MANNY! – “Waiting”-From first listen, it’s pretty impossible not to hear a bit of a Michael Jackson vibe in this sound from MANNY! The unique funk elements in the instrumentation give the song an 80s feel, but it’s the subtle R&B styling in …
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Three upbeat pop rock tunes to bring a bit of vibrancy to your midweek
Galactic Twin – “Just Another Day Behind the Sun”-I can’t help but smile when I click play on this song. It has a joyfulness to it that resonates on each listen. The beat moves along nicely with a staccato element that makes it …
Three outstanding indie rock tracks to add to your upbeat playlist
Everyday Dogs – “Coworkers”-I don’t always approve a song because of the chorus, but this one definitely was in that category. There’s a chromatic chord change and some fantastic harmonies that really make it pop. I’m not even sure what subgenre to call …
Three brand new rock tracks with a pop style that’s going to get you singing along
SUCKERPUNCH! – “Game Time”-As a rock fan and life long gamer, I definitely find a lot to enjoy with a song like this. The vocal mix on the chorus is really good. The imagery blends together sports with a relationship. It’s ultimately about …
Three rock tracks to liven up the weekend for our faithful readership
**Before I write about these three artists, let me just say thank you to the OGs who have been around since the early days. We’re so grateful we get to do what we do. If there’s ever been an artist you loved because …
Three new tracks in the indie pop and indie rock world that will surprise you (in a good way!)
Good Morning Bedlam – “Vampire girl”-Horns! Creative songwriting! Harmonies! It’s not hard to hear why I like this song so much. There’s something about the clever lyrical concept that makes me happy. I like the chord progressions and the energy in the chord …
Three brand new tracks in the indie pop and indie rock world that you need to hear
Kat McKinney – “Sadderday”-This is a song about balance, maturity, and adulthood. It’s about figuring out how to make it in life in the craziness of “growing up” and finding what makes you happy. There’s a lot of complex emotions in this song. …
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 indie rock tracks that will upend your assumptions about the genre
Bad Ape – “I want to fly”-The dynamic production on this song is absolutely impressive. I’ve been covering indie rock for over a decade and this is one of the best tracks I’ve heard in terms of pure production. I appreciate how the …
Three rock tracks that will get you moving this weekend
Ravine – “I hate this time of year”-This song is quintessential pop indie rock! I love everything from the syncopated rhythm, to the synth, electronic effects, and obviously the quality of the vocals. The lyrical concept is emotional and engaging, focusing on a …
