Jon Bell – “Teen”-One of the descriptors given for this track was “lo-fi” so I was definitely interested. As I clicked play on the track, I was pulled into a world that felt a bit like starting to read a fantasy novel. The …
Category: Indie Pop
Three engaging tracks blending folk and indie pop elements
Jenny Kern and Jacob Neverhill – “Say we tried”-There’s a definite romantic energy to this track with the duo vocals and overall atmospheric vibe. The synth work might not work for all of the traditional folk fans, but for folks who enjoy indie …
Three indie pop tracks that stand out from the crowd
Ben Abraham – “Another falling star”-Ben Abraham is killing it with this new album. This is the third track we’ve heard from it and we’ve liked them all. The bright energy of the piano really sets the baseline for Abraham’s solid pop vocal …
Three dynamic indie pop tracks to energize your midweek
Eleven Point Two – “Blurry”-There’s an up tempo optimism to this track that really pops for me. Something about the mood feels like the energetic theme songs of 90s TV shows. Maybe that’s why I like it so much? But even if you …
Three indie pop tracks that will bring a gentle sense of joy
Anna Bates – “Last man on earth”-First lines matter. With a heavy hitting first line worthy of John Prine and the great folk singers of the 20th century, Anna Bates wows us with, “Well I might dig up Elvis…” Uh… okay. That’s… random. …
Artist Spotlight: Pop singer songwriter and TikTok standout “vaultboy”
If you clicked on this article, you’ve probably heard vaultboy’s massively popular song “Everything sucks.” It’s an anthem about heartbreak and the feeling of life after a relationship when it seems like nothing, even things you used to enjoy, are worth doing anymore. …
Three indie pop tunes to give your Monday a burst of energy
Ali Angel – “Extra wild”-There are a lot of artists that I could compare Ali Angel to, but the one that comes to mind evidently for me is Hailey Reinhart. The soulful vocal style here is absolutely fascinating. The production has a few …
Three indie folk tracks to set the mood for this coming weekend
The Sweeplings – “Shipwrecks”-If you’ve been around ETTG for a while, you will know this band! The Sweeplings are a folk duo that continue to steal my heart all over again with each new release. There’s a brightness to this track “Shipwrecks” that …
Three indie pop tracks that show the variety within the subgenre
Mrxz – “You”-This is a love song. It’s the lovey-est love song I’ve heard in a long time. The electric guitar is hypnotic and charming. The vocal is expressive and sincere. The combination of these factors along with endearingly sweet lyrics make for …
The BEST New Indie Rock Acts
Dropper – “Waste of Time” This is a classic New York City band. The cool swagger of Dropper is palpable on “Waste of Time”. Their sound reminds listeners of lots of great acts both past and present. However, with their gaze toward the …
