School House – “Lost in you”-This is a love song with the perfect blend of relatable lyrics and a cool guitar for effect. If you’ve ever had a relationship where you can really get lost in the other person (you’re lucky!), then you’ll …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three creative, innovative, and engaging examples of indie pop music
Devon Cole – “1-800-GOT-STRESS”-There’s an infectious pop energy to this song. It’s got a delightfully flippant way of dealing with something that we all face; stress. Some of us are feeling this more than others, but it’s a really powerful sentiment. It’s about …
Three indie folk tracks that provide a tender acoustic style
Lucy Clearwater – “Tender”-So if you’re a fan of calm acoustic singer songwriters, you’ll find a hard time finding someone who does it better than Lucy Clearwater. This song has a stillness and peacefulness to it that I find absolutely endearing. It’s almost …
Featured Americana Single: Big Girl – “Hold on to that easy feeling”
Big Girl – “Hold on to that easy feeling”-“When the sun rises in the morning before you remember you’re alone, you can hold on to that easy feeling or you can let it go.” Dang. This one really hits with a sweetness that’s …
Three unconventional tracks that help to redefine your notions of alternative rock music
Snake Oil – “Breathe again”-I changed my mind on the genre of this song so many times… and to be honest I’m still not sure that it can be nailed down. There are elements of rock, folk, and certainly a sort of late …
Three acoustic folk artists that bring a delightful sense of calm
Laura Lucas – “Wake up, breathe in”-The calm acoustic style of this track won my heart over right away. The intimate recording style captures the inflections in Lucas’s voice perfectly. The message isn’t bad either; wake up, breathe in. It’s about control, concentration, …
Perfect New Tracks for Summer and Beyond
John Griffin McKay – “Cooler Now” We love the Arctic Monkeys style rock here. McKay thrives with clever lyrics and Beatles style instrumentation. The Memphis based artist shows his hard-fought talent and creativity on “Cooler Now”, which we believe is a near perfect …
Three alternative forms of chilled out pop rock music that you’ll want to hear immediately
Haizen – “Buzzkill”-The vibes of this track are immaculate. It’s got the shimmer and shine of a cool indie pop song with plenty of mood. The layers in the production provide for a syrupy mix that stands out in the indie pop genre. …
Three indie folk songs that will put a smile on your face
Max Bien Kahn – “List”-This song does a nice job of bringing together seemingly disparate styles in a way that feels organic and original. You’ll hear aspects of folk, rock, and even some bubblegum pop in this one. The lead vocal has a …
Three alt and indie pop tracks that will be glad to know months before all of your friends
bb sway – “How will I get there?”-If you’re a fan of alt pop music, you’ll find a lot to like about bb sway’s style. This track is on another level, to be honest. It’s got a groove to die for and some …
