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 …
Tag Archives: Indie Rock
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 …
A pair of excellent southern rock tracks with cool production and style
Matt Kirk and The Güeyfarers – “Sleepy Little Summertime Town”-Horns! Great lead vocal! A swinging rhythm section! And the coolest organ in town. This track grabbed my attention right away. The lyrical vibe of wanting to be with that special someone in a …
Featured single: Jetlag Jenny – “Loser when it comes to love” pop punk anthem
Jetlag Jenny – “Loser when it comes to love”-The comparisons on this sound are pretty easy — Good Charlotte, Relient K, so on and so forth. Actually, I find it hard to believe that this song is from 2023 and not the early …
Three unique rock tracks that bring different textures to the time honored music tradition
Cliff Whitakker – “Call me the breeze” -If you’re a long time classic rock fan, you’ll recognize this song immediately. It’s a classic tune with a lot of blues rock energy. Cliff Whitakker brings in some expressive vocal elements that makes for a …
Three softer rock tracks that bring energy and enthusiasm for this coming weekend
SYML – “Believer”-We’ve featured SYML a few times in the past, so it’s always nice to see them in the inbox again. This track has a lot of chill, romantic energy to it. The harmonies, as always, are fantastic. That line, “hold me …
