Henry Grace – “Things”-There’s something about the chill guitar work in the opening of this song that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. It just feels so genuine; then, when I heard Grace’s vocal I was instantly hooked. …
Category: Rock
Three brand new Indie Rock tunes that will take you on a sonic adventure from past to future
A View of the Earth From the Moon – “Emerson and Henry David Thoreau”-I think it’s a right of passage for every “gifted” kid to have a Transcendentalist phase in high school; I sure had mine, right around 11th grade. I think I’ll …
Three exciting new indie rock tracks, including a slow burn that will pull you right in
Samuel Matthews – “Mythomaniac”-I can’t quite put into words what this song does to me, but every time I’ve listened to it there’s been a tangible feeling that gets me. Matthews sings with this plaintive sincerity that reminds me of everything we loved …
Three indie rock tracks to bring some energy and excitement to your midweek
Creature Canyon – “Bad Wishes”-When I tell people that I’m a fan of indie rock, this is the sound that I want them to imagine. It’s cool, groovy, with guitars that drive the sound and vocals that are easy to connect. There’s just …
Album Review: Michael Suddes – Out of My Hands
If you’re a fan of acoustic folk rock singer songwriters, then check out this new album from Michael Suddes. That might seem like a lot of categories, but trust me Suddes checks all of those boxes. The opening track of the album “Back …
Featured Indie Rock Single: The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu”
The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu”-Typically indie rock is a genre where we have a lot of tracks to feature, but this week it just wasn’t falling into place so I decided to feature this track on its own. Honestly, it’s a …
Three brand new pop punk tracks that will have you falling in love with the genre all over again
Who saves the hero? – “Enemies”-There’s something about a good power chord and a soaring lead vocal that makes me feel like I’m a young adult again, full of all the angsty frustrations of young love. This song captures some of the bands …
Three new folk rock tracks that are sure to flip your bad day into a good one
neomi – “Sit Back Baby”-Okay, so if you started following this website last year when I was writing about Lizzy McAlpine seemingly every day (sorry not sorry), then this song is going to feel like it fits right in there. Neomi is an …
Three tracks that will put some pep in your step this midweek – danceable indie pop! Let’s GO!
Sound Estate – “Talk It Out”-I don’t approve a lot of dance pop, so when I do it’s because it’s SO GOOD I couldn’t say no. This track from Sound Estate has some amazing soundscapes that intersect well with an intense beat. The …
Three wonderful tracks at the intersection of indie pop and experimental rock music
Alexander Wolfe – “Talk”-Wolfe wrote one of the most important songs I covered several years ago called “The Mock Turtle’s Lament” and, frankly, I’ve been a fan ever since. The production of this song “Talk” is massive, with swells and energy that show …
