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 …
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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 …
Three alt and indie pop tracks that will be glad to know months before all of your friends
bb sway – “How will I get there?”-If you’re a fan of alt pop music, you’ll find a lot to like about bb sway’s style. This track is on another level, to be honest. It’s got a groove to die for and some …
Three alt pop tracks to bring some variety to your weekend playlist
Mindy White – “Somewhere”-When it comes to alt pop production, the use of space is absolutely key. It can’t be a full on banger or too subtle for the whole track. It’s a delicate balance. Mindy White’s track “Somewhere” has captured that balance …
Three absolutely magical alt pop tracks that will have you in a dreamy state
Rainlights – “Forgive”-From the time I first clicked play on this track, I knew it was going to be a fit for us. The vocal is really well done and the melody feels beautifully familiar. But the lyrics… oh my goodness… relational, accessible, …
Three alternative pop tracks that help process complex emotions
ROSIE – “Someone you once had”-This song has so many layers of meaning to it that I find it almost overwhelming. First of all, the music has this subtle approachability in the opening that invites the listener in, like sitting down to talk …
Three tracks in the alt indie pop world that will bring you some introspective vibes
Deb Never – “Momentary sweetheart”-This song is a whole vibe. Everything from the expressive vocal style to the dynamics in the production make for a ton of raw emotion in the song. Also, if you’ve ever had a “momentary sweetheart” you’ll know the …
What in the world is “alt pop?” Three contemporary examples of this quirky and rising genre
Anni – “I choose you”-There’s an atmospheric quality to this song that stands out to me right away. It’s a song that feels like it takes elements of pop music and mixes them with unconventional production styles at times. The lyrical style is …
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, …
