Luke Fraser – “Things can only get better”-There’s an easy going folk rock vibe to this track that makes it appeal right away. The lyrical message of the song seems to be about a relationship only getting better, but it sure seems like …
Category: Indie Rock
Three unique tracks that will help you catch some heady vibes this summer
honeywhip – “It’s all in Ur head man”-This is a whole vibe. Dang, bro. We’ve covered honeywhip in the past, but this one takes on a whole new energy. I don’t often feature music with this kind of distortion, but the core melody …
Three brand new rock tunes showing the versatility of the genre
Common Goldfish – “Shout louder”-If you’re looking for a slick groove and an atmospheric psych rock vibe, check out this track from Common Goldfish. With psych I always comp to Pink Floyd, but really Common Goldfish kind of have their own thing going …
Three indie rock tracks to throw on your weekend playlist and enjoy
Cardinal Bloom – “She’s just a friend”-That line “show me your favorite songs” is kind of a mantra around here. It’s certainly a major theme throughout my life and very relatable in this song. The scenes in the song about being romantic with …
Three energetic modern indie pop songs to liven up your playlists
Coyote Island – “Long Way Down”-When you tell your friends that you listen to indie pop rock music, this is what you mean. This is about the cleanest example of indie pop rock that I could possibly find. It’s got a great hook, …
Sydney Ross Mitchell Shines on Vulnerable New Work
We are always excited to receive new music from Sydney Ross Mitchell. The songwriter has a deep well of talent that makes her one of our site favorites. “Mouth to Mouth” has a vulnerability reminiscent of some of the biggest names popular now. …
Great New Indie Rock
Findlay – “Somehow, Someday” We are always ecstatic to hear new music from Findlay. She has a unique sound that nods at many of our favorite styles. Vocally, she is a powerhouse but also incredibly alluring. “Somehow, Someday” reminds us of some of …
GZ Grant Shows All That is Good in Indie Rock
GZ Grant – “Move Around” There is a certain Joy Division style sound to “Move Around” that we really love. Relentless and earnest, we could listen to this as a straight instrumental for hours on end. However, vocally it adds a modern style …
Three indie rock tunes to bring some intriguing textures to the modern rock world
Castells – “Low”-There’s an up tempo energy to this track that really stands out. The dynamic mix on the guitars is particularly strong here. The soaring vocal style reminds me a bit of the pop punk band Sum41. The overall style is sure …
A Brief History of Women in Rock
by guest writer KC Women have been the backbone of rock and roll music for decades. Starting with jazz and soul, transitioning into the punk, grunge, indie, and emo movements, women have been a vital part of the music industry. Today, they are …
