JOCKS – “American love”-Everything from the synthesizers to the driving lyricism of the song feels like an amalgamation of American music from the mid 20th century to today. The beat and percussion reminds me a lot of 80s pop rock. The overall snazzy …
Category: Pop
Three indie pop tracks that will make you want to put your hood up and vibe out
Thomas Jakob – “Apple Pie” (Lizzy McAlpine cover)-It always feels like a little bit of inception when someone covers an artist that we’ve featured here. In this case, Lizzy McAlpine is one of those songwriters that we can almost approve without even hearing. …
Three indie rock tracks to bring some energy and excitement to this coming weekend
Juliana Madrid – “Peppermint”-I love this song. I love everything from the quality of the lead vocal to the energy of the guitars. The drum beat keeps it moving and the melody feels familiar. But you know what I like the most? The …
Three fabulous indie pop tracks that will make you want to cuddle up with your feelings
Mree – “Some days”-I think Mree was one of the first YouTubers that I ever officially followed with the ETTG YouTube account. It’s easy to hear why we love her voice so much listening to this track. It’s got a timeless quality to …
Three artists that defy genre conventions – a short variety list
James Franklin – “she loves me”-If you’re a fan of 70s folk-influenced pop rock music, you’ll find a lot to like in this track. Bringing up bands like Eagles, Dire Straits, and even the solo artist James Taylor… this is a sound that …
Favorite Songwriters: Alix Page, Luke Sital-Singh, and Matilda Cole
Alix Page – “June Gloom” “June Gloom” gives us endless feels. The ability of Page to craft poignant lyrics, is on par with artists already on your playlists, while her discipline in letting the track breathe, shows the act’s maturity. It is introspective, …
Three engaging tracks blending folk and indie pop elements
Jenny Kern and Jacob Neverhill – “Say we tried”-There’s a definite romantic energy to this track with the duo vocals and overall atmospheric vibe. The synth work might not work for all of the traditional folk fans, but for folks who enjoy indie …
Three indie pop tracks that stand out from the crowd
Ben Abraham – “Another falling star”-Ben Abraham is killing it with this new album. This is the third track we’ve heard from it and we’ve liked them all. The bright energy of the piano really sets the baseline for Abraham’s solid pop vocal …
Three dynamic indie pop tracks to energize your midweek
Eleven Point Two – “Blurry”-There’s an up tempo optimism to this track that really pops for me. Something about the mood feels like the energetic theme songs of 90s TV shows. Maybe that’s why I like it so much? But even if you …
Three indie pop tracks that will bring a gentle sense of joy
Anna Bates – “Last man on earth”-First lines matter. With a heavy hitting first line worthy of John Prine and the great folk singers of the 20th century, Anna Bates wows us with, “Well I might dig up Elvis…” Uh… okay. That’s… random. …
