honeywhip – “It’s all in Ur head man”-This is a whole vibe. Dang, bro. We’ve covered honeywhip in the past, but this one takes on a whole new energy. I don’t often feature music with this kind of distortion, but the core melody …
Category: Pop
Three “alt pop” tracks that have us chilling out and throwing away the genre rules
Claire Connors – “Alone again”-Whew. “How could you treat me like that? Thought I wanted you so bad.” This is a heartbreak song. It’s also an angry song about someone who was not a good person in a relationship. It’s a special kind …
Three tracks that leave genre conventions behind and captivate audiences
Ray Turner – “Friendly Fire”-Whether you call it alt or R&B, this track from Ray Turner brings some absolute heat. It’s got a great beat, some nice guitar licks, and a lot of attitude. It’s the kind of track that you feel as …
Three contemplative indie pop tracks to help you assess your life
Silver Lake – “Beaches”-If you’re looking for a slow burn, intimate recording style then give Silver Lake’s “Beaches” a spin. It’s a really wonderful song with an incredible lead vocal. There’s a sentimentality to the track that’s sure to connect with a lot …
Three radio-ready tracks that will challenge your understanding of “indie” music
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 …
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, …
