Kevin Michael Duggan – “bipolar”-This one’s not for the family playlist and we’re okay with that. It’s a thoughtful, pensive, engaging type of modern folk music that’s sure to find a following among our readership. It’s a bit about mental health, behavior, and …
Category: Rock
Featured Pop Punk Single: GOLDEN – “River City Runaway”
GOLDEN – “River City Runaway”-Fans of pop punk will find a lot to like in the new track from GOLDEN titled “River City Runaway.” The power chords set the stage and the soaring vocal does a great job of delivering each line. The …
Featured Single: Satisfying Pop Rock “Scandi Queen” from Tim Voilhat
Tim Voilhat – “Scandi Queen”-If you’re a fan of upbeat pop rock, give this track a spin for sure. Voilhat does a good job of writing the kind of melody that pulls the listener in right from the start. The soaring vocal and …
Three tracks I would call folk rock but honestly genre be darned because they are all SO GOOD
*Fair warning: Fantastic Lyrics Ahead* Rocco! – “As You Please”-The line “put me on a pedestal just to leave me on the floor” is one of the most powerful lines I’ve heard in recent memory. This song is on a completely other level …
Three upbeat pop rock tunes to bring a bit of vibrancy to your midweek
Galactic Twin – “Just Another Day Behind the Sun”-I can’t help but smile when I click play on this song. It has a joyfulness to it that resonates on each listen. The beat moves along nicely with a staccato element that makes it …
A pair of POP PUNK tracks that will energize music fans who love power chords and nostalgia
Safe at Second – “99”-Fans of Blink 182 and similar pop punk bands are going to absolutely love this track. The soaring vocal is rich and satisfying. If you are a music fan of a certain age, this song will remind you of …
Three exciting rock tracks to get this week off to an energetic start!
The Ritz – “Give Me a Sign”-This song sounds like rock history. I don’t mean that it sounds like it’s from rock history, but that it’s a connection of several artists from the incredible Rolling Stones to more recent alt rock acts in …
2023 Song of the Year List, 10-1
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 10) Blackwood Station – “Let Me Down Gently”-To no one’s surprise, it’s an acoustic singer songwriter that leads off my top 10 this year. I hadn’t heard Blackwood Station before this one, but it’s easy …
Three outstanding indie rock tracks to add to your upbeat playlist
Everyday Dogs – “Coworkers”-I don’t always approve a song because of the chorus, but this one definitely was in that category. There’s a chromatic chord change and some fantastic harmonies that really make it pop. I’m not even sure what subgenre to call …
Three energetic, pop-influenced singer songwriters that you’ll want to follow forever
Emelia – “The Circle”-It took me until the end of the first verse to get my jaw off the floor… then I realized not only do I love this voice, but I have covered it before. Emelia has one of those voices that …
