Five Unique Indie Pop Tracks to Brighten Your Day Indie Pop is a tough genre these days because there are just so many people writing for it. There are bands that really can sing harmonies with catchy hooks that win the day every …
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Album Review: Miner – Tuanaki
Album Review: Miner – Tuanaki The defining characteristic of Miner’s brand of indie rock is total immersion; the sound pulls you deeply into the song, requiring a kind of concentration. This is not just the trashy background music for your keg party. This …
Album Review: Hezekiah Jones – In Loving Memory of oosi Lockjaw
Album Review: Hezekiah Jones – In Loving Memory of oosi Lockjaw The eclectic folk act of Hezekiah Jones continues to intrigue me with each new listen. The title of the album, In Loving Memory of oosi Lockjaw is itself mysterious enough to conjure …
Album Review: The Young Novelists – Made Us Strangers
Album Review: The Young Novelists – Made Us Strangers From the opening of The Young Novelists’ album Made Us Strangers listeners feel like this is a band from another era. They have a touch of James Taylor and maybe a little bit of …
Album Review: Leaf Rapids – Lucky Stars – An adventure in three part harmony
Album Review: Leaf Rapids – Lucky Stars Write down this name – Keri Latimer. This is the name of the angelic voice that is at the heart (and soul) of Leaf Rapids, a Canadian pop folk outfit. If you’re a fan of a …
Album Review: Seryn – Shadow Shows
Album Review: Seryn – Shadow Shows We’ve covered Seryn in the past and love their sound overall. When their latest album arrived in my inbox I got really excited. I listened to it and soaked in the harmonies over and over. Now I’d …
YouTube Gem: Korbee – “Great Escape”
Check out this acoustic video from duo Korbee. The track is “Great Escape,” an intense folk rock jam about running away. It’s about romance and survival. Stylistically, fans of Johnnyswim and other upbeat new folk bands will enjoy this one.
Album Review: Rosenblume – All Through the Fire, All Through the Rain
Album Review: Rosenblume – All Through the Fire, All Through the Rain Rosenblume have a sound that is as cool as these late August nights. It’s relaxed and methodical, comfortable like a well-worn flannel. It might even smell like a campfire sometimes. Rosenblume …
Album Review: Ivan and Alyosha – It’s All Just Pretend
I’ve been following Ivan and Alyosha since their first, beautiful harmony-laden EP. And they’re still at it. The recent It’s All Just Pretend shows a uniquely matured sound for this remarkable Seattle band represent all that is right about the changing shape of …
The Lone Bellow – Then Came The Morning – The Only Folk Rock You’ll Need This Year
As any sports fan knows, the sophomore slump is real thing. A fantastic debut season followed by a disappointing second trying to live up the hype. But if you’re not a sports fan and you follow our site, you may not believe that …
