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 …
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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 …
Three engaging indie rock tracks right at the intersection of rock and pop music
Hallo – “Cold magic”-There’s an endearing light energy to this track that makes it stand out right away. The lead vocal is excellent, allowing for the lyrical message to permeate well. This is going to seem like an odd comment, but the quality …
What in the world is “alt pop?” Three contemporary examples of this quirky and rising genre
Anni – “I choose you”-There’s an atmospheric quality to this song that stands out to me right away. It’s a song that feels like it takes elements of pop music and mixes them with unconventional production styles at times. The lyrical style is …
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 outstanding tracks with the tag “dream pop”
We’re going to try a little experiment on this post. We’re going to open up the comments. We would like you to consider weighing in to the genre here. Is this “dream pop” to you? Jacko Hooper – “Getting no place fast”-With glowing …
Featured single: Jetlag Jenny – “Loser when it comes to love” pop punk anthem
Jetlag Jenny – “Loser when it comes to love”-The comparisons on this sound are pretty easy — Good Charlotte, Relient K, so on and so forth. Actually, I find it hard to believe that this song is from 2023 and not the early …
Three softer rock tracks that bring energy and enthusiasm for this coming weekend
SYML – “Believer”-We’ve featured SYML a few times in the past, so it’s always nice to see them in the inbox again. This track has a lot of chill, romantic energy to it. The harmonies, as always, are fantastic. That line, “hold me …
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 …
