Missing Since Monday – “Better Days”-I’ve written about my love of pop punk many times, so I won’t regale the reader here. That said, if you know the Relient K song “Sadie Hawkins Dance,” you will really feel a connection with this track. …
Category: Rock
Three mellow rock tracks to bring some perspective in these troubling times
Dunsun – “When the Devil Gets his Way”-There’s something deeply mysterious and heavy, beyond bluesy, at the heart of this track. I appreciate the depth and sincerity in the composition here. The lyrics are almost scripture in terms of knowing better, yet we …
Featured Single: Jillian Lake – “Human”
Jillian Lake – “Human”-If you’re new around here, maybe you haven’t seen our coverage of Jillian Lake, but she’s one that we’ve featured a few times already. We’re back with another feature because it’s really, really well done. There’s an intimacy to this …
Three unique new rock tracks that show the versatility of the genre
Chemical Sun – “Disdain”-I don’t write about much harder rock, so this is about the hardest you’re going to get from me. That said, fans of bands like Breaking Benjamin are going to find a lot to like about this style and sound …
Three tracks at the intersection of folk and rock (that have us swooning)
Jon Rowe – “All That You Are”-When you’ve been a folk and indie rock blogger for over a decade, it might seem like you’ll never hear anything new again. But behold, there’s something cathartic and moving about the acoustic guitar and vocal blending …
Three high energy pop rock tracks to power your midweek
Melxdie – “STATIC”-Something about the opening guitar solo to this track reminds me of 80s hair metal and I’m not at all mad about it. There’s a powerful energy that opens the track, preparing the listener for a quality lead vocal that cuts …
3 Emotive and Must-Hear Tracks
Field Trip – “Make Your Mind” The US act Field Trip perfectly capture a modern dream track on “Make Your Mind”. Soaked in sun and surf rock guitar, the group blend ’60’s pop with a more current indie psych rock style, with the …
Check It Out! A pair of brand new POP PUNK tracks for your consideration
Hana Lili – “Ur Girlfriend’s a Lawyer”-I’m a sucker for a well produced pop punk track and this one definitely fits the bill. The lead vocal absolutely soars and the chords are vibrant. The sound does a great job of moving between dynamic …
Three new folk and Americana tracks you’ll want to add to your 2026 playlists
Andie Mechanic – “Cosmic Solitude”-There’s a subtlety to this track that won me over from first listen. The delicate vocal is balanced perfectly in the midst of an instrumentation that sometimes feels like soft indie pop, yet in other moments soars to this …
2025 Album of the Year List!
10) The Wildwoods – Dear Meadowlark-The first track on this album is the title track “Dear Meadowlark” and it will take you about 10 seconds to hear why I love this sound. It’s a beautiful vocal track with an intricate folk spirit to …
