Good Bandits – “Hair of the Dog” This is a challenging track. The blend of styles and energy is combustible and we love every fuzzed out turn the duo make. “Hair of the Dog” is a nod to Iggy Pop and reminds us …
Category: Indie Rock
Featured Pop Punk Single: Shay Obray – “Forget me not”
Shay Obray – “Forget me not”-This was the type of song that I liked from the beginning, but it continued to grow the more I listened. The lead vocal is expressive and familiar. One of the things I love about the song (and, …
UK Rocker Speelburg Gives us an “Invitation” to a Real Gem of a Track
Speelburg – “Invitation” “Invitation” strikes all our favorite indie rock chords. Occasionally dipping into early 2000’s rock, the track is impressively modern and upbeat. The instrumentation surprises with beautiful sonic textures and the act have the irreverent energy of Beck and Phoenix. The …
Buddy Wynkoop Make Post Punk “Relatable”
Buddy Wynkoop – “Relatable” This Portland act is a fun and endearing listen. While some might find the act a bit challenging, those who have musical tastes on the fringes of Talking Heads and Television, will find it refreshing. “Relatable” is a shouting …
Three indie rock tracks that will upend your assumptions about the genre
Bad Ape – “I want to fly”-The dynamic production on this song is absolutely impressive. I’ve been covering indie rock for over a decade and this is one of the best tracks I’ve heard in terms of pure production. I appreciate how the …
Mattie Leon Shines on “Michigan”
Mattie Leon – “Michigan” The music of Mattie Leon perfectly captures what we do as a site. His beautiful songwriting shows an artist at the top of his craft. On “Michigan” we find a talent who is caught between the simpler times of …
Hayden and Feist Recruit Steve Buscemi / Matt Berninger For Star Studded Gem
Hayden (feat Feist) – “On a Beach” Take a celebrated Canadian songwriter and mix in Feist, Matt Berninger (The National) and Steve Buscemi, and you can count us intrigued. We love Hayden who is often referred to as slacker folk. Whatever style you …
Rock Acts Advancing the Genre and Setting the World on Fire
Hidden States – “Lost Waves” This is the rock we absolutely love. Honest and heartfelt, “Lost Waves” is dipped in the Dylan / Springsteen tradition. The UK act are driven by songwriting troubadour Adam Day who has a long history of emotional storytelling. …
Featured Single: Pop punk jam “Nightlife” by Familiar Things
Familiar Things – “Nightlife”-For old punk rockers of certain age *ahem*, we remember when punk rock actually was on the radio. It’s a genre that has had a fascinating pattern of evolution from being socially outcast to being on prime time television. Familiar …
Youth Sector: ffo Talking Heads / Devo
Youth Sector – “A Definitive Guide to Easy Living” There has been a resurgence of Talking Heads style post punk recently and we are totally here for it. UK disco rockers Youth Sector beautifully engaged this trend, while bringing a fresh approach to …
