Laney Jones – “Not alone”-If you had the privilege of growing up around musical people, then you’ll know what it’s like to throw together a performance. You have this person on guitar, another on percussion, and so on… with seemingly no limit on …
Tag Archives: Indie Rock
Three indie rock tunes that will energize this mid April
Colorado Straightedge – “Stay in”-Long before I ever became a folk blogger, I was a pop punk fanatic. Colorado Straightedge bring those days back to life. The harmony rock energy, complete with some incredible vocal mixing and an enjoyable melody, gets the style …
Three artists that defy genre conventions – a short variety list
James Franklin – “she loves me”-If you’re a fan of 70s folk-influenced pop rock music, you’ll find a lot to like in this track. Bringing up bands like Eagles, Dire Straits, and even the solo artist James Taylor… this is a sound that …
Three songs that will put a smile on your throwback rock-lovin face
Max Bien Kahn – “It’s only you”-I didn’t get to live through the golden age of rock music, but every once in a while I hear a fresh new sound that captures the magic of that era. Kahn’s band here seems to grasp …
Three lo-fi tracks that will give listeners an appreciation for low fidelity production styles
Jon Bell – “Teen”-One of the descriptors given for this track was “lo-fi” so I was definitely interested. As I clicked play on the track, I was pulled into a world that felt a bit like starting to read a fantasy novel. The …
Three alt rock tracks that show us there’s no one way to bring down the house
Hollier – “Reckless love”-There’s a quality to the guitars on this track that just stands out. Then the vocal starts… whew. Dang these boys can sing. I can’t help but draw the comparison to David Ramirez. There’s a grizzly sincerity to the track …
Three easy going rock tracks that keep the chill vibes going
Jude Moses – “Isle of Skye”-If you’re a fan of 70s harmony-driven folk rock music, you will love this new track from Jude Moses. The easy comparison would be a band like the Eagles (who I love), but the energy really feels like …
Three dynamic indie pop tracks to energize your midweek
Eleven Point Two – “Blurry”-There’s an up tempo optimism to this track that really pops for me. Something about the mood feels like the energetic theme songs of 90s TV shows. Maybe that’s why I like it so much? But even if you …
Three indie pop tunes to give your Monday a burst of energy
Ali Angel – “Extra wild”-There are a lot of artists that I could compare Ali Angel to, but the one that comes to mind evidently for me is Hailey Reinhart. The soulful vocal style here is absolutely fascinating. The production has a few …
Three tracks navigating the line between Americana and indie rock
Electric Candlelight – “Don’t turn”-When I found this track, I immediately sent it to a family member and said that it sounds like Creedence having a jam session with Led Zeppelin. He said, “spot on.” I love this sound that combines two iconic …
