Eden Iris – “Dark Sunday Dream” -Eden Iris has a fascinating style. It’s not typical or traditional folk music, but the elements of the “new world” she describes in her lyrics. It’s a thoughtful and engaging track, even if it evokes some dark …
Category: Rock
Playlist naming contest – Listen to these tracks and name the themed playlist on Spotify!
Check out these ten tracks and help us come up with a name. Retweet the article on Twitter or share it on Facebook and we’ll pick the name/theme we like best. We’ll give you credit, high fives, and blow you kisses from Northeast …
Songwriter Potpourri: Something sweet for everyone
Kane Miller – “All We Need” -Miller’s style is calm, graceful, and intricate. He plays a guitar with passion and lays over it thoughtful lines. The “all we are is all we need” preaches a message of contentment and joy. It’s the kind …
Featured Single: The Get Up Kids – “I’m Sorry”
They’re baaaaaaaaaaaack. Some of us grew up on this type of pop punk and had a lot to learn from bands like The Get Up Kids. As a kid who went to a few sticky-floored punk shows in my day, I was geeked …
An alt rock playlist for those who dig creative rock
The Astronots – “How Much Pain” -When I press play on this dynamic track, I can’t help but feel something. I guess it’s nostalgic pain. But what I love about the track is that it has these intricate layers that feel familiar; I’ve …
Top 25 Indie Rock Blogs for 2018
These ranking articles are really fun to write, even though people don’t always agree with our ranks. But here’s the fun thing about a list like this. You are sure to find a blog or two that you have never heard of before …
A robust Americana and folk playlist!
Lucinda Belle – “Where have all the good men gone?” -If jazzy Americana anthems are your thing, you need to sit down with a dry martini and listen to Lucinda Belle. The vocal here is absolutely world class. Then the rest of the …
A midweek variety playlist with something for everyone
Will Wander – “Green Genevieve” -Will Wander is a clever name. Then there’s this infectiously fun folk style that will keep listeners around for a long time. Sometimes I think they channel the great folk bands of the 60s, but other times they …
Artist Interview: Matthew Logan Vasquez on the new Glorietta album
Glorietta was a moment in music history where some of music’s biggest names got together in 2017 to record a live “jam” record. The names include Noah Gundersen, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Kelsey Wilson, Adrian Quesada, Jason Robert Blum, and David Ramirez. We’ve covered …
Are you ready to rock? New indie rock music!
Anxiety Attacks – “OK” -One of the great pleasures of my life is being connected to people who care deeply about mental health. So when I found this track about checking in on someone that you love, complete with a fascinating alt punk …
