Alice Bloom – “Moon River” ft Alec Gaston-When I first clicked play on this track I was immediately blown away. Of course “Moon River” is an iconic pop song in the US. It’s really hard to imagine a version like this until you …
Tag Archives: Indie pop
Three indie pop tunes to get you moving
Simon XO – “Give what you gave”-The atmospheric energy of this track gets it off to a good start, but it’s the expressive vocal style that really stands out for me. It reminds me a bit of what originally drew me to bands …
Three indie pop tunes that will put a spring in your step this fall
Joel Ansett – “Ease”-It’s been a minute since we covered Joel Ansett, but if you click play on this track you’ll quickly see why he’s a welcome return on the site. The quality of production here is outrageously good. Ansett’s vocal sits perfectly …
Three singer songwriters blending folk pop genre lines
Long Tall Jefferson – “Better man”-I appreciate the relaxing guitar work here. The atmospheric style on the mix really makes this piece stand out in the folk scene. The lead vocal is nestled nicely into the track in a way that makes it …
Three genre-blending indie pop style tracks for your weekend
Mason Daly – “October”-I am sure that there will be some folks who hear this song and make comps to bands like Taking Back Sunday or Dashboard Confessional, but I think Mason Daly deserves to stand alone. There’s a richness in the acoustic …
Three emerging singer songwriters to add to your playlist
Wallace Tallman – “The right side of history”-Well… we try really hard to shy away from politics on our site, but honestly this isn’t even politics. This is about humanity and ethics. This is about loving your neighbor (if you’re into that sort …
Three unique acts redefining the “pop” genre
Peach Luffe – “Golden Parachutes”-The glowing production style of this track caught my attention right away. The vocal work is really exemplary on this tune. I’m fairly certain the lyrics are sardonic on this one. I won’t dig too much into my interpretation …
Three indie pop tracks rooted in folk stylings
Fort Vine – “Say hello”-There’s an energy to this track that I really appreciate. It’s got almost a vibration to it that puts a smile on my face. The chill energy here reflects the feel good folk of bands like Edward Sharpe and …
Three indie folk tunes you have to hear to believe
Farewell Teddy – “And so it goes”-The vocal harmonies on this track remind me of some of the classic folk bands of the 60s like CSNY. The lead vocal on this song is really well delivered with the high harmony making it pop …
Three new indie pop tunes to get your groove back
Skout – “Dumb little life”-There’s an optimism in the chord structure of this song that puts an inspiring boost in my step. I really appreciate the positivity and energy, even though it’s about looking back on what might have been. I really like …
