Nite Tides and Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 – “Falling Backwards”-“When you’re falling backwards, just enjoy the ride.” Wow. That’s a lyric. There’s a real angst in this overly happy sounding song. I like the way the juxtaposition makes sense. It makes me …
Featured Pop Punk Single: GOLDEN – “I want to run”
GOLDEN – “I want to run”-Fans of pop punk bands like Yellowcard will find a lot to like about this track from GOLDEN. It’s got all the full chords and up tempo style that will remind listeners of the early 2000s. The expressive …
Three tracks for fans of folk, folk rock, and amazing songwriting
Midnight Pilot – “Broke again”-Folks who have been reading my music coverage for years now will hear why I like this song immediately. The songwriting is outstanding. The chromatic chord progression is so satisfying. The vocal is excellent. The whole mood of the …
Expressive Emerging Rock Acts
Tell – “Shoelaces” We like the easy going math rock style here. The instrumentation floats on, beautifully soundtracking the spring season. The act’s new album is due out this summer and if “Shoelaces” is any indication, listeners could have a nice quintessential indie …
Three folk songwriters that will bring a poetic blessing to your midweek
Mary Ella Hunt – “I just don’t want you seeing this”-If contemplative and experimental folk is your thing, give this song a spin. Some of the layers add an interesting mystery and emotion to the performance. There’s an intimacy to the recording style …
Three indie pop tracks to bring some energy to this week
Wilderland – “Reflections”-I love the effect on the vocal in this song. I don’t know the technical term for what’s happening here, but I know it’s not a sound that works for every song. It absolutely works here. Wilderland have a unique sound …
New and Unclassifiable Rock Tracks
Reclining Nude – “She’s So American” Reclining Nude has some of the coolest vibes we have heard recently. Their smoky New York confidence drives quickly throughout the stellar track. It is a little difficult to classify their sound, which is why we love …
Oddnesse Has Us Feeling Love Vibes With Her Newest Gem “Drive Your Car”
Los Angeles songwriter Oddnesse is one of our favorite new discoveries. Her instrumentation is brilliantly quirky, while being succinct and incredibly compelling. Vocally, it is quintessentially indie pop and embarrassingly alluring. “Drive Your Car” is a perfect introduction to her style, which leans …
Three brand new Americana tracks to make you think of the old days
IZHAV – “Freight train”-One of the oldest themes in country and Americana songwriting is the freight train. Train hopping, hoboing, traveling the country as a way to leave rough beginning or to head to promising new places is a trenchant theme. This track …
Featured southern rock single: Jesse Roper – “Make it all work out”
Jesse Roper – “Make it all work out”-Southern rock is one of those genres that can be very appealing. The gospel overtones of the lead vocal, the blues core of the track, and the hopeful brilliance of the song’s energy really works for …
