If you are interested in alt rock music, Bullrider is a rising band that you need to check out. They can write some of the most infectious hooks we’ve heard in recent memory. We featured them in a NMF a little while ago. …
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Album Review: Crawford Mack – Mack 1 (Winner NewMusicFriday Ep 18)
Crawford Mack defies genres, so it might be easiest to put him in a generic “rock” style. There is a base in classic rock, for sure, but then shades of other pop styles and even a bit of jazz. It’s an eclectic style, …
Album Review – Dreambeaches – Habits (Winners of #NewMusicFriday Episode 9)
Album Review – Dreambeaches – Habits (Winners of #NewMusicFriday Episode 9) By: Brad Johnson Buffalo, New York’s Dreambeaches debut Habits introduces us to an ambitious, if a tad scattershot, new band. The six song EP works as a fitting template for the band’s …
Album Review: Air Traffic Controller – Black Box – Winner of #NewMusicFriday Ep. 2
Album Review: Air Traffic Controller – Black Box – Winner of #NewMusicFriday Ep. 2 The indie rock band Air Traffic Controller have a style that is both pop feeling and deeply artistic, which can be a rare combination. There are unique rhythms on …
Seeing Double: Two Tunes from Arms Akimbo
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 …
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 …
