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 …
Tag Archives: Indie Rock
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 …
Three alternative rock tracks with energy to propel you through the week
Modern Alibi – “Seventies”-I dig everything about this track. The bass hits just right, the guitars are stars in their own right, and the lead vocal has just the right amount of angsty expressiveness to make it work for the style. This is …
Three engaging indie rock tracks right at the intersection of rock and pop music
Hallo – “Cold magic”-There’s an endearing light energy to this track that makes it stand out right away. The lead vocal is excellent, allowing for the lyrical message to permeate well. This is going to seem like an odd comment, but the quality …
What in the world is “alt pop?” Three contemporary examples of this quirky and rising genre
Anni – “I choose you”-There’s an atmospheric quality to this song that stands out to me right away. It’s a song that feels like it takes elements of pop music and mixes them with unconventional production styles at times. The lyrical style is …
Three different rock tracks that will provide a nice range of vibes
Eastcliff – “Sweet little kisses”-This is a romantic song that would have been perfect for me to feature yesterday on Valentine’s Day (oops, sorry). But – good news – you’re allowed to like your significant other the rest of the year as well. …
Three unique new rock tracks that will bring hope for the future of music
Daniel Etherton – “Mona Lisa”-The vibes on this track are on another level. It comes out strong with a concept of being infatuated with a woman. The transition to a powerful pop rock anthem gives the listener the urge to absolutely CRANK the …
