Alexandra Leaving – “Out of This World”-I have to be honest; I really like this type of dynamic pop rock energy. I can’t quite put my finger on which 90s artist Leaving reminds me of, but there’s definitely some nostalgic pins and needles …
Category: Rock
Post-Grunge Rockers Deafhound Build a Breathtaking Wall of Sound
Deafhound – “Tummy” We love the shoe gaze forward sound of Portland act Deafhound. Sonically, it will remind listeners of the creative wall of sound created in the post grunge era. Vocally, it is pushed further behind this wall but ads a biting …
Three intriguing new sounds in the indie and alt rock space
Calm Canopy and Sylvia Lily – “One Day”-I try to find music that you’re not expecting; I try to curate sounds that are different in a way that stays true to the principles of good music. This song “One Day” is absolutely the …
Featured Single: Power pop in the vein of the Beatles by The Junipers – “You’re My Sugar and Spice”
The Junipers – “You’re My Sugar and Spice”-Instead of looking at the clock to see the time, you might be looking at the calendar to see what year it is with this great throwback sound from the Junipers. Everything from the chord selection …
Three new rock tracks that will have you wanting to pick up the guitar again
Boston Levi – “Pretty Little Heartbreak”-I really like the way the guitars soar on this track. The dynamic shift between the guitar breaks and the vocals on the chorus makes for an excellent listening experience. I’ve always been a sucker for these types …
A pair of creative, soulful new tunes that keep classic 20th century music alive
Lisa Crawley – “Hey You”-I fell for this song on absolute first listen. The production is outstanding, the vocal to die for, and the beat is infectiously interesting. The way the electric guitars sing on this song is on another level, seriously. The …
Featured Single: Golden Feather’s “Anything, Anymore” is a standout mid-70s harmony rock track but released in 2024
Golden Feather – “Anything, Anymore”-Everything about this song reminds me of the vintage 70s rock harmony bands. If you know me, I love this sound. The rock guitars in the opening were enough to get my attention, but the amazing vocal harmonies made …
Three new takes on pop rock that will put a smile on your face and tap in your toe
Vilhelm Buchaus – “Dying Light”-Something about the energy of this track reminds me of timeless pop rock from the 80s and early 90s. It just feels familiar in a good way. The enthusiasm of the vocal soars over the production mix. Ultimately it’s …
Three outstanding new rock tracks you need in your life
Stos – “Who We’ll Be”-I don’t always bust out the stank face, but when I do it’s because of a groove this good. This track has an amazing blend of funky beat with these soaring atmospheric vocals. It’s a combination that you don’t …
Three excellent tracks in the folk rock subgenre worth your consideration
Ian MacGinnis – “Let’s Try Living”-There’s a rhythmic structure to this song that pulls me in right from the start. Once the vocal enters the track, I can’t help but smile. The lyrical message is about the joy that we get from music …
