Strange Familia – “Porcelain”-There’s a rowdy energy to this track that I definitely appreciate. It’s not rowdy as in chaotic, but more like energetic. The entire lyrical theme is a dedication to attractive skin… yep, that’s it. But you know what? It really …
Category: Indie Rock
Three pop rock tracks that will have you jamming on your commute this week
Belle Blue – “Needed You More”-Don’t let the cathartic, easy going energy of the opening make you think this is not a legit rock jam. Just stick with it… the soaring electric guitars will get your ears ringing in no time. Belle Blue …
Three brand new Indie Rock tunes that will take you on a sonic adventure from past to future
A View of the Earth From the Moon – “Emerson and Henry David Thoreau”-I think it’s a right of passage for every “gifted” kid to have a Transcendentalist phase in high school; I sure had mine, right around 11th grade. I think I’ll …
Three exciting new indie rock tracks, including a slow burn that will pull you right in
Samuel Matthews – “Mythomaniac”-I can’t quite put into words what this song does to me, but every time I’ve listened to it there’s been a tangible feeling that gets me. Matthews sings with this plaintive sincerity that reminds me of everything we loved …
Three indie rock tracks to bring some energy and excitement to your midweek
Creature Canyon – “Bad Wishes”-When I tell people that I’m a fan of indie rock, this is the sound that I want them to imagine. It’s cool, groovy, with guitars that drive the sound and vocals that are easy to connect. There’s just …
Featured Indie Rock Single: The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu”
The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu”-Typically indie rock is a genre where we have a lot of tracks to feature, but this week it just wasn’t falling into place so I decided to feature this track on its own. Honestly, it’s a …
Three tracks that will put some pep in your step this midweek – danceable indie pop! Let’s GO!
Sound Estate – “Talk It Out”-I don’t approve a lot of dance pop, so when I do it’s because it’s SO GOOD I couldn’t say no. This track from Sound Estate has some amazing soundscapes that intersect well with an intense beat. The …
Three wonderful tracks at the intersection of indie pop and experimental rock music
Alexander Wolfe – “Talk”-Wolfe wrote one of the most important songs I covered several years ago called “The Mock Turtle’s Lament” and, frankly, I’ve been a fan ever since. The production of this song “Talk” is massive, with swells and energy that show …
Three tracks in the Americana space that overflow with authenticity
SJ Hill – “Tonight”-If you’re a fan of bluesy rock music, there’s a lot to like about this track from SJ Hill. I adore the way the organ creates a sense of depth right from the start, but it’s the vocal that wins …
Three chilled out tracks that prove that not all rock music sounds the same
John Calvin Abney – “Transparent Towns”-Okay we’ve reached the critical point where I’ve featured Abney’s music enough times that I’m pretty much at an “automatic yes” point with his writing. It’s easy to hear why I keep approving these tracks, though. They’re all …
