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 …
Category: Pop
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 …
Three engaging indie pop tracks that will take your imagination to another place
FloraNova – “Joyride”-This is a groove. It’s so good. FloraNova have produced a chilled out pop track with just the right amount of atmospheric use of space. The groove keeps it moving while the lush instrumentation in the background keeps the track swirling …
Featured single: Nite Tides and Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 – “Falling Backwards”
Nite Tides and Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 – “Falling Backwards”-“When you’re falling backwards, just enjoy the ride.” Wow. That’s a lyric. There’s a real angst in this overly happy sounding song. I like the way the juxtaposition makes sense. It makes me …
Featured Pop Punk Single: GOLDEN – “I want to run”
GOLDEN – “I want to run”-Fans of pop punk bands like Yellowcard will find a lot to like about this track from GOLDEN. It’s got all the full chords and up tempo style that will remind listeners of the early 2000s. The expressive …
Three tracks for fans of folk, folk rock, and amazing songwriting
Midnight Pilot – “Broke again”-Folks who have been reading my music coverage for years now will hear why I like this song immediately. The songwriting is outstanding. The chromatic chord progression is so satisfying. The vocal is excellent. The whole mood of the …
Three indie pop tracks to bring some energy to this week
Wilderland – “Reflections”-I love the effect on the vocal in this song. I don’t know the technical term for what’s happening here, but I know it’s not a sound that works for every song. It absolutely works here. Wilderland have a unique sound …
Featured pop folk single: Jake Adler – “Happy home”
Jake Adler – “Happy home”-The stylistic comparison for this track is probably the Lumineers “Hey ho” or Phillip Phillips “Home.” Those aren’t songs we typically chat about around here, but to be honest this song is really catchy. I appreciate the sincerity in …
Three singer songwriters that will reinvigorate your love for music
Josie Toney – “Extra”-I thought about saving this track for an Americana playlist because it definitely fits in that world, but it’s such a darn good song as well. Toney’s vocal has a really approachable sincerity that I think a lot of people …
Featured upbeat pop single: Calm Canopy and Sylvia Lily – “Wine Witch”
Calm Canopy and Sylvia Lily – “Wine Witch”-The genre blending and bending on this track is really refreshing. The energy (including hand claps!) is positively infectious. The overall vibe is really a great feeling. I hope that a lot of folks will give …
