love, Loss, and Everything In Between
Quinn – “Temporary Toothache”-If you’ve been around my indie pop coverage for any length of time, this sound from Quinn is something you’ll feel like maybe you’ve heard before. Something about her tone and phrasing reminds me a little of Marianne Beaulieu. The …
Three unique tracks that prove not all pop music sounds the same… and sometimes it will surprise you!
Sierra Sky – “Higher with me”-This is a love song complete with a tender acoustic guitar and an equally tender, lovely vocal. There’s an approachability to this song that I genuinely appreciate. The easy going style invites the listener to lean into the …
