Sixten – “Living Comes With Dying”-This might seem like a melancholy song at first listen, but trust me when I say there’s a lot of good vibes at the heart of it. While the focus is ostensibly on dying, the main message of …
Tag Archives: Indie pop
Featured Single: Luke Lasso – “The Way Things Go”
Luke Lasso – “The Way Things Go”-This songs absolutely slaps. I have a 100% result of chair dancing when I listen to this song. It’s got a great groove, impressive vocal performance, and a vibe that is immaculate. I’m not even sure what …
Three captivating indie pop tunes you’ll want for your playlists
Laken Campo – “Ghost”-From the first line of this song about a poltergeist, I was taken by this track. There’s a clarity in the vocal that is quite appealing. The overall energy of the song feels like the idyllic blend of folk guitar, …
Three tracks that kick genre conventions to the curb for unique, meaningful sounds
Caleb Hearn – “Klonopin”-It’s not every day that I run across that stops me in my tracks. From first listen I knew there was something different about this artist. The acoustic energy in the opening turns into a captivating genre-bending sound. The key …
Three indie pop tracks to bring some life to this mid June
Corella – “I Didn’t Know Your Name”-There’s an 80s vibe to the synth work on this track that took me back in time on first listen. The more I’ve played it, though, I can feel a genuine energy to it. It’s definitely a …
I can’t stop listening to hyperpop savant Lyncs
I don’t do the whole “fan girl” thing too often, but honestly from the time I discovered Lyncs I’ve been feeling a tad obsessed. If you know my music writing, I tend to feature more folk and indie rock than something called “hyperpop,” …
Three calming indie pop tracks that are sure to bring a sense of peace
Leau – “Too Many Friends”-Fans of atmospheric folk music will appreciate the quality of this indie pop track from Leau. The dynamic rise on the chorus is beautiful for the listener. The lyrics are about dealing with how you feel when things don’t …
Three new tracks in the alt pop space that are perfect for mid-week vibes
Madeleine Mayi – “Faithless”-This is one of the most important songs I’ve heard in 2024. It is timely for the questions it asks, the answers it provides, and the central concern of the supernatural. If you grew up in a religious context and …
Three new folk pop tracks to bring some atmospheric calm this weekend
Alara – “Even When It’s Over”-There’s a magical energy to this song that you’ll hear from the moment Alara starts singing. The sweetness in the line, “think I’m gonna love you forever” resonates. The lyrical concept of the song is that “even when …
Three engaging indie pop tracks that show some of those tasty folk influences
Brad Wilson – “You and I”-This is such an endearing song that I’m pretty sure I approved it in the first 20 seconds. The lead vocal is unbelievably smooth and well delivered. The lyrical message is quite sweet as well; it’s about falling …
