We tend not to “rank” songs or albums around here, but seriously these are three of the best songs we’ve heard in the pop rock genre this year so far. Let’s get rockin’ this morning, shall we? Selves – “Somebody’s Gonna Get It” …
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Three Pop Rock Jams to Get You Going for #MusicMondayMarathon
Pop rock music is great for getting the blood pumping. Heck, maybe you are getting in that pre-work workout. These tracks will either have you reminiscing about a good weekend or looking forward to the next one. Enjoy the hooks, friends! Keels – …
Album Review: Wonggoys – High Hello (#NewMusicFriday – Ep. 36 Winners!)
Wonggoys – High Hello album review By Dayna Duncan Inevitably, when you think about really cool trios of brothers from the Philippines, with smooth vocals and super stylized lyrics, you think of the Wonggoys. Or you don’t… …until now, anyways! Here you go! …
#MusicMondayMarathon – Album Review – Troup – “Mercury and Gold EP” (NewMusicFriday Ep. 30 Winners!)
Do you like guitar solos, diversity of sound, and fun rhythm? Interesting lyrics? Cool harmonies? Good ‘ol classic rock and roll? Then Troup’s “Mercury and Gold EP” is just for you. I really had a lot of fun listening through this one. (And …
A Pop Rock Playlist for #MusicMonday
Rock can come in a variety of forms, so we’re happy to find some that just seem to work together. Check out these pop rock tunes that have us moving our feet and really grooving today. If you like them, too, would you …
Album Review: Maximum High – Greek rockers with brand new EP (New Music Friday – Episode 25 Winners)
Maximum High is an example of rock in its purest form. This foursome, from Athens, Greece prove that the language of rock and roll is universal. The members include Irene Dimopoulou, Thanos Amorginos, Dimitri Koutsiouris, and Nick Zografos. Their new EP, released 2 …
Two Tracks from Kiss the Thief – Winners of #NewMusicFriday Episode 23
Kiss the Thief are a chill indie rock band from Shrewsbury, UK. Their style is entertaining, with a little bit of blues and a bunch of swagger. Here are two of their songs as they are a truly emerging young band. “Ordinary Guy” …
Artist Spotlight: August Hotel – Cool electro rock pop (NewMusicFriday Episode 17 Winner)
Photo credit: Rinus Lammers/August Hotel IG I’ve been using the adjective “cool” a lot lately not for temperature or even the 50s term from “groovy,” but more as a mood of being chill. It’s like the songs don’t take themselves too seriously. They …
New Music Friday – Episode 27 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
We thought about putting the NMF series on hiatus for the holidays, but what the heck! Let’s keep it going! We have some exceptional music coming through our submissions every single day, so there’s no time to rest. Let’s be of good cheer, …
Greg’s 2016 Song of the Year List: 20-11
One of the great joys of being an editor is choosing song and album of the year choices annually. This is my fifth year compiling this list. I think there are some really compelling choices here. I’ve made a few editorial choices I’d …
