Modern Alibi – “Seventies”-I dig everything about this track. The bass hits just right, the guitars are stars in their own right, and the lead vocal has just the right amount of angsty expressiveness to make it work for the style. This is …
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Three unique new rock tracks that will bring hope for the future of music
Daniel Etherton – “Mona Lisa”-The vibes on this track are on another level. It comes out strong with a concept of being infatuated with a woman. The transition to a powerful pop rock anthem gives the listener the urge to absolutely CRANK the …
Three energetic indie rock jams to jumpstart your week
The Housing Crisis – “Better weather”-If you’re looking for an up tempo jam, “Better weather” has that with a wonderful relatable lyrical concept. It’s about feeling depressed or sad and waiting for things to get better. The pop rock energy of the track …
Three new Americana tracks showing the variety of perspectives the genre can hold
Martyn Dust – “Believe every word”-This is probably not like the type of Americana you’ve come to expect here recently, but I implore you to stay with the track. You can’t tell from the start, but there will be banjo! Also, the energy …
Three unconventional rock tracks with some grooves you’re gonna like
The Green House Band – “Faded lines”-From first listen, this track got me with the groove. It’s a little soulful, a little chilled out, but has some really good elements that make it stand out from the crowd. The lead vocal is outstanding. …
Three indie rock tracks to kick the new week right in the pants
Oh Bummer! – “Losing sunlight”-What a perfect title for this time of year… losing sunlight. And the groove on this track is saucy. I think musicians call it the “pocket,” right? When a song just sits right in that sweet spot… It seems …
Three brand new rock tracks that will bring excitement to your late July weekend
Search Committee – “Frankies Rowing Machine”-There’s an up tempo energy to this track that made it connect for us right away, but it’s the quality of the lead vocal that really set it apart. It’s hard to find a band that can soar …
Three brand new rock tunes showing the versatility of the genre
Common Goldfish – “Shout louder”-If you’re looking for a slick groove and an atmospheric psych rock vibe, check out this track from Common Goldfish. With psych I always comp to Pink Floyd, but really Common Goldfish kind of have their own thing going …
Three indie rock tunes to bring some intriguing textures to the modern rock world
Castells – “Low”-There’s an up tempo energy to this track that really stands out. The dynamic mix on the guitars is particularly strong here. The soaring vocal style reminds me a bit of the pop punk band Sum41. The overall style is sure …
Three indie rock tunes that will energize this mid April
Colorado Straightedge – “Stay in”-Long before I ever became a folk blogger, I was a pop punk fanatic. Colorado Straightedge bring those days back to life. The harmony rock energy, complete with some incredible vocal mixing and an enjoyable melody, gets the style …
