Matt Arthur and Dawson Gamble – “Heartbreak in Mimico”-This is as dynamic of a pop song as I have heard this year. I don’t just mean “for an indie pop song,” either. I mean that the production here is outstanding. It’s the kind …
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Three alt and indie pop tracks to show how many definitions there can be for “pop” music
V!ctoria – “Late to the Party”-This was one of those songs that I clicked play and, not knowing what to expect, was absolutely floored on the spot. I don’t even know how to explain what I mean when I say “alt pop” and …
Three brand new alt pop tracks to bring some variety to your playlists
Phil and the Blanks – “GOOD LIFE ft. bella amor”-This might not be the kind of song that you expect to find on ETTG, but when this came up in our submissions it felt right. There are primarily three things that caught my …
Three exceptional alt pop tracks that will have you wondering why genres even exist… great music is great music!
Alyson Witt – “chamomile & honey”-This is not the first time I’ve approved a track from Alyson Witt and it won’t be the last. Just listen. Goodness, what a voice. There’s a tenderness to this recording that I absolutely adore. The interplay of …
Three new songs that fit right in the indie, pop, alt, and folk spaces… maybe we need to invent a new genre?
Simone Ledet – “ghost”-From the opening guitar strum of this song, I was awestruck. There’s a captivating energy here that pulls me in right from the start. The energy of the song is simultaneously rising, while feeling a bit held back. The chorus, …
Three exceptional, captivating new alt pop artists you are going to love
Alyson Witt – “letting go”-I could have waited to write about this song when I find other soul artists. Witt’s work is as much soul as it is alt pop. Nevertheless, it feels like such a wonderful relaxing piece of songwriting that I …
Three unique alternative textures in contemporary rock music
Stella Lovell – “Get Away”-If you’re a fan of grungy alt-rock stylings, then Stella Lovell’s latest song, “Get Away,” is going to be a treat. The guitars have just the right amount of fuzz, and the percussive energy keeps the track moving. It …
Three new tracks in the alt pop space that will give you chills up your spine
Sidney – “anything”-One of the great privileges of writing a music blog for the past decade plus is that I’ve gotten to hear some of the most incredible underrated artists. Sidney is an emerging alt pop artist who absolutely wears her heart on …
Three alt pop singer songwriters that really stand out from the crowd
leo. – “never enough, never fair”-Ok hear me out now, but I think leo. is in the same vein as Dodie Clark. What I mean is that there’s a tender, emotive element here that makes we want to curl up in the song. …
Three unique tracks that prove not all pop music sounds the same… and sometimes it will surprise you!
Sierra Sky – “Higher with me”-This is a love song complete with a tender acoustic guitar and an equally tender, lovely vocal. There’s an approachability to this song that I genuinely appreciate. The easy going style invites the listener to lean into the …
