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 …
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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 …
Introducing a pair of new ROCK tracks that will have your jaw dropping on first listen
Preen – “No Surprise”-Look, I’ll be honest I get real picky here near the end of the year. I am ready to get to the end of year lists and turn over a new leaf. But… sometimes a song like this comes along …
Featured Single: Felix Tandem – “Hey Now (Back to the 90s)”
Felix Tandem – “Hey Now (Back to the 90s)”-If you’re an 80s kid who spent formative years in the 90s, this song will certainly connect. The style feels like a bit of a Matchbox 20 vibe, but the lyrics are absolutely spot on …
Three new folk rock tracks for the diverse fandoms of Steve Earle, CSNY, and Dr Dog
Brandon Lane Moore – “Drivin’ in the Rain”-When I listen to folk rock, I want to feel like I’m in a state of timelessness. I want to feel like I could be sitting in a mid-80s Chevy pickup truck riding anywhere from a …
Three brand new Indie Rock tracks that hint at alt rock, pop punk, and tons of good vibes
The Ansells – “Work It Out”-When I tell people that I write about indie rock, this is the kind of music I want them to imagine. The sound is driven by electric guitars, a driving rhythm, and some captivating vocals. I’m not sure …
Three new tracks that have a delightful throwback rock sound you’ll want to share
Mt. Air – “Ghost Away”-Right from the start, this song has some exceptional harmonies that connect for the listener. I’m not sure how they created such a warm sound in the production, but it works really well. The closest comp I can think …
Three brand new indie rock tracks that will bring some energy to your weekend
Strange Familia – “Porcelain”-There’s a rowdy energy to this track that I definitely appreciate. It’s not rowdy as in chaotic, but more like energetic. The entire lyrical theme is a dedication to attractive skin… yep, that’s it. But you know what? It really …
Three pop rock tracks that will have you jamming on your commute this week
Belle Blue – “Needed You More”-Don’t let the cathartic, easy going energy of the opening make you think this is not a legit rock jam. Just stick with it… the soaring electric guitars will get your ears ringing in no time. Belle Blue …
Three brand new Indie Rock tunes that will take you on a sonic adventure from past to future
A View of the Earth From the Moon – “Emerson and Henry David Thoreau”-I think it’s a right of passage for every “gifted” kid to have a Transcendentalist phase in high school; I sure had mine, right around 11th grade. I think I’ll …
