Subtle Orange – “Bailey’s”-Fans of up tempo indie-inflected energetic rock will love this track. It’s got some quirks and we love that. The production includes blips and pops, layers of guitars and electronic elements that make the track stand out. But the soaring …
Three indie folk tunes to set the midweek mood
Haleigh Bowers – “Living proof”-There’s a spirited expression in every line of this song. I really like Bowers’ vocal and the intricate detail on the melody. But these factors come together to create a “mood” unlike anything I’ve heard in indie folk this …
Katy Rea Stuns on Her Beautiful Debut
Singer songwriter Katy Rea has an utterly captivating sound. On her debut album, The Urge That Saves You, Rea croons in a style that will draw comparisons to established artists like Angel Olsen as well as classic ’70’s acts. The recording style is …
Three new singer songwriters you’ll want to hear and share with friends
Gabby Donnelly – “Carolina”-The composition of this track works really well for me; it’s got an acoustic basis, a quality lead vocal, and some really nice backing elements that give it a sense of depth. I’m a huge fan of the standup bass …
Three dreamy pop tracks that are sure to bring you contemplative joy
Jagger – “Melancholic”-If there was a holy book for music genres, “Melancholic” would be in the definition of dream pop. This song has beautiful atmospheric elements in the opening with a lead vocal that absolutely soars. One might expect a song about sadness …
Three Americana tracks with inspiring depth and texture
Zach Angeloni – “Detroit shoreway living”-The jazzy upright bass makes this song for me. The vocal is good and the acoustic guitar has a lot of character, but that bass really does it. The overall vibe of this track is genre-blending in the …
Three wonderful acoustic folk tracks that are sure to impress
Wilfred – “Blue jean overalls”-If you’re a fan of acoustic singer songwriters, you’ve come to the right place. Wilfred definitely has a thoughtful, captivating acoustic style here. The narrative is about a woman with blue jean overalls, a surface level observation of a …
Three tracks that perfectly fit the indie pop folk rock genre description
Frank Follows – “Like you”-There’s a great dynamic sense to this track from Frank Follows, with a contemplative and easy going opening that leads to more of a driving rock style on the chorus. The overall energy of the track feels positive and …
Expressive Songwriters You Will “Fall” For
Brown Bear Collective – “Fever” We like the Fall vibes we get from this track. It perfectly unfolds, dipping in and out of melancholy folk. With lo fi, it is difficult to do just right, but what the act are able to do …
Three tracks in the “alt pop” space that will open your ears to a whole new style of music
Ed Tattersall – “Rescue me (acoustic)”-This song has it all. From a rising acoustic energy to a meaningful, emotional vocal, the song feels like it was written with depth and sincerity. At times feeling a little like Springsteen and a little like U2, …
