La Sécurité – “Hot Topic” This Montreal collective is incredibly engaging with thoughtful and alluring post punk. The final track off their debut album is unsettling but also very danceable, reminding us of early industrial. This was initially meant to soundtrack an avant …
Indie Rock to Expand Your Imagination and Shake Your Hips
Soda Blonde – “Bad Machine” This one has a killer groove. Danceable and refined, the Irish act are due for a breakout. Their second album is full of thoughtful lyrics soundtracked by fluidly engaging instrumentation. “Bad Machine” provides a singable chorus that is …
Three indie pop tracks for that mid-summer vibe
Man Alive – “Colours”-Some people use air conditioning to cool off in the summer, but Man Alive just use incredible melodic lines and great keys. The energy of this track is absolutely fantastic. I knew I liked it from first listen. The understated …
Album Review: HoJames Band Self-Titled
From the first notes of the HoJames Band self-titled album, I knew I was in for an Americana treat. The guitars drop with a timeless effect. It’s an album that shows reflections of great southern rock like Creedence and Skynrd. It’s a sound …
Three indie folk tracks to seep down deep into your soul
Brandon De La Cruz – “I Love You Babe” (Michael Hurley cover)-I actually didn’t know the original of this song, but De La Cruz captured my attention with this one right away. Sometimes whispery vocals can be challenging, but in this case they …
Three alt country tunes that keep us all honest
Nicky Diamonds – “The Ballad of the Lonesome Rose”-This song is a time machine. The moment you click play you will be transported back to the early 20th century in the beautiful origins of country music. The acoustic guitar, the crooning sincerity in …
Featured Single: Stevie Rae Stephens – “Forget You”
Stevie Rae Stephens – “Forget You”-We don’t often feature a commercial pop sounding track, so when we do it’s because it’s really good. Stevie Rae Stephens has a full vocal sound that really stands out from the crowd. The delicate harmonies on the …
Three new tracks in the folk and Americana scene that keep the past alive
Tom Webber – “Howling at the moon”-If you’re a fan of old school bluesy rock music, there’s a lot to like about Tom Webber’s sound. The effect on the guitars gives it a feeling of those late 50s and early 60s classic “roots …
Three folk singer songwriters that will help you fall in love with music again
Northwest Stories – “Buy My Folks a House”-The harmonies on this song are why I approved it. I don’t need to say anything else, really. Just listen to it. The songwriting is beautiful, the lyrics are delightful, and the harmonies are outstanding. It’s …
Featured Indie Rock Single: Rare Monk – “Vapor Skills”
Rare Monk – “Vapor Skills”-When it comes to indie rock, I am always a sucker for a good beat and a clean melody. This track definitely has a cool energy to it. The dynamics between the moving beat and the coolness of the …
