Eden Rain – “Palo Alto”-This is a song about the lingering influence of a relationship. It’s about ruining someone’s peace intentionally because they did the same to you. It’s a piano pop song that absolutely will steal your heart and your attention. The …
Tag Archives: Indie pop
Three engaging new singer songwriters you’ll want for your summer playlist
Wax Owls – “Freckle”-If you’ve been around my folk music coverage for any length of time, this sound is probably familiar to you. It’s a folksy energy with a good guitar and an outstanding vocal; that’s something I’m always happy to support. This …
Featured Single: Juliana Madrid’s new track “Heathen” is an immediate standout track
Juliana Madrid – “Heathen”-I’m surely not the first person to compare Juliana Madrid’s style to Maggie Rogers; I mean it’s right there from the inflection and even the melody choices. There’s a clear influence from the Lilith Fair Tour artists and this emotive, …
Three outstanding new indie pop tracks at the intersection of pop and folk music
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 …
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 …
