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. …
Tag Archives: Indie Rock
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 …
Three high energy pop rock tracks to power your midweek
Melxdie – “STATIC”-Something about the opening guitar solo to this track reminds me of 80s hair metal and I’m not at all mad about it. There’s a powerful energy that opens the track, preparing the listener for a quality lead vocal that cuts …
Three brand new tracks in the Americana and Folk Rock world that stand out from the crowd
Whiskerman – “Junkman”-Sometimes I don’t really “listen” to the blues so much as I FEEL the blues. And boy oh boy did I FEEL this track right from first listen. It’s perfect. I mean… everything from the effect on the guitars to the …
Check It Out! A pair of brand new POP PUNK tracks for your consideration
Hana Lili – “Ur Girlfriend’s a Lawyer”-I’m a sucker for a well produced pop punk track and this one definitely fits the bill. The lead vocal absolutely soars and the chords are vibrant. The sound does a great job of moving between dynamic …
2025 Album of the Year List!
10) The Wildwoods – Dear Meadowlark-The first track on this album is the title track “Dear Meadowlark” and it will take you about 10 seconds to hear why I love this sound. It’s a beautiful vocal track with an intricate folk spirit to …
2025 Song of the Year, 10-1
10) Gal Musette – “Broken Clock”-I’m going to start off this top 10 with a real heartbreaker. There’s no way to describe this song without talking about Gal Musette’s incredible vocal style. It’s intimate, almost prayerful in its sincerity. The plaintive expression, “this …
