Rikas – “My bench”-I’m not even sure indie pop is the right category for this song, but it’s so good and it’s certainly a few things… rock-infused and gleefully pop. The immediate and easy comp is to 60s bouncy rock music, but there’s …
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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 to liven your midweek
Jenny Kern – “I should lose you”-If you’ve been around ETTG for a while, you know the name Jenny Kern. She’s got a fantastic voice. It’s nice to hear this new track “I should lose you” with its high energy and engaging lyrics. …
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 unique tracks that will help you catch some heady vibes this summer
honeywhip – “It’s all in Ur head man”-This is a whole vibe. Dang, bro. We’ve covered honeywhip in the past, but this one takes on a whole new energy. I don’t often feature music with this kind of distortion, but the core melody …
Three “alt pop” tracks that have us chilling out and throwing away the genre rules
Claire Connors – “Alone again”-Whew. “How could you treat me like that? Thought I wanted you so bad.” This is a heartbreak song. It’s also an angry song about someone who was not a good person in a relationship. It’s a special kind …
Three energetic modern indie pop songs to liven up your playlists
Coyote Island – “Long Way Down”-When you tell your friends that you listen to indie pop rock music, this is what you mean. This is about the cleanest example of indie pop rock that I could possibly find. It’s got a great hook, …
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 radio-ready tracks that will challenge your understanding of “indie” music
JOCKS – “American love”-Everything from the synthesizers to the driving lyricism of the song feels like an amalgamation of American music from the mid 20th century to today. The beat and percussion reminds me a lot of 80s pop rock. The overall snazzy …
Three energizing tracks bringing together elements of rock, folk, and pop music
Paden – “Coast of your heart”-As a former trumpet player, I am a sucker for well-placed horns in a track. If that track also has a folk heart and a rock beat, consider me sold. Paden have created the kind of song that …
