Jagger – “Melancholic”-If there was a holy book for music genres, “Melancholic” would be in the definition of dream pop. This song has beautiful atmospheric elements in the opening with a lead vocal that absolutely soars. One might expect a song about sadness …
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Three ethereal, dreamy indie pop tunes that you have to hear to believe
Lyrah – “In the leaves”-So this song is probably more “dance” than what most people typically expect from our site, but I absolutely love what Lyrah is doing here. The vocal is exceptionally good. The combination of the dance energy with the resonance …
Three thoughtful singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your contemplative and relaxing playlist
Ram Dass – “Trust in the blue”-The calming energy of the acoustic guitar immediately captures the listener’s attention on this track. Then… the lyrics are thoughtful, poetic, and moving. When the harmony vocal enters the piece, there’s a peaceful sentiment. The question “have …
Three indie pop tracks that will bring a gentle sense of joy
Anna Bates – “Last man on earth”-First lines matter. With a heavy hitting first line worthy of John Prine and the great folk singers of the 20th century, Anna Bates wows us with, “Well I might dig up Elvis…” Uh… okay. That’s… random. …
Artist Spotlight: Pop singer songwriter and TikTok standout “vaultboy”
If you clicked on this article, you’ve probably heard vaultboy’s massively popular song “Everything sucks.” It’s an anthem about heartbreak and the feeling of life after a relationship when it seems like nothing, even things you used to enjoy, are worth doing anymore. …
Three indie pop tunes you didn’t know you needed in your life, but you do
Slomo Casino – “Marshmallow”-If this was the first song you ever heard in the “indie pop” genre, you’d have a pretty good indication of what it’s about. Does it feel good? YES! Does it have some upbeat rock elements? YES! Does it have …
Three more folk tunes to make your mid September even better
The Lost Trades – “Good old days”-The easy going guitar work of this track awakens the listener from the start. The more you listen, there’s an evident CSNY kind of vibe to the harmonies. The track definitely harkens back to the “good old …
Three new unconventional indie rock tracks for your listening pleasure
Evan Effres – “Paradigm shift”-If you’re a fan of pop-flavored rock music, give Evan Effres a listen. This track is full of all the good vibes. I appreciate the way the mix puts the vocal out front. It’s incredibly satisfying to listen to …
Three energetic songwriters bringing a variety of genre blends to the forefront
Bridget Caldwell – “Kingmaker”-There’s an epic, cinematic energy to this track that makes it so much more than “just another” singer songwriter tune. That said, what I love about Caldwell’s songwriting is that you can tell this would work as an acoustic solo …
Three indie pop singer songwriters for your springtime playlist
Kylie Rothfield – “Everyone else”-There’s a wonderfully rewarding mix on this song from Kylie Rothfield. The vocal is solid and the melody connects, but it’s the rich layers of the production that immediately stand out to me. The lyrics focus on being in …
