Evenson – “SOS” There is something immediately enthralling about the sound of the young Haitian songwriter Evenson. His worldly sound is creative and expansive, while his vocals are soaring and affecting. On his new track, “SOS”, we hear an artist who is due …
Category: Pop
Highly Compelling Songwriting
Radiochaser – “California Life” “A hopeful, post apocalyptic song about letting go of the vanity and greed that pervades everyday life” is how the songwriter explains the new track. It carries a level of optimism that is refreshing and needed during this current …
This Week’s Best Indie Rock
Bedroom Days – “Blue Notes” FFO: The National, The Cure First, the band name seems to beautifully illustrate many of our days currently. Secondly, their sound on “Blue Notes” is incredibly relevant and emotive. It is a definite slow burning track that trades …
Amazing feel-good indie pop to brighten your weekend vibes
Stacey – “Far Away”-This is such an amazing vibey track, honestly. It’s got some retro energy to the production, especially with the effect on the vocal. But overall the message, “but it’s alright today” is really cool. It’s got a hopeful energy about …
Exquisite, emerging modern singer songwriters
Matt Van – “Fixed”-Modern is such a tired word, really. What do we mean by that? With, Matt Van there’s a “modern” sensibility in that his music feels perfect for our contemporary moment. The understated vocal style works great for this easy going …
Innovative Songwriters With Surefire Hits
Sherwyn – “My Mind” FFO: George Clinton / Talking Heads / Prince This has to be one of our favorite new discoveries. The music of Sherwyn is innovative, expressive, and danceable as all hell. Yet, it carries with it an impressive amount of …
Indie Pop to Dance Away Quarantine Blues
Sarpa Salpa – “Backwards Forwards” Covering this act for awhile now, we are continually impressed with the lively indie acts. They carry the sound of more established acts like Walk The Moon and Saint Motel. However, the act have a little more rock …
Can’t Stop Indie Rock
Neon Dreams – “Sick of Feeling Useless” If you want a tutorial on near perfect indie pop, look no further than duo Neon Dreams. Their sound reaches beyond genre and beyond the two exceptional musicians. “Sick of Feeling Useless” is a larger than …
Make your way through this list of intriguing singer songwriters
Taylor Kopp – “Under these pines”-Taylor Kopp is the real deal when it comes to acoustic singer songwriters. I look for this kind of authenticity in songwriting. I’ll tell you what got me with this tune… it was the piano. The guitar and …
UK Indie That Rocks
Glass Animals – “Dreamland” The psych pop act are back with a more matured and tightened sound. After some near death experiences and various trials, Glass Animals show just how deep their talent for crafting engaging art is. “Dreamland”, which is one of …
