Colorado Straightedge – “Stay in”-Long before I ever became a folk blogger, I was a pop punk fanatic. Colorado Straightedge bring those days back to life. The harmony rock energy, complete with some incredible vocal mixing and an enjoyable melody, gets the style …
Category: Indie Rock
Must Hear Indie Rock Acts
Tennis Courts – “To Feel Young” There is too much to like about “To Feel Young” to list here. Whether it be the guitar tone, which is beautifully masterful, or the anthemic vocals that soar to packed stadium levels, the band shines. Tennis …
Three songs that will put a smile on your throwback rock-lovin face
Max Bien Kahn – “It’s only you”-I didn’t get to live through the golden age of rock music, but every once in a while I hear a fresh new sound that captures the magic of that era. Kahn’s band here seems to grasp …
Three lo-fi tracks that will give listeners an appreciation for low fidelity production styles
Jon Bell – “Teen”-One of the descriptors given for this track was “lo-fi” so I was definitely interested. As I clicked play on the track, I was pulled into a world that felt a bit like starting to read a fantasy novel. The …
Three alt rock tracks that show us there’s no one way to bring down the house
Hollier – “Reckless love”-There’s a quality to the guitars on this track that just stands out. Then the vocal starts… whew. Dang these boys can sing. I can’t help but draw the comparison to David Ramirez. There’s a grizzly sincerity to the track …
Three easy going rock tracks that keep the chill vibes going
Jude Moses – “Isle of Skye”-If you’re a fan of 70s harmony-driven folk rock music, you will love this new track from Jude Moses. The easy comparison would be a band like the Eagles (who I love), but the energy really feels like …
Three dynamic indie pop tracks to energize your midweek
Eleven Point Two – “Blurry”-There’s an up tempo optimism to this track that really pops for me. Something about the mood feels like the energetic theme songs of 90s TV shows. Maybe that’s why I like it so much? But even if you …
Three indie pop tunes to give your Monday a burst of energy
Ali Angel – “Extra wild”-There are a lot of artists that I could compare Ali Angel to, but the one that comes to mind evidently for me is Hailey Reinhart. The soulful vocal style here is absolutely fascinating. The production has a few …
Three tracks navigating the line between Americana and indie rock
Electric Candlelight – “Don’t turn”-When I found this track, I immediately sent it to a family member and said that it sounds like Creedence having a jam session with Led Zeppelin. He said, “spot on.” I love this sound that combines two iconic …
The BEST New Indie Rock Acts
Dropper – “Waste of Time” This is a classic New York City band. The cool swagger of Dropper is palpable on “Waste of Time”. Their sound reminds listeners of lots of great acts both past and present. However, with their gaze toward the …
