Camens – “Poltergeist” UK rockers Camens have returned in ’22, just when we needed them most. The act have a new 5 song EP due out soon, and this is their first wildly impressive first single. “Poltergeist” is a ghostly love story which …
Category: Indie Pop
Three indie pop tracks that will make you want to put your hood up and vibe out
Thomas Jakob – “Apple Pie” (Lizzy McAlpine cover)-It always feels like a little bit of inception when someone covers an artist that we’ve featured here. In this case, Lizzy McAlpine is one of those songwriters that we can almost approve without even hearing. …
Three singer songwriters who write lyrics that will stop you in your tracks
Rainlights – “When my phone dies”-This is a beautiful piece of social commentary in the guise of a sweet, soft indie pop song. Rainlights has a gorgeous lead vocal and a delicate production style that works perfectly for the song. There’s an energy …
Perfect Tracks to Stuff Your Musical Basket
CIEL – “Fine Everything” The dark brooding shoe gazey style here is incredible. We love the rock style of Michele Hindricks, but her latest project might just be her best. There is a ’90’s style vibe we get from the sound of CIEL, …
Stephanie Hatzinikolis Summons Elliot Smith on Beautiful “Runnin to You”
Stephanie Hatzinikolis – “Runnin’ to You” We loved this track from the first beautiful note. Her piano style on “Runnin’ to You” carries the track but it is her songwriting that breaks our collective hearts. The track carries a hopeful spirit, written to …
Must Hear Indie Rock Acts
Tennis Courts – “To Feel Young” There is too much to like about “To Feel Young” to list here. Whether it be the guitar tone, which is beautifully masterful, or the anthemic vocals that soar to packed stadium levels, the band shines. Tennis …
Three fabulous indie pop tracks that will make you want to cuddle up with your feelings
Mree – “Some days”-I think Mree was one of the first YouTubers that I ever officially followed with the ETTG YouTube account. It’s easy to hear why we love her voice so much listening to this track. It’s got a timeless quality to …
Three variegated takes on the fabulous world of indie pop music
Sophia Alexa – “Buried alive”-This song feels like quintessential indie pop music to me. Everything about it feels just right. The sense of melody, the bright energy, and the quality on the lead vocal are all excellent. Alexa’s charming lyrical style makes the …
Favorite Songwriters: Alix Page, Luke Sital-Singh, and Matilda Cole
Alix Page – “June Gloom” “June Gloom” gives us endless feels. The ability of Page to craft poignant lyrics, is on par with artists already on your playlists, while her discipline in letting the track breathe, shows the act’s maturity. It is introspective, …
Three songs that will put a smile on your throwback rock-lovin face
Max Bien Kahn – “It’s only you”-I didn’t get to live through the golden age of rock music, but every once in a while I hear a fresh new sound that captures the magic of that era. Kahn’s band here seems to grasp …
