tinyumbrellas – “A Small Village”-I am a sucker for a great first line. This one is, “the first thing I noticed when you walked in was your smile.” Now that might not seem profound, but I bet it’s relatable to you. We’ve all …
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Three indie pop jams to set the mood for the weekend
Shallow Alcove – “Girls at parties”-The mood captured on this track is really something special. The indie pop vibe is evident from the very start. The mix of layered vocals and chilled pop rock works really well. The lyrics are emotionally charged with …
Three incredible singer songwriters in the indie pop space — including one of the best opening lines we’ve heard all year
Grace Gardner – “Deny me”-First, click play… I’ll wait. (Let’s you hear the first line.) Now……. see why I’m featuring this song? OH. MY. WORD. The voice. The mood. It’s incredible. The sentiment of uncertainty and unrest is palpable. The intimacy of the …
Three ethereal, dreamy indie pop tunes that you have to hear to believe
Lyrah – “In the leaves”-So this song is probably more “dance” than what most people typically expect from our site, but I absolutely love what Lyrah is doing here. The vocal is exceptionally good. The combination of the dance energy with the resonance …
Three brand new tracks in the indie pop space showing great variety
Jasper Wilderness – “WFMT”-If you’re in a place of transition in your life, this song will have a lot of meaning. What am I even doing here? Where am I going? This song is about preparing and waiting for your opportunity to take …
Three indie pop tunes that just might steal your heart
itsjustrand – “on the line”-There’s a chill groove at the heart of this song that captured me on first listen. After the first break, you get a taste of some really great layered vocal harmonies, complete with this wonderfully mixed balance between guitars …
Three tracks of absolute ear candy in the indie pop family of genres
palmboy – “Spaceman”-From the opening layered harmonies, I was immediately struck by the track from palmboy. One of the easiest comps here is Queen, but honestly I think palmboy is doing something new and exciting as well. There’s a vibe that reminds me …
Three indie pop tracks that offer a range of production aesthetics
Glenn Thomas – “Pencil lines”-There’s an almost magical quality to the opening acoustic guitar riff on this track. It reminds me of something you might have found in the mid 60s from the folk revival bands. But at the same time, something about …
Three contemplative indie pop tracks to help you assess your life
Silver Lake – “Beaches”-If you’re looking for a slow burn, intimate recording style then give Silver Lake’s “Beaches” a spin. It’s a really wonderful song with an incredible lead vocal. There’s a sentimentality to the track that’s sure to connect with a lot …
Three energizing new indie pop tracks to get your week started off right
Alta Falls – “Trust me”-When I tell people I like indie pop music, this is the sound that I’m trying to explain. It’s up tempo, lots of good vibes, with some synthy goodness. The harmonies have to be there, too. Alta Falls have …
