Rose Hotel: “Drown” There are two artists we think of when we hear this incredible new rock act. First, vocally we hear Courtney Barnett. While the group shares vocal similarities, the wordplay is just as compelling and rich. “Drown” is an undeniably cool …
Dreamy and Expressive New Talent
Juno Roome – “Think You’re Falling” “Think You’re Falling” has an unescapable hip shaking ability we could not ignore. The bass is especially groovy, while the vocals are the perfect amount of smooth. We classify this track in its own category; indie dream, …
Three new folk pop tracks to bring some atmospheric calm this weekend
Alara – “Even When It’s Over”-There’s a magical energy to this song that you’ll hear from the moment Alara starts singing. The sweetness in the line, “think I’m gonna love you forever” resonates. The lyrical concept of the song is that “even when …
Three engaging indie pop tracks that show some of those tasty folk influences
Brad Wilson – “You and I”-This is such an endearing song that I’m pretty sure I approved it in the first 20 seconds. The lead vocal is unbelievably smooth and well delivered. The lyrical message is quite sweet as well; it’s about falling …
Three new alt country tracks for fans of the real deal
Remy Sher – “Barstow”-The first thing I did when I heard this song was share it with a friend of mine who is a songwriter. If that’s not an endorsement, I don’t know what is. It’s a beautiful story that shows how broken …
Three indie folk tracks you’ll definitely want to hear this evening
Glenn Thomas – “Certain Things Remind Me Of You”-Something about this track reminds me a bit of “These are a few of my favorite things.” The list of significant every day items connecting with a loved one feels good here. Thomas writes with …
Three new rock tracks to energize your weekend
Porto Ruby – “Your Bird Has Flown”-Sometimes people need to be reminded that rock music didn’t start out as head-banging hard music. The origins of rock music sounded a lot more like bluesy folk music, a lot like this track from Porto Ruby. …
Three thoughtful new folk tunes that will connect with your heart
Our Atlantic Roots – “I Do”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk harmony duos, you’ll find a lot to like about this sound from Our Atlantic Roots. It’s a love song, for sure. It’s not just about a relationship; this is about the …
Three different takes on the “rock” genre in the 21st century
Broken Colours – “Not Giving In”-Take a nice mix of different instruments and kick the tempo right in the hind end… that’s what you get with “Not Giving In” by Broken Colours. The syncopation gives the track a forward momentum. The vocal has …
Three outstanding new folk tunes that remind us why we started blogging in the first place
Peacemode – “My love (is like a waterfall)”-When I started blogging many years ago, it was because I wanted to share indie artists with my friends. The sound of a band like Peacemode fits that mold perfectly, bringing an energetic yet melodically satisfying …
