Modern Alibi – “Silver Spoon”-When I tell my friends that I’m a fan of indie rock music, this is the kind of song I mean. It’s got attitude, energy, and a punctuated style of percussion that begs that the listener move along. The …
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Three new rock tracks that show off the versatility of this timeless genre
Steve Stout – “Not havin fun”-Everything about Steve Stout’s sound feels like a bygone era. The effect on the guitars, the quality of the vocal, and the overall production style feels like a late 70s folk rock jam. I totally dig it. The …
Three unique takes on modern rock music
Tatum Scott – “Virginia”-No matter what genre you call this song, it’s got major hit potential. It sounds like a lot of stuff you might hear on pop stations currently. The quality of the vocal is evident from the start. There’s an infectious …
Three rock tunes to bring some pep to your step this weekend
Shipwrecker – “Voice in my head”-If you’ve ever had a voice in your head for better or worse, you’ll relate to this song. This particular voice is about a negative/distracting/disturbing voice. It’s an unsettling track if you’ve ever had this experience, but it …
Featured single: Nite Tides and Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 – “Falling Backwards”
Nite Tides and Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 – “Falling Backwards”-“When you’re falling backwards, just enjoy the ride.” Wow. That’s a lyric. There’s a real angst in this overly happy sounding song. I like the way the juxtaposition makes sense. It makes me …
Three must-hear singer songwriter tracks, including a genre-bending masterpiece from Jake Etheridge
Jake Etheridge – “Strawberry chapstick”-I can’t stop listening to this song. After a few listens I put it on my song of the year candidate list. If you listen to the first line, you’ll hear why. The narrative form, expressive vocal, and excellent …
Featured Pop Punk Single: Shay Obray – “Forget me not”
Shay Obray – “Forget me not”-This was the type of song that I liked from the beginning, but it continued to grow the more I listened. The lead vocal is expressive and familiar. One of the things I love about the song (and, …
Three indie rock tracks that will upend your assumptions about the genre
Bad Ape – “I want to fly”-The dynamic production on this song is absolutely impressive. I’ve been covering indie rock for over a decade and this is one of the best tracks I’ve heard in terms of pure production. I appreciate how the …
Featured Single: Pop punk jam “Nightlife” by Familiar Things
Familiar Things – “Nightlife”-For old punk rockers of certain age *ahem*, we remember when punk rock actually was on the radio. It’s a genre that has had a fascinating pattern of evolution from being socially outcast to being on prime time television. Familiar …
Three tracks that throw genre conventions right out the window blending Americana, rock, and folk rock
Thomas Sartor – “Dark twisted path”-Call it “alt country.” Call it “rock n’ roll.” Call it “folk rock.” I just call it a darn good song. Sartor writes with a bit of a timeless style that feels like it could have been written …
