Wild Giants – “Souvenir”-When it comes to rock, there are a lot of different styles that people enjoy. I have to say I really appreciate the up tempo but still melodic style of Wild Giants. Sometimes the effect on a lead vocal can …
Category: Rock
Rockers Superhead Share Raucous “Supersoaker”
Superhead – “Supersoaker” We dig the urgent rock style of this trio. Raucous and crunchy, the band plays with a near combustible rock earnestness that fits nicely in the garage / punk style. For those who did not grow up with American summers, …
Three energetic and alternative takes on modern rock music
LOVEHEIST – “The Stone”-Some of the synth work on this song feels like it might have been captured in a magical time machine in the 1980s and preserved for us to enjoy. Marty!? Is that you!? But, then there’s this pop rock energy …
Cold War Kids Roar Back With “What You Say”
We have long been fans of Cold War Kids. Every time we are lucky enough to get music from them, we are ushered into tight rock done with earnestness but that is also extremely fun. Their latest effort, “What You Say”, shows their …
Three feel-good tracks in the indie pop and indie rock vein
Le Saiint – “Grey Blue Hair”-Do you feel that syncopated energy right from the start of the track? I totally dig that. It’s got this groove that just makes you want to lean back in your car and cruise. The electronic elements of …
Soaring Rock “Within Walls” from Paper Anthem
The music of Paper Anthem has been deeply meaningful for us. The engine of the creative artist Joseph Hitchcock, their music can be classified as echoed piano rock, but even that fails to do justice. With a deep songwriting talent, Paper Anthem is …
Three tracks right on the line of alt rock and folk music
Indigo FM – “Anhedonia”-If you’re looking for a lush rock arrangement and a moving kickdrum rhythm, check out this great new indie rock track from Indigo FM. To be honest, when I write about music I usually listen while I’m writing and kind …
Rock Roundup: Acts that Challenge the Typical
Summer League – “Everything Was Over” If you like large rock sounds, with tight lyrical dynamics, then give Summer League a listen. “Everything Was Over” is dripping with relational nostalgia and clever sing-a-long lines. This is the first single off their debut album, …
Three new tracks navigating the Americana and rock genre blend perfectly
Evan Bartels – “El Camino”-From the first time I heard Evan Bartels, I knew there was something different about his music. It’s sincere. This man has never sung a lyric he didn’t believe. This is the kind of music that explains why the …
My 3 Favorite Songwriters this Week
Kelly McMichael – “I Missed Out on Everything” This starts with a Joan Jett style guitar intro before launching into a genre busting piece of indie gold. Dipping into folk, dream pop, and classic rock, “I Missed Out on Everything” is a great …
