Shallow Alcove – “Blonde phase”-About thirty seconds into this track you’re going to understand exactly what is meant by the term “alt pop.” It’s undeniably a pop flavor but it just doesn’t sound quite like anything you would hear on actual pop stations …
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Three tracks that will have you pondering what “alt pop” is and why you love it now
Working Memory – “Witness”-Do you feel this beat? My goodness. It’s funky but also keeps things moving. Then listen to the harmonies… kinda different, aren’t they? I think I’m starting to get what alt pop means. It feels like a pop song but …
Three variegated takes on the fabulous world of indie pop music
Sophia Alexa – “Buried alive”-This song feels like quintessential indie pop music to me. Everything about it feels just right. The sense of melody, the bright energy, and the quality on the lead vocal are all excellent. Alexa’s charming lyrical style makes the …
Three trendy indie pop tracks that you can’t wait to share with your best friends
HOAX – “Goldeneyes”-The groove on this track hits so undeniably well, it could make the stiffest of non-musical people move. The atmospheric mix feels really good. When I listen to this song, I feel like I should be in a trendy apartment vibing …
Three indie pop tunes that will get you excited for the genre’s future
Alex Beck – “Born to lie”-When I think pop music, I don’t typically think about good existential questions. Yet, Beck’s latest track “Born to lie” is about human nature more than might meet the ear initially. The crispy production quality and lead vocal …
Three adult contemporary tracks inspiring love and reflection
Lexi Jayde – “Running in place”-Wow, this is kind of an anthem for being in your 30s, isn’t it? Feels like I’m running in place. I could have put this on many years recently in my life. I’m sure this song is more …
Three indie pop tracks standing out from the crowd
Nine Year Sister – “Coming home”-I would tell new artists that indie pop is one of the toughest genres to stand out in, but Nine Year Sister have figured out some sort of magic formula for doing so. The vocal harmonies are stunning …
Three outside-the-box, genre-defying new pop-infused musical gems
Spangler – “Crash”-This is such an incredible track. It’s not every day that you get to hear a muted trumpet in pop music, but here we are. The composition and instrumentation on this track are much more jazz-meets-pop than most of what dominates …
Three modern pop tracks that should be on the radio — right now!
Kiri T – “10,000 ft”-There’s something about the vibe of this track that just hits right. It’s cool and calm, even though it’s about the flying feeling of falling for someone amazing. I love the bluesy heart of rejection amidst loving so much. …
Three “commercial” tracks with big hit potential in February 2021
RYD – “Take it to the limit” (Eagles cover)-Folks who have been reading my writing for a while already know of my fandom of the Eagles (much to my co-editor’s chagrin). I was thrilled to find this lo-fi cover of the hit song …