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 …
Tag Archives: Indie pop
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 …
EP Review: Juliana Madrid – Afterlife
Fans of my music coverage over the past few years will know I’ve started to fall pretty hard for indie pop. Artists like Juliana Madrid have this incredible ability to capture emotions in a more atmospheric style. This EP Afterlife definitely does that, …
Dream Pop singer songwriter Cati Landry’s new song “Mind’s Eye”
Cati Landry – “Mind’s Eye”-If you’ve been following my coverage of pop singer songwriters for any length of time, this song curation will not be surprising. It’s easy to hear how talented Cati Landry is with each line on this track. The melody …
Lo-Fi Pop Feature: Portico Blue – “I don’t wanna know”
Portico Blue – “I don’t wanna know”-Everything about this track feels smooth and just right. The groove moves along without being too rushed. The energy of the track is lively without being over the top. The vocal does a great job of expressing …
Three indie pop tracks for that mid-summer vibe
Man Alive – “Colours”-Some people use air conditioning to cool off in the summer, but Man Alive just use incredible melodic lines and great keys. The energy of this track is absolutely fantastic. I knew I liked it from first listen. The understated …
Featured Single: Stevie Rae Stephens – “Forget You”
Stevie Rae Stephens – “Forget You”-We don’t often feature a commercial pop sounding track, so when we do it’s because it’s really good. Stevie Rae Stephens has a full vocal sound that really stands out from the crowd. The delicate harmonies on the …
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. …
