by Laurent Chavannes An artist’s debut is met with great pressure. After all, the opportunity to make a first impression only comes once. This explains why Nashville-based artist Avery Benter went full force with his debut EP “Did I Fall Apart?” under the …
Tag Archives: Indie Rock
Three brand new rock tracks with a pop style that’s going to get you singing along
SUCKERPUNCH! – “Game Time”-As a rock fan and life long gamer, I definitely find a lot to enjoy with a song like this. The vocal mix on the chorus is really good. The imagery blends together sports with a relationship. It’s ultimately about …
Three rock tracks to liven up the weekend for our faithful readership
**Before I write about these three artists, let me just say thank you to the OGs who have been around since the early days. We’re so grateful we get to do what we do. If there’s ever been an artist you loved because …
Three new rock tracks from different corners of the indie rock world
FELIX – “This is fine”-I like the opening of this song, but I love the chorus. The harmonies on the chorus bring together some of the classic elements of older rock music with contemporary production. It makes for a fantastic style and sound. …
Three tracks in the pop rock and pop punk scenes that will make fans of us all!
Tree River – “Earthside”-I love a good power chord to open a song… but then when you follow it with a moving rhythm and powerful vocal, it’s definitely going to catch my interest. The easy comp for Tree River is the early 2000s …
Featured Indie Rock Single: Rare Monk – “Vapor Skills”
Rare Monk – “Vapor Skills”-When it comes to indie rock, I am always a sucker for a good beat and a clean melody. This track definitely has a cool energy to it. The dynamics between the moving beat and the coolness of the …
Three new tracks in the indie pop and indie rock world that will surprise you (in a good way!)
Good Morning Bedlam – “Vampire girl”-Horns! Creative songwriting! Harmonies! It’s not hard to hear why I like this song so much. There’s something about the clever lyrical concept that makes me happy. I like the chord progressions and the energy in the chord …
Three brand new tracks in the indie pop and indie rock world that you need to hear
Kat McKinney – “Sadderday”-This is a song about balance, maturity, and adulthood. It’s about figuring out how to make it in life in the craziness of “growing up” and finding what makes you happy. There’s a lot of complex emotions in this song. …
Three new rock tracks that remind us all that ROCK IS NOT DEAD! It’s alive and well.
Media House – “Car Sales Men”-It’s not every day you hear a song about car sales men. Also, it’s not every day that a song is actually about the title. In this case, it’s a metaphor about perception and enjoying life through the …
Three unconventional (but beautiful) variations on rock music
Mise en Scene – “Beautiful People”-I don’t even know what subgenre to call this, but it’s got some Sleater-Kinney vibes for sure. The vocals have a unique flavor to them. The easy going expressiveness of the electric guitar makes the sound resonate well. …
