Yam Haus – “Making out in cars”-There’s an intensity to this track that feels really good. It starts off with a chilled out style and then hits pretty hard on the chorus. If you have memories of growing up having a wild summer …
Category: Indie Pop
Three indie pop tunes that just might steal your heart
itsjustrand – “on the line”-There’s a chill groove at the heart of this song that captured me on first listen. After the first break, you get a taste of some really great layered vocal harmonies, complete with this wonderfully mixed balance between guitars …
Quick Hit: Holden Miller – “Dopamine”
Holden Miller – “Dopamine”-The songwriting on this track is wonderful. Each line rolls into the next with a great smoothness and comfortability that I really appreciate. The lyrics are… um… very disturbingly personal. I would guess a lot of us are in the …
Three indie pop rock tracks that will brighten up your mid week
Grand Am – “Sweet tooth”-The upbeat rock energy of this track defies easy categorization in terms of rock music history; it feels a bit like something from the Killers in the early 2000s but yet there’s a funkiness to the backbeat here that …
Our Favorite Songwriters (Currently)
Rachel Angel – “Closer to Myself” When done right, alt country is one of our favorite genres. Case in point, Rachel Angel. The songstress absolutely blew us away with her vocals, while laying down a classic instrumentation that is earnest and true. On …
Three indie pop tracks that will have you looking for your dancing shoes
Lissie – “Night moves”-If you’re looking for a pop anthem, look no further than Lissie’s latest track. Lissie is an artist we’ve featured in the past. The pop rock vibes on this track feel like a bygone era with a fresh production energy …
Three up tempo rock jams to energize your weekend festivities
The Burning Lights – “Caffeine and graffiti”-So this is probably an unlikely track for a late-30s guy to feature. I mean I haven’t been able to relate to these lyrics for a good 20 years. That said, there’s a version of me from …
Three vivid and engaging indie pop tracks that you should have in your life
Tyler Jarvis – “WANT ME hate me”-If you’ve ever been in a rocky relationship, Tyler Jarvis’s track “WANT ME hate me” will connect poignantly. The line “we’re both so guilty of playing pretend” pops really well here. It’s about one of those relationships …
3 Incredible New Songwriters You NEED to Hear
Aleksi Campagne – “Rome” The music of this Canadian songwriter is a brilliant mix of the styles we regularly cover on Ear to the Ground. It starts with an acoustic folk ballad, before exploding into beautiful instrumentation. “Rome” is an existential track that …
YOUR Fresh Summer Indie Rock Classics
Audio Book Club – “She’s Too Cool For You” This 5 piece act from Oklahoma are one of our favorites. Their ability to blend classic styles, while still maintaining a fresh vibe, makes them a must hear. On “She’s Too Cool For You”, …
