James Holt – “The Wedding”-The easy going rock energy of the verses on this track is sure to make a lot of fans. But then… whew… the chorus of this track hits and it absolutely soars. It’s a wonderfully nostalgic sound. The quality …
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Three rowdy indie rock jams to get you pumped for this December
llampaca and Doran Danoff – “Don’t Give Up”-If you’re looking for a funky rock jam, check out this track “Don’t Give Up.” The lyrical concept is simple and straightforward: don’t give up and don’t give in. It’s got a really nice funky groove …
Three rock tracks to hype up this new week
Elephant Castle – “French Food”-When I think of indie rock, this is the type of sound I almost always envision. The percussion drives the sound, but there are some really fascinating textures from the guitars and keys that create a whole vibe. The …
Three “alt rock” tracks you will want to share with your friends
The Honest Heart Collective – “11/17”-Even when I find alt rock, I appreciate when it comes with a healthy dose of quality vocal harmonies. This track is my definition of good alt rock. Even the aggressive guitars in the opening feel just right, …
Three innovative rock tracks to energize this early August
Ally Palmer – “Running”-If you’re looking for an easy going folk rock track for your late summer party playlist, check out the latest from Ally Palmer. The silky vocals from Palmer will have your guests thinking of the classics of the 70s. This …
Three new rock tunes to energize your 2021 summer
Scoobert Doobert – “I live in California”-As an Ohio-based blog, we were taken aback by the lyrics of this song about a kid from Ohio going to Cali and bragging to all his friends about how much fun it is. The groove, though, …
Three tracks right on the line of alt rock and folk music
Indigo FM – “Anhedonia”-If you’re looking for a lush rock arrangement and a moving kickdrum rhythm, check out this great new indie rock track from Indigo FM. To be honest, when I write about music I usually listen while I’m writing and kind …
Three unconventional yet fantastic examples of indie rock in early 2021 (with a song of the year candidate)
Morningbird – “Who knew”-Honestly, it’s early doors on 2021 but Morningbird might be my favorite band making new music right now. This song absolutely shreds. It’s got a psych rock energy to it at times, but the vocals and overall mix is absolutely …
Mid week variety playlist – A new jam for all the cool kids
FRAUDS – “Silent” -The beat on this track will make a believer out of anyone. Then when you combine the nostalgic elements with some hard hitting lyrics, you get this overall vibe that is pretty unparalleled. You might want to compare this to …
An alt rock playlist for those who dig creative rock
The Astronots – “How Much Pain” -When I press play on this dynamic track, I can’t help but feel something. I guess it’s nostalgic pain. But what I love about the track is that it has these intricate layers that feel familiar; I’ve …
