Arms Akimbo are a talented indie rock band that grabbed my attention from first listen. They have the ability to sound melodic and sweet, yet also get things really pumping. Our indie rock editor looked at me and said, “they sound like Relient …
Tag Archives: pop rock
Sunday Night Super Singles!
Sunday Night Super Singles! These single hits are here to put you in a better mood as you look forward to another week of work or school. If you enjoy one of the songs, take a few moments to share it with friends …
Album Review: A Yawn Worth Yelling – Play Pretend
Album Review: A Yawn Worth Yelling – Play Pretend Imagine the most infectious, courageous, and powerful pop rock hook you’ve ever heard… maybe it’s from U2 or some big arena rock band, right? Then add a nice sort of slick pop punk vocal …
Three Awesome Pop Rock Bands for Your Weekend
Three Awesome Pop Rock Bands for Your Weekend “Pop” has such a negative connotation in this indie world and I mean to change that. Pop can just mean upbeat and major chords. Pop doesn’t mean trashy or bubblegum. It just is a way …
Album Review: Brett Vogel – Never Giving Up
Album Review: Brett Vogel – Never Giving Up Brett Vogel exudes pop music. It’s the kind of music you can put on and just relax. Maybe I’m influenced by his recent music video, but it seems to me like it’s music meant for …
JD Eicher and The Goodnights – Into Place – Indie Pop/Rock Done Right
One of my favorite things as a music fan is to hear a new record by a musician that I’m a big fan of. There’s something about expectations, hope, and excitement that makes the first time you click play feel so important. It’s …
Ringer T – Nothing But Time
From the driving bass drum on the first track, I knew this was going to be a killer album. The combination of a solid lead vocal and an upbeat overall flavor, I was hooked to the alt rock sounds of Ringer T. The …
Justin Serrao – “Friends”
Justin Serrao is a South Africa pop rock artist. This highly-emotional song, “Friends” will find many fans for “just just.” If you enjoy the video, be sure to subscribe to his page and consider purchasing the song on itunes.
Guest Review: Barton Price on Rodeo Ruby Love – The Pits
If Heartland Rock will make a comeback, then it might look to Rodeo Ruby Love at the vanguard. This subgenre was popular in the 1970s and 1980s and appealed to the sensibilities of blue-color audiences in small-town America. The songs were the anthems …
Artist Interview: Courrier
When I realized that one of my favorite new bands, Courrier, was coming to nearby Kent, Ohio I had to contact them about an interview. They embody not only a sound that I love, but also an ethos of independent music that is …
