Thomas Jakob – “Apple Pie” (Lizzy McAlpine cover)-It always feels like a little bit of inception when someone covers an artist that we’ve featured here. In this case, Lizzy McAlpine is one of those songwriters that we can almost approve without even hearing. …
Tag Archives: Indie pop
Three singer songwriters who write lyrics that will stop you in your tracks
Rainlights – “When my phone dies”-This is a beautiful piece of social commentary in the guise of a sweet, soft indie pop song. Rainlights has a gorgeous lead vocal and a delicate production style that works perfectly for the song. There’s an energy …
Three fabulous indie pop tracks that will make you want to cuddle up with your feelings
Mree – “Some days”-I think Mree was one of the first YouTubers that I ever officially followed with the ETTG YouTube account. It’s easy to hear why we love her voice so much listening to this track. It’s got a timeless quality to …
Three variegated takes on the fabulous world of indie pop music
Sophia Alexa – “Buried alive”-This song feels like quintessential indie pop music to me. Everything about it feels just right. The sense of melody, the bright energy, and the quality on the lead vocal are all excellent. Alexa’s charming lyrical style makes the …
Three engaging tracks blending folk and indie pop elements
Jenny Kern and Jacob Neverhill – “Say we tried”-There’s a definite romantic energy to this track with the duo vocals and overall atmospheric vibe. The synth work might not work for all of the traditional folk fans, but for folks who enjoy indie …
Three indie pop tracks that stand out from the crowd
Ben Abraham – “Another falling star”-Ben Abraham is killing it with this new album. This is the third track we’ve heard from it and we’ve liked them all. The bright energy of the piano really sets the baseline for Abraham’s solid pop vocal …
Three dynamic indie pop tracks to energize your midweek
Eleven Point Two – “Blurry”-There’s an up tempo optimism to this track that really pops for me. Something about the mood feels like the energetic theme songs of 90s TV shows. Maybe that’s why I like it so much? But even if you …
Three indie pop tracks that will bring a gentle sense of joy
Anna Bates – “Last man on earth”-First lines matter. With a heavy hitting first line worthy of John Prine and the great folk singers of the 20th century, Anna Bates wows us with, “Well I might dig up Elvis…” Uh… okay. That’s… random. …
Three indie pop tunes to give your Monday a burst of energy
Ali Angel – “Extra wild”-There are a lot of artists that I could compare Ali Angel to, but the one that comes to mind evidently for me is Hailey Reinhart. The soulful vocal style here is absolutely fascinating. The production has a few …
Three unconventional new rock tunes that stand out from the crowd
Ocean Flaws – “Karmageddon”-If you’re looking for an unconventional rock track, check out the unique energy of Ocean Flaws’ track “Karmageddon.” It’s an up tempo and energetic style with some really fascinating elements in the background of the production. The synth work shows …
