David Burnett – “Picture Place”-I don’t know who David Burnett reminds me of, specifically, but I feel like I’ve known his work for years. The composition style has a beautiful combination of modern Americana (think Nickel Creek) with classic singer songwriter vibes (think …
Category: Pop
The Return of the Holiday Playlist!!!
Goldschatz – “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve” We love this duo and their penchant for shared vocals. When everything is seemingly wrong, tracks like these give us all something to be thankful for. The tune has a nice old timey swing …
Three tracks blurring the lines between indie pop and indie rock
Cy – “Hate to hate you”-I genuinely appreciate the talent that it takes to write a song like this. In a world with so much indie pop, it takes an incredible gift to stand out from the crowd. Cy does just that with …
Three indie rock tracks for our loyal rock-loving readership
Missy Bauman – “Heaven’s clothes”-When you hear the first few bars of this track you might think it’s a folk tune, but stick with it. This is absolutely an indie rock track with a gorgeous vocal. It’s a beautiful composition from start to …
Three indie pop tracks that stay true to our pop rock-loving souls
The Riverbreaks – “Perfectly Aglow”-If you’re looking for an easy going acoustic-driven track, check out this new one from The Riverbreaks. The production mix is wonderful. You can understand every lyric and the vibes are a nice mix of 60s rock with more …
Three intriguing tracks to explore unique textures in indie pop music
Jillette Johnson – “Daddy Dopamine”-I adore this song; it sounds really good, feels really good, and has a powerful (much needed) message. It puts me in the mind of Bo Burnham a bit in critiquing modern society’s reliance on technology and the dopamine …
Three trendy indie pop tracks that you can’t wait to share with your best friends
HOAX – “Goldeneyes”-The groove on this track hits so undeniably well, it could make the stiffest of non-musical people move. The atmospheric mix feels really good. When I listen to this song, I feel like I should be in a trendy apartment vibing …
Three indie pop tunes you didn’t know you needed in your life, but you do
Slomo Casino – “Marshmallow”-If this was the first song you ever heard in the “indie pop” genre, you’d have a pretty good indication of what it’s about. Does it feel good? YES! Does it have some upbeat rock elements? YES! Does it have …
Three pop-influenced singer songwriters who deserve top-40 acclaim
Rosie – “Social Stamina”-“Now I don’t know who I am. How did I turn into a person I can’t stand?” Wow, I didn’t expect to click on a “pop” style artist and be hit with such a powerful, meaningful lyric. The rest of …
Rila’s Edge: Indie Rock for the Masses
Rila’s Edge – “Tired” UK act Rila’s Edge has won over our hearts in recent weeks. Their brand of indie rock is sure to give you the feels, as they evoke memories of some of the most memorable acts in the recent decade. …
