V!ctoria – “Late to the Party”-This was one of those songs that I clicked play and, not knowing what to expect, was absolutely floored on the spot. I don’t even know how to explain what I mean when I say “alt pop” and …
Category: Pop
Three new pop rock tracks to bring some energy to your mid October
Stephen Douglas Wolfe – “We’ll Live”-This is the kind of song that blends genres in such a way that just makes me say, “yes!” I would have said yes to this track as a folk track, a rock track, or as a pop …
Three new folk pop flavored tracks that will have you leaning in to connect with the heart of the song
Aubory Bugg – “just embers now”-When I first heard this track, I approved it almost instantly. It took me a while to catch the comparison, but I have settled on Brandi Carlile. There’s a charming element to the vocal that definitely captures my …
Three brand new alt pop tracks to bring some variety to your playlists
Phil and the Blanks – “GOOD LIFE ft. bella amor”-This might not be the kind of song that you expect to find on ETTG, but when this came up in our submissions it felt right. There are primarily three things that caught my …
Three new tracks in the indie pop genre space that will have you adding to your playlist this weekend
Sarah Ek – “By Your Side”-I was taken by this song on first listen. It’s got so many elements that work well here. The production feels vintage and fresh at the same time, capturing a 70s-like pop energy that seems like it is …
Three exciting new folk pop tracks to get your week off to a good start
Zach Collester – “October”-I can’t exactly explain why, but something about this song feels like the late 2000-0s. It’s got this hint of emo that reminds me of a lot of songs that were popular in that era. Beyond that, though, there’s this …
Three exceptional alt pop tracks that will have you wondering why genres even exist… great music is great music!
Alyson Witt – “chamomile & honey”-This is not the first time I’ve approved a track from Alyson Witt and it won’t be the last. Just listen. Goodness, what a voice. There’s a tenderness to this recording that I absolutely adore. The interplay of …
Three engaging new folk pop tunes for your weekend playlist
Olivia Zegers – “Taller”-There’s something special in Olivia Zegers’ vocal tone that won me over right from the start. It’s not too much of a stretch to say she’s in the Lizzy McAlpine style. The easy going, nostalgic element of this track is …
Three new tracks that introduce elements of indie and dream pop to liven up your midweek
MaiaLuna – “Signal”-If you’re looking for an atmospheric pop-flavored folk-influenced song, definitely check out this new work from MaiaLuna. Sometimes when I’m going through a stack of submissions, one just rises to the top. This certainly happened with MaiaLuna’s introspective, captivating vocal style. …
Three gifted folk singer songwriters that will bring some light to your midweek
Belle Shea – “Gift”-I try not to lead reviews with simple emotional responses, but honestly… I love this song. In the first line, I got chills (both when I processed and then when I sat down for coverage). I did two things before …
