Eva Snyder – “voldemort”-This is a song about disappointment and a relationship that didn’t work out. The writing style is really similar to Taylor Swift. In fact, I’d love to play this for Swift. I think she would love the angle, the emotional …
Category: Indie Pop
A pair of songs with “commercial alt pop” descriptions that will win you over on first listen
Taylor Lenz – “1800HEARTLESS”-The heartbreak song is not new, per se, but this version of it feels like it’s a fresh new take on a timeless style. There’s a bit of a pop Taylor Swift angle to this one, but it’s a different …
Three indie pop tracks that will bring some chill to your week
Tinsley – “Dust”-There’s a magical energy to this song that hits right from the opening. It’s got a sense of space that I rarely hear in other recordings. Tinsley writes with intimacy and connection, allowing the guitar and piano to create a real …
EP Review: Juliana Madrid – Afterlife
Fans of my music coverage over the past few years will know I’ve started to fall pretty hard for indie pop. Artists like Juliana Madrid have this incredible ability to capture emotions in a more atmospheric style. This EP Afterlife definitely does that, …
Dream Pop singer songwriter Cati Landry’s new song “Mind’s Eye”
Cati Landry – “Mind’s Eye”-If you’ve been following my coverage of pop singer songwriters for any length of time, this song curation will not be surprising. It’s easy to hear how talented Cati Landry is with each line on this track. The melody …
Featured Alt Pop track “Billboards” by Aymee Weir
Aymee Weir – “Billboards”-Everything about this song feels like the moniker “alt.” The chords are a bit unsettling in the best way possible. Weir has a beautiful voice that feels intentionally limited in some places. The song seems to creep and meander through …
Lo-Fi Pop Feature: Portico Blue – “I don’t wanna know”
Portico Blue – “I don’t wanna know”-Everything about this track feels smooth and just right. The groove moves along without being too rushed. The energy of the track is lively without being over the top. The vocal does a great job of expressing …
Indie Rock to Expand Your Imagination and Shake Your Hips
Soda Blonde – “Bad Machine” This one has a killer groove. Danceable and refined, the Irish act are due for a breakout. Their second album is full of thoughtful lyrics soundtracked by fluidly engaging instrumentation. “Bad Machine” provides a singable chorus that is …
Featured Single: Stevie Rae Stephens – “Forget You”
Stevie Rae Stephens – “Forget You”-We don’t often feature a commercial pop sounding track, so when we do it’s because it’s really good. Stevie Rae Stephens has a full vocal sound that really stands out from the crowd. The delicate harmonies on the …
Three new tracks in the indie pop and indie rock world that will surprise you (in a good way!)
Good Morning Bedlam – “Vampire girl”-Horns! Creative songwriting! Harmonies! It’s not hard to hear why I like this song so much. There’s something about the clever lyrical concept that makes me happy. I like the chord progressions and the energy in the chord …
