Rikas – “My bench”-I’m not even sure indie pop is the right category for this song, but it’s so good and it’s certainly a few things… rock-infused and gleefully pop. The immediate and easy comp is to 60s bouncy rock music, but there’s …
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Three up tempo rock tunes to give your midweek a kick in the pants
Cameron Neal – “No place to go”-The official genre for this track is alt rock. I’m definitely in support of that designation. Some of the energy feels like early 2000s punk-flavored pop rock, which I’ve always enjoyed. The soaring vocals and big time …
Three indie pop tracks to liven your midweek
Jenny Kern – “I should lose you”-If you’ve been around ETTG for a while, you know the name Jenny Kern. She’s got a fantastic voice. It’s nice to hear this new track “I should lose you” with its high energy and engaging lyrics. …
Three energetic modern indie pop songs to liven up your playlists
Coyote Island – “Long Way Down”-When you tell your friends that you listen to indie pop rock music, this is what you mean. This is about the cleanest example of indie pop rock that I could possibly find. It’s got a great hook, …
Three radio-ready tracks that will challenge your understanding of “indie” music
JOCKS – “American love”-Everything from the synthesizers to the driving lyricism of the song feels like an amalgamation of American music from the mid 20th century to today. The beat and percussion reminds me a lot of 80s pop rock. The overall snazzy …
Three energizing tracks bringing together elements of rock, folk, and pop music
Paden – “Coast of your heart”-As a former trumpet player, I am a sucker for well-placed horns in a track. If that track also has a folk heart and a rock beat, consider me sold. Paden have created the kind of song that …
Three indie pop tracks that stand out from the crowd
Ben Abraham – “Another falling star”-Ben Abraham is killing it with this new album. This is the third track we’ve heard from it and we’ve liked them all. The bright energy of the piano really sets the baseline for Abraham’s solid pop vocal …
Three dynamic indie pop tracks to energize your midweek
Eleven Point Two – “Blurry”-There’s an up tempo optimism to this track that really pops for me. Something about the mood feels like the energetic theme songs of 90s TV shows. Maybe that’s why I like it so much? But even if you …
Three indie pop tunes to give your Monday a burst of energy
Ali Angel – “Extra wild”-There are a lot of artists that I could compare Ali Angel to, but the one that comes to mind evidently for me is Hailey Reinhart. The soulful vocal style here is absolutely fascinating. The production has a few …
Three unconventional new rock tunes that stand out from the crowd
Ocean Flaws – “Karmageddon”-If you’re looking for an unconventional rock track, check out the unique energy of Ocean Flaws’ track “Karmageddon.” It’s an up tempo and energetic style with some really fascinating elements in the background of the production. The synth work shows …
