Phoric – “Prevent”-There’s a dynamic energy to this track right from the start. The percussive style is present in the drums as well as the vocal phrasing. It’s has a real sense of movement. The lyrics have a loaded, emotional character to them. …
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Three new indie rock tunes to get you hyped for the weekend
Amaury Laurent Bernier – “Too Early At the Party”-I always appreciate when a song brings together different styles of rock for something that feels wholly original. I can say with utmost confidence that you’ve never heard anything quite like this track from Bernier. …
Two emo tracks and a melodic hardcore track walk into a bar… wait, no they’re just in this alt rock feature today
Boxing Day – “Front Porch” (Emo)-If you’re looking for a chilled out style that’s a bit more melancholy style of rock, check out this track from Boxing Day. The guitar work really drives the sound while the vocal conveys the lyrical message well. …
Three tracks in the rock family of genres that go in different yet interesting directions
Marmalade – “Houston”-Maybe you’d call it chill rock music… or alt rock… or at times some version of pop rock. But this track from Marmalade has elements that I appreciate. The melody pushes along nicely and the vocal harmonies are really well done. …
Three unique alt rock tracks that will have you all up in your feelings
Tower12 – “Nothing Left”-If you’ve ever felt a breakup, this song will be relatable. It’s about how everything seems completely different after the end of a relationship, but yet you can’t quite keep the person out of your mind. The lamenting “why can’t …
Three intriguing new sounds in the indie and alt rock space
Calm Canopy and Sylvia Lily – “One Day”-I try to find music that you’re not expecting; I try to curate sounds that are different in a way that stays true to the principles of good music. This song “One Day” is absolutely the …
Three alt rock tracks to bring some energy to your week
Red Light Camera – “Round the Corner”-When I try to explain to people the type of rock I typically enjoy, it’s a sound a lot like this. There has to be a core rock n’ roll energy, even if the song includes some …
A pair of alt rock tracks that are sure to appeal to early 90s alternative fans
Midnight Morning – “The Stranger”-I love the melody of this track. It develops and unfolds with a natural chromatic style that just feels right. The understated vocal urges the listener to lean in and listen closely. But the lyrical concept, especially on the …
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 alt rock tracks that bring something different to the genre
Sam Scherdel – “R.E.T.R.O.”-From the first time I clicked play on this song, I felt a connection with the up tempo rock style. It feels like a lot of different pop rock types of bands that I enjoy. Yet, at the same time, …