honeywhip – “It’s all in Ur head man”-This is a whole vibe. Dang, bro. We’ve covered honeywhip in the past, but this one takes on a whole new energy. I don’t often feature music with this kind of distortion, but the core melody …
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Three brand new rock tunes showing the versatility of the genre
Common Goldfish – “Shout louder”-If you’re looking for a slick groove and an atmospheric psych rock vibe, check out this track from Common Goldfish. With psych I always comp to Pink Floyd, but really Common Goldfish kind of have their own thing going …
Three indie rock tracks to throw on your weekend playlist and enjoy
Cardinal Bloom – “She’s just a friend”-That line “show me your favorite songs” is kind of a mantra around here. It’s certainly a major theme throughout my life and very relatable in this song. The scenes in the song about being romantic with …
Three energetic modern indie pop songs to liven up your playlists
Coyote Island – “Long Way Down”-When you tell your friends that you listen to indie pop rock music, this is what you mean. This is about the cleanest example of indie pop rock that I could possibly find. It’s got a great hook, …
Three indie rock tunes to bring some intriguing textures to the modern rock world
Castells – “Low”-There’s an up tempo energy to this track that really stands out. The dynamic mix on the guitars is particularly strong here. The soaring vocal style reminds me a bit of the pop punk band Sum41. The overall style is sure …
Three radio-ready tracks that will challenge your understanding of “indie” music
JOCKS – “American love”-Everything from the synthesizers to the driving lyricism of the song feels like an amalgamation of American music from the mid 20th century to today. The beat and percussion reminds me a lot of 80s pop rock. The overall snazzy …
Three energizing tracks bringing together elements of rock, folk, and pop music
Paden – “Coast of your heart”-As a former trumpet player, I am a sucker for well-placed horns in a track. If that track also has a folk heart and a rock beat, consider me sold. Paden have created the kind of song that …
Three songs at the confluence of folk and indie pop music
Cole Swensen – “I know I will”-If you’re looking for an understated acoustic performance, check out this remarkable song from Cole Swensen. It’s got a sound that reminds me a bit of Jeremiah Daly, who we covered a few years ago. There’s a …
Three rowdy indie rock tunes to bring some energy to your playlists
Rebel Kicks – “Here again”-If you asked me to create the perfect rock sound, I’d be hard pressed to imagine something any better than Rebel Kicks. That sounds like hyperbole, but honestly these guys have taken so many of my favorite things in …
Three indie rock tracks to brighten up your mid week
Goldpark – “Lady Lightyear”-Let’s not mince words here – this song can and should be a HIT. Goldpark have created an energetic contemporary rock style that is sure to find a lot of fans among our indie rock readership. Tucked in amongst the …
