Andersen Coates – “Assassin (Anxiety)” -Every time I’ve listened to this song since the day I found it, I’ve been reminded of Fleetwood Mac. Now I know that’s not fair to Coates as this track certainly creates its own space in the chill …
Tag Archives: pop rock
Three unique tracks with “pop” and “rock” characteristics that defy what you think of as pop rock
Daytime TV – “Block Out the Noise”-The rhythm on this track is definitely going to capture a lot of ears right away. The aggressive production mix on this one is fantastic. The use of dynamics from the vocal to the guitars and drums …
Boy Bandicoot Comes Together to Release “Did I Fall Apart?”
by Laurent Chavannes An artist’s debut is met with great pressure. After all, the opportunity to make a first impression only comes once. This explains why Nashville-based artist Avery Benter went full force with his debut EP “Did I Fall Apart?” under the …
Three brand new rock tracks with a pop style that’s going to get you singing along
SUCKERPUNCH! – “Game Time”-As a rock fan and life long gamer, I definitely find a lot to enjoy with a song like this. The vocal mix on the chorus is really good. The imagery blends together sports with a relationship. It’s ultimately about …
Three rock tracks to liven up the weekend for our faithful readership
**Before I write about these three artists, let me just say thank you to the OGs who have been around since the early days. We’re so grateful we get to do what we do. If there’s ever been an artist you loved because …
Three tracks in the pop rock and pop punk scenes that will make fans of us all!
Tree River – “Earthside”-I love a good power chord to open a song… but then when you follow it with a moving rhythm and powerful vocal, it’s definitely going to catch my interest. The easy comp for Tree River is the early 2000s …
Three indie pop tracks for that mid-summer vibe
Man Alive – “Colours”-Some people use air conditioning to cool off in the summer, but Man Alive just use incredible melodic lines and great keys. The energy of this track is absolutely fantastic. I knew I liked it from first listen. The understated …
Three unconventional tracks to show the versatility of the “pop” genre (when you’re not listening to the radio)
Certainly So – “Tired for a living”-Everything from the understated guitar to the inflection in the lead vocal makes this song feels like an “alt” track. This isn’t the grungy, belabored style of alt music though. This is a bright style of rock …
Three rock tunes to bring some pep to your step this weekend
Shipwrecker – “Voice in my head”-If you’ve ever had a voice in your head for better or worse, you’ll relate to this song. This particular voice is about a negative/distracting/disturbing voice. It’s an unsettling track if you’ve ever had this experience, but it …
Featured single: Nite Tides and Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 – “Falling Backwards”
Nite Tides and Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 – “Falling Backwards”-“When you’re falling backwards, just enjoy the ride.” Wow. That’s a lyric. There’s a real angst in this overly happy sounding song. I like the way the juxtaposition makes sense. It makes me …
