The Collection – “Love at the end of the world”-I love everything about this song. I won’t bury the lede here; this is an early song of the year candidate. The theatrical composition style works perfectly for the epicness of the lyrical content. …
Tag Archives: Indie pop
Three indie pop jams to liven up your life this early February
Cy Wheeler – “Nirvana t-shirt”-I was hooked on this track right away. The beat and groove of this track is immediately energizing. Then these lyrics… whew. They hit a bit too personally, with a focus on the dopamine that we get from being …
Three outstanding tracks with the tag “dream pop”
We’re going to try a little experiment on this post. We’re going to open up the comments. We would like you to consider weighing in to the genre here. Is this “dream pop” to you? Jacko Hooper – “Getting no place fast”-With glowing …
Three unconventional takes on “pop” music that will have you feeling some vibes
Scoobert Doobert – “Feels so good”-If you’ve been following my writing on alt and indie pop in the past year, you know this name well. Scoobert Doobert has a style that just works for me. It’s got a snappy, soulful energy and always …
Three rock tracks that will get you moving this weekend
Ravine – “I hate this time of year”-This song is quintessential pop indie rock! I love everything from the syncopated rhythm, to the synth, electronic effects, and obviously the quality of the vocals. The lyrical concept is emotional and engaging, focusing on a …
Three unique takes on pop music that are catchy while being thoughtful
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 …
Three dreamy pop tracks that are sure to bring you contemplative joy
Jagger – “Melancholic”-If there was a holy book for music genres, “Melancholic” would be in the definition of dream pop. This song has beautiful atmospheric elements in the opening with a lead vocal that absolutely soars. One might expect a song about sadness …
Three tracks in the “alt pop” space that will open your ears to a whole new style of music
Ed Tattersall – “Rescue me (acoustic)”-This song has it all. From a rising acoustic energy to a meaningful, emotional vocal, the song feels like it was written with depth and sincerity. At times feeling a little like Springsteen and a little like U2, …
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 pop rock tracks that will bring some energy and excitement to your playlist!
TAXI – “You and me (together)”-I suppose the actual genre of this song is pop soul, but call it what you will this is an absolutely magical song. The energy makes you want to dance right away. The funky element of the song …
