If you’re into music festivals but don’t like mainstream ones like Lollapalooza or Louder Than Life and want to see some emerging bands and artists, this list is for you! In partnership with Concerty.com, we prepared a list of 3 music festivals from …
Three new alt country tunes that will have you reconsidering what defines the country music genre
Meagre Martin – “Never Thought”-There’s a hint of gruffness in the lead vocal here that caught my attention right away. The more I listened, I really appreciated the unique melodic structure as well. The genre blend here is really interesting; there are some …
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 Top Songwriters Who Create the Vibe
Jillian Lake – “Playing Dead” The best artists can create their own trademark feeling for listeners. It weaves throughout their catalogue and as they mature, they hone it captivating fans for a career. We think of this when we hear the absolute captivating …
Three new tracks in the alt pop genre that remind us why we love this genre
Natalie Clark – “Iced Tea”-There’s a simple melody at the heart of this song that feels familiar and engaging. The chill effect on Clark’s vocal makes the song feel intimate and connecting. If you’ve ever grabbed an iced tea and took a cruise, …
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 folk tracks bringing a taste of mid-September to your playlist
Madison Olds – “Rich in Dreams”-I really like the vocal quality from Madison Olds. I’m a huge fan of the energy of her production and folk style. There’s just enough of an acoustic spirit to the song to make it resonate, but it …
Three Americana tunes that you’ll be overjoyed to add to your rotation
Tagore Chayne – “i’mma stop by on the way home”-I’m not sure if Chayne sounds more like a vintage folkster like Woody Guthrie or like a contemporary soul artist like Ray Lamontagne; I think he’s just a little bit of both and I’m …
Three new alt pop tunes that will win over your heart instantly
Julia Hutchinson – “Some Typa Way”-From the first time I clicked on this song, I thought it felt like a hit. The easy comparison is probably somewhere in the Taylor Swift multiverse… you know, the country stylings with pop leanings and accessible lyrics. …
