Grand Am – “Sweet tooth”-The upbeat rock energy of this track defies easy categorization in terms of rock music history; it feels a bit like something from the Killers in the early 2000s but yet there’s a funkiness to the backbeat here that …
Category: Pop
Three indie pop tracks that will have you looking for your dancing shoes
Lissie – “Night moves”-If you’re looking for a pop anthem, look no further than Lissie’s latest track. Lissie is an artist we’ve featured in the past. The pop rock vibes on this track feel like a bygone era with a fresh production energy …
Three thoughtful singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your contemplative and relaxing playlist
Ram Dass – “Trust in the blue”-The calming energy of the acoustic guitar immediately captures the listener’s attention on this track. Then… the lyrics are thoughtful, poetic, and moving. When the harmony vocal enters the piece, there’s a peaceful sentiment. The question “have …
Three up tempo rock jams to energize your weekend festivities
The Burning Lights – “Caffeine and graffiti”-So this is probably an unlikely track for a late-30s guy to feature. I mean I haven’t been able to relate to these lyrics for a good 20 years. That said, there’s a version of me from …
Three vivid and engaging indie pop tracks that you should have in your life
Tyler Jarvis – “WANT ME hate me”-If you’ve ever been in a rocky relationship, Tyler Jarvis’s track “WANT ME hate me” will connect poignantly. The line “we’re both so guilty of playing pretend” pops really well here. It’s about one of those relationships …
Three new pop rock tracks to bring some enthusiasm to this week
The Forbearant – “Can’t stop”-There’s an up tempo energy here that feels perfect for pop rock. The vocals are on point, the guitars feel festive, and the overall composition propels the song forward. It’s lyrically about moving forward despite how life throws challenges …
Three tracks that will have you pondering what “alt pop” is and why you love it now
Working Memory – “Witness”-Do you feel this beat? My goodness. It’s funky but also keeps things moving. Then listen to the harmonies… kinda different, aren’t they? I think I’m starting to get what alt pop means. It feels like a pop song but …
Three energizing indie pop tracks that will bring optimism to your week
Rikas – “My bench”-I’m not even sure indie pop is the right category for this song, but it’s so good and it’s certainly a few things… rock-infused and gleefully pop. The immediate and easy comp is to 60s bouncy rock music, but there’s …
Three tracks of absolute ear candy in the indie pop family of genres
palmboy – “Spaceman”-From the opening layered harmonies, I was immediately struck by the track from palmboy. One of the easiest comps here is Queen, but honestly I think palmboy is doing something new and exciting as well. There’s a vibe that reminds me …
Three indie pop tracks to liven your midweek
Jenny Kern – “I should lose you”-If you’ve been around ETTG for a while, you know the name Jenny Kern. She’s got a fantastic voice. It’s nice to hear this new track “I should lose you” with its high energy and engaging lyrics. …
