School House – “Lost in you”-This is a love song with the perfect blend of relatable lyrics and a cool guitar for effect. If you’ve ever had a relationship where you can really get lost in the other person (you’re lucky!), then you’ll …
Category: Pop
Three creative, innovative, and engaging examples of indie pop music
Devon Cole – “1-800-GOT-STRESS”-There’s an infectious pop energy to this song. It’s got a delightfully flippant way of dealing with something that we all face; stress. Some of us are feeling this more than others, but it’s a really powerful sentiment. It’s about …
Three indie pop tunes to bring a little excitement to this early summer
Paul Cherry feat. Kate Oblinger – “OBO”-This song has it all; elements of pop, jazz, and funk all meet in this expressive indie pop with tons of eclectic energy. I love the way the chord changes roll together for a truly unique style. …
Three alt and indie pop tracks that will be glad to know months before all of your friends
bb sway – “How will I get there?”-If you’re a fan of alt pop music, you’ll find a lot to like about bb sway’s style. This track is on another level, to be honest. It’s got a groove to die for and some …
Three alt pop tracks to bring some variety to your weekend playlist
Mindy White – “Somewhere”-When it comes to alt pop production, the use of space is absolutely key. It can’t be a full on banger or too subtle for the whole track. It’s a delicate balance. Mindy White’s track “Somewhere” has captured that balance …
Three absolutely magical alt pop tracks that will have you in a dreamy state
Rainlights – “Forgive”-From the time I first clicked play on this track, I knew it was going to be a fit for us. The vocal is really well done and the melody feels beautifully familiar. But the lyrics… oh my goodness… relational, accessible, …
Three unique takes on modern rock music
Tatum Scott – “Virginia”-No matter what genre you call this song, it’s got major hit potential. It sounds like a lot of stuff you might hear on pop stations currently. The quality of the vocal is evident from the start. There’s an infectious …
Three indie pop tracks that will remind you why you love the genre
Kid Charleroi – “Count me out”-The harmonies on this track are so fun! Actually, the whole composition is a lot of fun. Kid Charleroi has a youthful vibrancy to the style that comes through from start to finish. I appreciate the strategic placement …
Three rock tunes to bring some pep to your step this weekend
Shipwrecker – “Voice in my head”-If you’ve ever had a voice in your head for better or worse, you’ll relate to this song. This particular voice is about a negative/distracting/disturbing voice. It’s an unsettling track if you’ve ever had this experience, but it …
Three alternative pop tracks that help process complex emotions
ROSIE – “Someone you once had”-This song has so many layers of meaning to it that I find it almost overwhelming. First of all, the music has this subtle approachability in the opening that invites the listener in, like sitting down to talk …
