The Kick Drums – “She Killed Me With Her Eyes” Underneath the woozy guitar tone of “She Killed Me With Her Eyes”, lies an eclectic groove. The act blends all sorts of influences – from shoe gaze to trip hop to hip hop …
Category: Rock
Echo In Rock Out on Impressive Debut
Echo In The Hamburg duo Echo In have captured our attention. From the opening of “Renew”, we were utterly smitten with their cyclical guitars and dreamy vocal delivery. Listeners will feel hypnotized if not transfixed with the way they intentionally craft tracks to …
Thursday Post Rock (Our Faves)
We love post rock and would be happy to write on it daily. The only issue we have is how little we get submitted to us and how little of that we accept for proper coverage. Truth is, if we received more from …
Three rock tracks to hype up this new week
Elephant Castle – “French Food”-When I think of indie rock, this is the type of sound I almost always envision. The percussion drives the sound, but there are some really fascinating textures from the guitars and keys that create a whole vibe. The …
Three peaceful singer songwriters to bring beauty and calm
Andrew Word – “Be here”-Something about this song almost feels like a hymn to me. The subtle harmonies are my favorite part, but the overall energy of the track is absolutely stunning. The thoughtful, plaintive lyrical style works perfectly with the delivery of …
Three energetic new rock tunes for your weekend
Andrey Azizov – “Too loud!”-The opening of this track was like a time machine, ripping me back to the mid-2000s. Once the lead vocal really rips on the first chorus, I was instantly reminded of the great band Paramore. The energy feels a …
Three different yet interesting subgenres of indie rock music
We Were Promised Jetpacks – “Not me anymore”-There’s a dynamic atmospheric energy in the opening that gives the listener the sense that the track is building energy. The synths hold a lot of power on this one as they support the vocal blending. …
Three “alt rock” tracks you will want to share with your friends
The Honest Heart Collective – “11/17”-Even when I find alt rock, I appreciate when it comes with a healthy dose of quality vocal harmonies. This track is my definition of good alt rock. Even the aggressive guitars in the opening feel just right, …
Three new rock-infused indie folk tracks to inspire your midweek
Sutter Zachman – “Matters in the dark”-It’s easy to hear why this track was a yes from me — the layered string work and quality vocal are evident right from the start. It sounds like a dream from the 70s brought to life …
Quintessential Post Rock for All Tastes
John Ward – “What is it Now” While we typically prefer instrumental post rock, Ward swayed us to change our mind. For “What is it Now”, the artist provides a sweeping sound that is only made better by his ethereal vocal parts. The …
