Madeleine Mayi – “Faithless”-This is one of the most important songs I’ve heard in 2024. It is timely for the questions it asks, the answers it provides, and the central concern of the supernatural. If you grew up in a religious context and …
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Three captivating singer songwriters in the alt pop realm for fans of quality music
EDDY – “Baby Blue”-I’m not sure there’s anything I could say to prepare you for the quality you’re going to hear in this track from EDDY. Everything from the voice to the minimalist piano performance all feels just right. The lyrics are delivered …
Three unique tracks in the alt pop space to capture your attention
dopameen – “Try”-I don’t usually approve tracks with a spoken word opening, but this one is worth it. Hang on and wait for the vocal. The energy of this track is smooth and vibey, complete with a cool lead vocal full of emotion. …
Three outrageous exploratory ALT POP tracks for our adventurous readership
MisterMoon – “Cowboy Heaven”-This song demolishes the concept of genre in the best way possible. There are elements of country, pop, and heck even some electronic music here. The bouncing between dynamic elements that are traditional or classic with those more heavy-handed contemporary …
Featured Single: Laundry Boys – “American Confidence” chilled out groove with smile-inducing lyrics
Laundry Boys – “American Confidence”-Every time I’ve listened to this song, it has made me smile. If you’re anything like me, you know people in your life who have a wry sense of humor and just exude coolness. This track has that kind …
Three unique alt pop tunes that will bring energy this late November
Lyncs – “Dancing on the Freeway”-I’ve covered Lyncs a few times in the past, so when I saw this artist name submission I was excited to hear the new track. There’s a pop energy to the track that absolutely begs to dance while …
Three alternative pop tracks that bring unique energy to the genre
I Wish I Was A Punk Band – “Ash”-If you like dynamic production elements, you’ll find a lot to enjoy with this track. “Ash” carries with it some instrumentation that I don’t even recognize. I gather that much of it is electronic effects …
A pair of songs with “commercial alt pop” descriptions that will win you over on first listen
Taylor Lenz – “1800HEARTLESS”-The heartbreak song is not new, per se, but this version of it feels like it’s a fresh new take on a timeless style. There’s a bit of a pop Taylor Swift angle to this one, but it’s a different …
Featured Alt Pop track “Billboards” by Aymee Weir
Aymee Weir – “Billboards”-Everything about this song feels like the moniker “alt.” The chords are a bit unsettling in the best way possible. Weir has a beautiful voice that feels intentionally limited in some places. The song seems to creep and meander through …
Three unconventional tracks to show the versatility of the “pop” genre (when you’re not listening to the radio)
Certainly So – “Tired for a living”-Everything from the understated guitar to the inflection in the lead vocal makes this song feels like an “alt” track. This isn’t the grungy, belabored style of alt music though. This is a bright style of rock …
