The Marley Woods – “Good Times”-There’s an optimistic energy to this track that tickled my fancy from first listen. The harmonies are good, a bit of a hat tip to the mid 20th century power pop bands, but really the sound is most …
Category: Indie Rock
Modern Moxie: Grunge Infused Rock With Gaming Sensibility
Modern Moxie – “RPG” Yes, the title refers to what you think. This post grunge act love gaming. But what they are able to do on RPG” is interestingly mix fantasy with harsh Matrix style reality. The result is a burning track we …
Three indie rock tracks that will change your life if you listen closely
Alexandra Leaving – “Out of This World”-I have to be honest; I really like this type of dynamic pop rock energy. I can’t quite put my finger on which 90s artist Leaving reminds me of, but there’s definitely some nostalgic pins and needles …
Post-Grunge Rockers Deafhound Build a Breathtaking Wall of Sound
Deafhound – “Tummy” We love the shoe gaze forward sound of Portland act Deafhound. Sonically, it will remind listeners of the creative wall of sound created in the post grunge era. Vocally, it is pushed further behind this wall but ads a biting …
Three Top Songwriters Who Create the Vibe
Jillian Lake – “Playing Dead” The best artists can create their own trademark feeling for listeners. It weaves throughout their catalogue and as they mature, they hone it captivating fans for a career. We think of this when we hear the absolute captivating …
Three intriguing new sounds in the indie and alt rock space
Calm Canopy and Sylvia Lily – “One Day”-I try to find music that you’re not expecting; I try to curate sounds that are different in a way that stays true to the principles of good music. This song “One Day” is absolutely the …
Three new rock tracks that will have you wanting to pick up the guitar again
Boston Levi – “Pretty Little Heartbreak”-I really like the way the guitars soar on this track. The dynamic shift between the guitar breaks and the vocals on the chorus makes for an excellent listening experience. I’ve always been a sucker for these types …
Lumineers Member Shines on Latest Effort
Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips: “Dissolve” and “Bones There is an unmistaken feeling we get from listening to Stelth Ulvang. It is a feeling of a possible world that might not be as bleak as it seems. The spirit of the artist is …
Three exceptional new indie and dream pop tracks you’ll want to follow
Mindy Gledhill – “The Edge of the World”-There’s an exceptional energy to this song that’s hard to put into words without saying, “you just need to listen.” I don’t mean to compare too many artists to Lizzy McAlpine this year, but honestly this …
Three new takes on pop rock that will put a smile on your face and tap in your toe
Vilhelm Buchaus – “Dying Light”-Something about the energy of this track reminds me of timeless pop rock from the 80s and early 90s. It just feels familiar in a good way. The enthusiasm of the vocal soars over the production mix. Ultimately it’s …
