“Anomaly” by Kylie VThis one is for nostalgia junkies—for the ones who deliberately prepare to curl up with a box of memories and engage in some purposeful emotional processing. Forgive this melodramatic metaphor, but this song progresses like a rising sob that gets …
Tag Archives: Indie pop
Three track right on the edge of indie pop and indie rock, bringing unique energy
JT Loux – “jealous”-When I first clicked play on this track from JT Loux, I felt an immediate connection with the alt rock of the 90s. Names like Gavin Rossdale and Liam Gallagher popped into my mind. Now I’m not saying Loux sounds …
Three exciting new rock tracks that bring a wide range of different styles to the genre
Lyncs – “I burned my diary last night”-I’ve become a big fan of indie pop in the past five or so years and Lyncs captures the sound in this subgenre that I really appreciate. There’s an energy to the track that feels like …
Three dreamy indie pop tunes to fill your weekend with beautiful emotions
Ashlyn Wolfe – “Ready in Time”-If you’re a fan of quality songwriting and beautiful vocals, definitely give Ashlyn Wolfe’s music a try. This song feels like it brings together a lot of emotion. The balance between the piano and the layered vocal works …
Album Review: Digging into the soulful stylings of Scoobert Doobert’s new MÖB
If you’ve been around my writing on ETTG for a bit, you have seen Scoobert Doobert‘s name. His genre isn’t exactly what I typically feature, but he continued to impress me with clever lyrics, soulful expressive melodic structures, and a feel good vibe …
Three new indie pop tracks that are absolute mood setters
Sophian – “Beautiful Day”-The guitars on this song fulfill two purposes; they move the melody along while also setting the mood for the track as this atmospheric, vibey space. I really appreciate the use of sound to create a space that feels so …
A pair of chilled out indie pop tunes for your inquisitive ear
Clubhouse – “Always Been You”-There’s a chill vibe to this song that defies genre; it’s a little pop, a little singer songwriter, and a little bit of narrative love song. The track allows the listener to connect with the lyrics in a meaningful …
Three alternative pop tracks that bring unique energy to the genre
I Wish I Was A Punk Band – “Ash”-If you like dynamic production elements, you’ll find a lot to enjoy with this track. “Ash” carries with it some instrumentation that I don’t even recognize. I gather that much of it is electronic effects …
Three fantastic new artists bending and twisting our notions of what makes “pop” music
Lily Buns – “Grow Alone”-This is a song about being ready to go. The snappy pop instrumentation and melody lines will be recognizable for listeners. I love how the song packs such a powerful punch despite a relatively sparse (in a good way!) …
Three singer songwriters that blend genres for something special
Eva Snyder – “voldemort”-This is a song about disappointment and a relationship that didn’t work out. The writing style is really similar to Taylor Swift. In fact, I’d love to play this for Swift. I think she would love the angle, the emotional …
