Aadhav – “Keep Myself Alive”-Every once in a while a song comes along that stops me in my tracks and makes me say, “I’ve never heard anything like this.” I don’t think I could clap the rhythm of this song if you made …
Tag Archives: Indie Rock
Three outstanding “classic” style rock tracks that will remind you the past isn’t even past
The Slow Glow – “Take It Easy, Charlie”-The guitar work on this track puts a massive smile on my face. At first blush, you might think the lyrics here are overly simple. But at about the 10th repetition of the line, you start …
Three new pop rock tracks that will have you ready to head out to a show
Jacob on the Moon – “Swimming in Your World”-There’s something about the chill groove of this track that won me over right away. The vocal sits right in the pocket, allowing the listener to follow the lyrics but not fully being hit in …
Two emo tracks and a melodic hardcore track walk into a bar… wait, no they’re just in this alt rock feature today
Boxing Day – “Front Porch” (Emo)-If you’re looking for a chilled out style that’s a bit more melancholy style of rock, check out this track from Boxing Day. The guitar work really drives the sound while the vocal conveys the lyrical message well. …
Three unique tracks testing the limits of contemporary rock music
Audio Book Club – “The Post Party”-My unofficial band of 2025 has actually been Vulfmon, so when I heard this new track from Audio Book Club that has a similar poppy funk rock flavor, I was hooked immediately. It’s a little silly to …
A pair of songs at the intersection of classic rock and Americana
Jamie Scallion – “Satellites”-There’s a ton of energy to this track that you can feel on first listen. The electric guitars create a solid base and the percussive style propels the song along well. The vocal on the chorus is particularly captivating. The …
Three indie pop rock tracks that you’ll want to have for your weekend party playlist
Red Light Camera – “Right Your Wrong”-There’s a ton of energy in this track that you’ll catch right away. I appreciate the quality of the guitars and the vocals. It’s actually kind of challenging to categorize this sound other than to say indie …
Three rock tracks showing off the different subgenres within rock music
Meir Levine – “Something I Can Believe In”-Through the year, I usually find a half dozen songs like this that remind me that “they” do make music like they used to. It’s such a satisfying sound. This feels like a track that could …
Three engaging new singer songwriters at the connection point of rock, Americana, and alt country music
Adrien Latgé – “Fresh Air”-When I first found this song, I experienced a number of successive moments of joy. I like the beat and the overall vibe, but then the voice hit me as well. There were a few of these chord changes …
Three new indie rock tracks that you have to put on your weekend playlist!
Powell House – “Don’t Go”-When I tell people that I like indie rock music, this is the sound I want them to think about. Honestly, everything about this track works for me. The guitars are great, setting down a solid base for the …
