Porto Ruby – “Your Bird Has Flown”-Sometimes people need to be reminded that rock music didn’t start out as head-banging hard music. The origins of rock music sounded a lot more like bluesy folk music, a lot like this track from Porto Ruby. …
Category: Indie Rock
Three different takes on the “rock” genre in the 21st century
Broken Colours – “Not Giving In”-Take a nice mix of different instruments and kick the tempo right in the hind end… that’s what you get with “Not Giving In” by Broken Colours. The syncopation gives the track a forward momentum. The vocal has …
A pair of alt rock tracks that are sure to appeal to early 90s alternative fans
Midnight Morning – “The Stranger”-I love the melody of this track. It develops and unfolds with a natural chromatic style that just feels right. The understated vocal urges the listener to lean in and listen closely. But the lyrical concept, especially on the …
Three new indie rock tracks that will put you in the coolest mood ever
Tim the Lion Tamer – “Half Past”-Tim the Lion Tamer is one of those acts that seems to always get a “yes” from us. The clarity and precision in the delivery is really fantastic. I dig the understated folk rock vibes of this …
Under the Radar Rock Acts
Foreign Fields – “Damages” This songwriting duo craft a dreamy sound on “Damages”. This makes sense as the background for the track comes from a dream during a time of personal strain for the artist. It feels ethereal with its recording process and …
A magical blend of indie pop goodness for your auditory pleasure
Jonathan Nah – “Monday”-This song is so smooth you’re sure to smile as big as I do when I hear it. The soundscape is beautiful, just like the lyrical imagery. It’s a cool sound that seemingly brings together elements of 70s and 80s …
Three indie rock tracks including our first time featuring the fantastic new Rogue NPC
Rogue NPC – “Light of Day”-Give me a good beat and a rising tension in the opening of a song… and I’m hooked. Rogue NPC know how to get a song going. Once the vocal enters the track, there’s a beautifully understated energy …
Three new tracks that each put a unique twist on the time-honored rock ‘n roll tradition
Tinsley – “Distract Me”-If you’re a fan of pop rock, you’ve come to the right place. Tinsley has a palatable sound that allows the listener to follow every lyric. There’s a vocal purity to the sound that really appeals to me on this …
Exploring three of the most dynamic and interesting dream pop tracks we’ve heard this year
MANNY! – “Waiting”-From first listen, it’s pretty impossible not to hear a bit of a Michael Jackson vibe in this sound from MANNY! The unique funk elements in the instrumentation give the song an 80s feel, but it’s the subtle R&B styling in …
Featured Pop Rock Single: “Drifting” by UK-based Band Corella
Corella – “Drifting”-It’s not every day that you hear a song with such a fun sing-a-long hook to it. This track feels like it was written for the radio… or at very least the festival stage! It has a good chord progression, quality …
