Kaitlyn Fox – “Sucker Punch”-The easy going guitar work here feels comfortable and engaging. Imagine, then, the vibrancy of the vocal and the force of the lyrics as they pack an emotional punch. It’s a sucker punch, indeed, recognizing the “same shade of …
Tag Archives: Indie pop
Three outstanding new tracks in the indie pop space that will have you adding to your playlist immediately
Matt Arthur and Dawson Gamble – “Heartbreak in Mimico”-This is as dynamic of a pop song as I have heard this year. I don’t just mean “for an indie pop song,” either. I mean that the production here is outstanding. It’s the kind …
Three brand new indie folk pop tunes that will remind you why you decided to subscribe to this site
The Strumbellas – “Hanging Out in my Head”-I always appreciate when I find a song that feels like it comes from my own experience. I’m no songwriter, but I definitely feel a connection with this feeling of being in your own head. If …
Three alt and indie pop tracks to show how many definitions there can be for “pop” music
V!ctoria – “Late to the Party”-This was one of those songs that I clicked play and, not knowing what to expect, was absolutely floored on the spot. I don’t even know how to explain what I mean when I say “alt pop” and …
Three brand new contemplative indie tracks that defy genre and spark the imagination
Grayson Hamm – “Backroads”-In my life, I have never once contemplated smoking a tumbleweed until I clicked play on this track. What a concept… and it’s just the beginning. This is a lonesome indie rock flavored track about what it’s like walking dusty …
Three new tracks in the indie pop genre space that will have you adding to your playlist this weekend
Sarah Ek – “By Your Side”-I was taken by this song on first listen. It’s got so many elements that work well here. The production feels vintage and fresh at the same time, capturing a 70s-like pop energy that seems like it is …
Three exceptional alt pop tracks that will have you wondering why genres even exist… great music is great music!
Alyson Witt – “chamomile & honey”-This is not the first time I’ve approved a track from Alyson Witt and it won’t be the last. Just listen. Goodness, what a voice. There’s a tenderness to this recording that I absolutely adore. The interplay of …
Three new tracks that introduce elements of indie and dream pop to liven up your midweek
MaiaLuna – “Signal”-If you’re looking for an atmospheric pop-flavored folk-influenced song, definitely check out this new work from MaiaLuna. Sometimes when I’m going through a stack of submissions, one just rises to the top. This certainly happened with MaiaLuna’s introspective, captivating vocal style. …
Three gifted folk singer songwriters that will bring some light to your midweek
Belle Shea – “Gift”-I try not to lead reviews with simple emotional responses, but honestly… I love this song. In the first line, I got chills (both when I processed and then when I sat down for coverage). I did two things before …
Introducing a pair of Indie Pop tracks that pull the listener in for an emotional connection
Josaleigh Pollett – “Cherry”-If you’re looking for a bit of an unconventional style of “pop,” click on this track and you’ll instantly hear what I mean. In fact, one could reasonably call this alt pop. That said, I found it such a captivating …
