Papaya Tree – “Radar” -Unconventional and saucy, Papaya Tree brings a truly spectacular new rock sound. Infusing styles from jazz and hip hop, it’s a funky and satisfying vibe. I can imagine them playing really trendy upscale clubs in places like Manhattan and …
Tag Archives: Indie Rock
Lunchtime Playlist April 3 – A rock n’ roll variety
Dessie Magee – “Bandit” -Dessie Magee has some of the best pure rock vocals we’ve heard in a long time. The overall composition feels genuine. He’s a bit like Dustin Kensrue and that’s pretty high praise for us. We’re definitely into the layered …
Lunchtime Playlist March 23 – Whoa a ten-song rock jam fest!
Krantz – “Run Away With Me” -We love rich harmonies around here, so the first time we heard the vocal blending of Krantz we were pumped. The song feels like something you’ve heard before, but in the best way possible. Some of the …
Album Review: Strangers by Accident – Reckless (Winner NMF Ep 79)
Strangers by Accident are a rock-based folk outfit. Their sound reminds me of bands like the Wind and the Wave or even Little Hurricane. It’s a saucy style that keeps me coming back for more. The first track “Dealer” has great grungy guitars …
An Indie Rock Playlist You’ll Be Glad You Found (before your friends)
Check out these bands that are just flat out cooler than you. Honestly this is some really interesting music that keeps me coming back for more. I can’t possibly follow all of these bands, so I’ll pick some favorites. Which is yours? Share …
Artist Feature: Unique Indie Rock from Montague (NMF 65 Winner)
We enjoy featuring unique indie rock artists because there’s just so much that sounds the same out there. With Montague, though, you’ll hear layers and sounds that you didn’t even think were possible. A touch of alt rock from the 90s with some …
Album Review: Shiners – Now (NMF Ep. 63 Winners)
It can be difficult to categorize indie rock with any finer granularities. Honestly, Shiners are a really enjoyable indie rock band in the most general sense. The guitars and vocals are great, which keeps us coming back for more. There’s no easy comparative …
Album Review: Standard Affiliates – Standard (Winner NMF Ep. 66)
The sound of the Standard Affiliates might be one of your new favorite things. You could call it indie rock or just really good infectious, guitar-laden indie pop. Either way, this album is the sign of some really exciting things to come from …
Album Review: Noah Gundersen – White Noise
Noah Gundersen is one of our favorite artists at EarToTheGround, so when we heard about this new album we jumped at the chance to cover it. The sound that Gundersen continues to produce – and develop – is fascinating to say the least. …
A fresh take on 90s rock styles
If you came of age in the 90s you long for the music of your youth. But at the same time, you don’t really want to listen to those old CDs again. You want that vibe, but with a new take on it. …
