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Category: Pop
Three wonderful tracks at the intersection of indie pop and folk music
Elizabeth and the Catapult – “When the Doctor Needs a Doctor”-This is one of those songs that feels like it is both timeless and incredibly prescient. There’s something about the instrumentation and pacing that reminds me a bit of Fleetwood Mac, yet there’s …
Three energetic folk singer songwriters for fans of Hozier and Noah Kahan
Eric Kane – “right by my side”-There’s a magnetic energy to this track that spoke to me right at first listen. Something about the vocal quality feels like you’ve been listening to Kane for years, even if this is your first time clicking …
Three genre-bending new tracks that command your attention with excellent production and performance
Iona Luke – “Existential”-The lyrical core of this song is about only ever getting to be one person. What a thought!? In a world with so many being self obsessed, this track laments the reality of not getting to be someone else. The …
Three new folk pop tracks that will have you easing back into your chair with total chill vibes
Jane Symmes – “Hollow”-There’s something inherently cathartic about this song. It is calming right from the start, with an acoustic guitar that captures the listener’s attention right away. The vocal is perfect in the mid range, allowing the listener to connect with the …
Three tracks at the intersection of pop rock and indie pop — these vibes are OUTSTANDING
Born Runner – “Live It Up”-If you’re looking for a high energy track that brings together elements of pop rock and indie pop, definitely check out this track from Born Runner. The overall energy of the song is unmatched, with a percussive style …
Three folk pop tunes to bring some bounce to your upcoming weekend
Elizabeth and the Catapult – “Responsible Friend”-The sound here is very intentionally vintage, which is evident right from the start. I’m not sure how they were able to get both the guitar and drum tones so locked into 60s style rock, but they …
Featured Single: Missing Since Monday – “Better Days”
Missing Since Monday – “Better Days”-I’ve written about my love of pop punk many times, so I won’t regale the reader here. That said, if you know the Relient K song “Sadie Hawkins Dance,” you will really feel a connection with this track. …
A pair of new tracks from SAMAH to get your blood pumping and your body jumping
SAMAH – “Femme Fatale”-If you’ve been around music as long as I have, you’ve seen versions of disco dance music in virtually every possible style. Here we have it again with a fresh new crispness and, honestly, it works. The lyrical message of …
Three new tracks in the alt pop space that will give you chills up your spine
Sidney – “anything”-One of the great privileges of writing a music blog for the past decade plus is that I’ve gotten to hear some of the most incredible underrated artists. Sidney is an emerging alt pop artist who absolutely wears her heart on …
