We may be bias, but Northeast Ohio act The Vindys are one of the tightest and talented acts on the national stage. The rockers have long produced soulful and exquisite tracks, but with their latest album, they prove to be a magnetic force …
Category: Rock
Contemplative and Cool Instrumentals
The Carrots – “Say Yeah” We really like the slow groove of this one. It unfolds like a summer drive down the coast. Anchored with a set of guitars, “Say Yeah” takes listeners on a journey through the valleys of psych and indie …
Three Americana tracks to bring us all back to earth in crazy times
Casey Frazier – “The Shelf”-In a world that seems to be pretty hectic, encouraging people to turn to their vices for a false sense of comfort, Frazier brings some hard truth to the situation. While much country and Americana music glorifies drunk life, …
Three new tracks with a groove to put a smile on your face
Still Waters – “Fly away”-This song has it all. There’s a nice groove, a quality lead vocal, and some lovely balanced production. It will have you singing along, clapping along, and dreaming of better days. It’s about the inherent desire to escape your …
UK Act The Palava Surprise on “Lost My Head”
The Palava – “Lost My Head” Damn this one hits us. From the beginning, the sound grabs listeners with a bouncy sort of melancholy. Vocally, it is very distinct, opting for an almost post punk sort of maturity. “Lost My Head” is a …
Three engaging new singer songwriters that could contend for “song of the year”
Leila Marie – “Home for you”-The first time I heard this song I thought maybe I opened a music box. The melody, vocal tone, and unhurried acoustic guitar all feel dreamlike in the best way possible. Leila Marie has a gentle yet entrancing …
Secondhand Sound Surprise With Thoughtful Indie Rock
Secondhand Sound – “Chesapeake” Besides having a great band name, indie rockers Secondhand Sound craft introspective tracks that will make fans of many. What makes “Chesapeake” so compelling, is how it breathes without rush or burden. Clocking in at just over 6 minutes, …
Three new rock tunes to energize your 2021 summer
Scoobert Doobert – “I live in California”-As an Ohio-based blog, we were taken aback by the lyrics of this song about a kid from Ohio going to Cali and bragging to all his friends about how much fun it is. The groove, though, …
Retro Video Club Rock a “Disaster”
Retro Video Club – “Disaster” UK rockers Retro Video Club make their presence known on “Disaster”. The act burst onto the scene with a loud, fierce, and cheeky gem of a rock solute. The introduction is much appreciated for us and all rock …
Three engaging rock tunes that will change your perspective on the genre
Parents – “Birthday Party”-I don’t know what kind of magical production energy went into this track, but it absolutely and unapologetically soars. It reminds me of a track called “The House” by Air Traffic Controller a few years ago. If it’s any consolation, …
