Belle Blue – “Needed You More”-Don’t let the cathartic, easy going energy of the opening make you think this is not a legit rock jam. Just stick with it… the soaring electric guitars will get your ears ringing in no time. Belle Blue …
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Three indie rock tracks to bring some energy and excitement to your midweek
Creature Canyon – “Bad Wishes”-When I tell people that I’m a fan of indie rock, this is the sound that I want them to imagine. It’s cool, groovy, with guitars that drive the sound and vocals that are easy to connect. There’s just …
Three new tracks that will have you wondering what year it is… rock music for old souls
Field Trip – “Shaping Up”-I’m not exactly sure how many genres are blended here, but it’s a healthy dose of psych rock with some indie pop elements. It feels familiar and timeless in a lot of ways. I really like the way the …
Three brand new alt pop tracks that are sure to put a smile on your face
Mollie Elizabeth – “Doe Eyes”-This is a song about the end of a summer fling, but it’s written with a timelessness that will make you think of the mid 20th century. I can’t help but think of the pop jazz phenomenon of the …
Three new indie rock tracks that show the current vibrancy of the genre
Phoric – “Prevent”-There’s a dynamic energy to this track right from the start. The percussive style is present in the drums as well as the vocal phrasing. It’s has a real sense of movement. The lyrics have a loaded, emotional character to them. …
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 …
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 …
Featured Single: Kash’d Out – “King of the Coop” ft. Tropidelic
Kash’d Out – “King of the Coop” ft. Tropidelic-This might not be the genre you expect to hear when you click on a (predominantly) folk blog, but trust me when I say this track is OUTSTANDING. The production is fantastic. The bass hits …
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 dynamic new rock tracks that will get you moving
Holden Road – “Overdrive”-From the days of Jimmie Rodgers, musicians have been singing about going to California as a place to find new opportunity. Actually, long before Rodgers the people of the Gold Rush were seeking that success in Cali. This song is …
