Days Like These – “Something Ain’t Right”-I appreciate the up tempo rock energy once the guitars enter this track. The production allows for the lead vocal to cut through cleanly on this one. There’s a grittiness underlying the main melody that makes the …
Tag Archives: Indie Rock
Three energetic folk singer songwriters for fans of Hozier and Noah Kahan
Eric Kane – “right by my side”-There’s a magnetic energy to this track that spoke to me right at first listen. Something about the vocal quality feels like you’ve been listening to Kane for years, even if this is your first time clicking …
Three genre-bending new tracks that command your attention with excellent production and performance
Iona Luke – “Existential”-The lyrical core of this song is about only ever getting to be one person. What a thought!? In a world with so many being self obsessed, this track laments the reality of not getting to be someone else. The …
Three tracks at the intersection of pop rock and indie pop — these vibes are OUTSTANDING
Born Runner – “Live It Up”-If you’re looking for a high energy track that brings together elements of pop rock and indie pop, definitely check out this track from Born Runner. The overall energy of the song is unmatched, with a percussive style …
Three unique alternative textures in contemporary rock music
Stella Lovell – “Get Away”-If you’re a fan of grungy alt-rock stylings, then Stella Lovell’s latest song, “Get Away,” is going to be a treat. The guitars have just the right amount of fuzz, and the percussive energy keeps the track moving. It …
Featured Single: Missing Since Monday – “Better Days”
Missing Since Monday – “Better Days”-I’ve written about my love of pop punk many times, so I won’t regale the reader here. That said, if you know the Relient K song “Sadie Hawkins Dance,” you will really feel a connection with this track. …
Three mellow rock tracks to bring some perspective in these troubling times
Dunsun – “When the Devil Gets his Way”-There’s something deeply mysterious and heavy, beyond bluesy, at the heart of this track. I appreciate the depth and sincerity in the composition here. The lyrics are almost scripture in terms of knowing better, yet we …
Featured Single: Jillian Lake – “Human”
Jillian Lake – “Human”-If you’re new around here, maybe you haven’t seen our coverage of Jillian Lake, but she’s one that we’ve featured a few times already. We’re back with another feature because it’s really, really well done. There’s an intimacy to this …
Three unique new rock tracks that show the versatility of the genre
Chemical Sun – “Disdain”-I don’t write about much harder rock, so this is about the hardest you’re going to get from me. That said, fans of bands like Breaking Benjamin are going to find a lot to like about this style and sound …
Three tracks at the intersection of folk and rock (that have us swooning)
Jon Rowe – “All That You Are”-When you’ve been a folk and indie rock blogger for over a decade, it might seem like you’ll never hear anything new again. But behold, there’s something cathartic and moving about the acoustic guitar and vocal blending …
