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 …
Category: Indie Rock
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 …
3 New Artists to Soundtrack Your Weekend
Annie Bacon & Her Oshen – “Mist” This one has strong Jason Isbell vibes. The way she croons and builds introspective lyrical structures, is similar to Isbell with shades of Stevie Nicks as well. The Americana infused rock definitely will play with much …
Three outstanding new rock tracks you need in your life
Stos – “Who We’ll Be”-I don’t always bust out the stank face, but when I do it’s because of a groove this good. This track has an amazing blend of funky beat with these soaring atmospheric vocals. It’s a combination that you don’t …
Three new songs showing the wild and exciting textures of contemporary rock music
Silver Lake Radio – “First Gray Hair”-This is a great tune that straddles the line between rock and country music, right in the realm of what folks call alt country these days. That said, I think it fits nicely here as a chill …
Three alt rock tracks to bring some energy to your week
Red Light Camera – “Round the Corner”-When I try to explain to people the type of rock I typically enjoy, it’s a sound a lot like this. There has to be a core rock n’ roll energy, even if the song includes some …
