Secondhand Sound – “Chesapeake” Besides having a great band name, indie rockers Secondhand Sound craft introspective tracks that will make fans of many. What makes “Chesapeake” so compelling, is how it breathes without rush or burden. Clocking in at just over 6 minutes, …
Category: Indie Rock
Three new rock tunes to energize your 2021 summer
Scoobert Doobert – “I live in California”-As an Ohio-based blog, we were taken aback by the lyrics of this song about a kid from Ohio going to Cali and bragging to all his friends about how much fun it is. The groove, though, …
Retro Video Club Rock a “Disaster”
Retro Video Club – “Disaster” UK rockers Retro Video Club make their presence known on “Disaster”. The act burst onto the scene with a loud, fierce, and cheeky gem of a rock solute. The introduction is much appreciated for us and all rock …
Three engaging rock tunes that will change your perspective on the genre
Parents – “Birthday Party”-I don’t know what kind of magical production energy went into this track, but it absolutely and unapologetically soars. It reminds me of a track called “The House” by Air Traffic Controller a few years ago. If it’s any consolation, …
3 Diverse and Extraordinary Songwriters
mou – “Gone Cold” In the world of contemplative singer songwriters, few are as talented as mou. The Australian songwriter shows his expert craftsmanship on his newest track, “Gone Cold”. Contemplating on his struggle with parental figures, the artist touches on something we …
Compelling Rock That Surprises and Surpasses Genre
Senior Recreation – “All of This Will End” Our love for post rock is well documented. However, with Senior Recreation, we found something fresh to explore. While definitely positioned in our much beloved genre, the act play fast and biting without giving in …
Three new unconventional indie rock tracks for your listening pleasure
Evan Effres – “Paradigm shift”-If you’re a fan of pop-flavored rock music, give Evan Effres a listen. This track is full of all the good vibes. I appreciate the way the mix puts the vocal out front. It’s incredibly satisfying to listen to …
Three singer songwriters to embrace for your mid-2021 playlist
summersets – “Pass me by”-The light, lovely energy of summersets is perfect for a summer playlist for folk lovers. The string work leaves plenty of space in the mix for sweet summery breezes. It feels like the kind of song that was written …
The Tuesday Roundup: Great Must-Hear Tracks
The Soods – “Shallowing” We love any song with an trumpet intro. We also would like to challenge listeners to find any bad thing about “Shallowing”. The beauty of the act bursts through on this piece of rambling American grit rock. Leaning on …
Our Current Favorite Instrumentals
Hollow Chapels – “In Lieu Of” If ever a band name captured the feel of a band, it is Hollow Chapels. Blending an almost haunting loneliness with a progressive instrumentation, “In Lieu Of” is a deliberate gem of a track. The post rockers …
