Caleb Hearn – “Klonopin”-It’s not every day that I run across that stops me in my tracks. From first listen I knew there was something different about this artist. The acoustic energy in the opening turns into a captivating genre-bending sound. The key …
Category: Indie Rock
Our BEST Rock Tracks (FFO Talking Heads, Devo, David Lynch)
Buddy Wynkoop – “Zugzwang” We love this act and have championed them a lot recently. Growing up near Kent, Ohio, we are extremely familiar with the likes of weird legends DEVO. So it makes sense we love this modern take on a classically …
Three brand new pop rock tracks to get you excited for the weekend
Rolo – “Circles”-Sometimes a melody just captures your heart and pulls you into a song. That’s what happened for me when I first heard this promising new track from Rolo. I genuinely enjoy the vocal and the chill energy of the track, but …
Three new rock tracks that bring together a wide range of musical influences
Wax Owls – “Overpriced Bullets”-From the first time I clicked play on this track I got some early 90s alt rock vibes (in the vein of Oasis). I love the phrasing and style of the song. It feels like it’s got a familiar …
Something for Everyone: Rock that Demands Your Attention
Rose Hotel: “Drown” There are two artists we think of when we hear this incredible new rock act. First, vocally we hear Courtney Barnett. While the group shares vocal similarities, the wordplay is just as compelling and rich. “Drown” is an undeniably cool …
Dreamy and Expressive New Talent
Juno Roome – “Think You’re Falling” “Think You’re Falling” has an unescapable hip shaking ability we could not ignore. The bass is especially groovy, while the vocals are the perfect amount of smooth. We classify this track in its own category; indie dream, …
Three new rock tracks to energize your weekend
Porto Ruby – “Your Bird Has Flown”-Sometimes people need to be reminded that rock music didn’t start out as head-banging hard music. The origins of rock music sounded a lot more like bluesy folk music, a lot like this track from Porto Ruby. …
Three different takes on the “rock” genre in the 21st century
Broken Colours – “Not Giving In”-Take a nice mix of different instruments and kick the tempo right in the hind end… that’s what you get with “Not Giving In” by Broken Colours. The syncopation gives the track a forward momentum. The vocal has …
A pair of alt rock tracks that are sure to appeal to early 90s alternative fans
Midnight Morning – “The Stranger”-I love the melody of this track. It develops and unfolds with a natural chromatic style that just feels right. The understated vocal urges the listener to lean in and listen closely. But the lyrical concept, especially on the …
Three new indie rock tracks that will put you in the coolest mood ever
Tim the Lion Tamer – “Half Past”-Tim the Lion Tamer is one of those acts that seems to always get a “yes” from us. The clarity and precision in the delivery is really fantastic. I dig the understated folk rock vibes of this …
