Jillette Johnson – “Daddy Dopamine”-I adore this song; it sounds really good, feels really good, and has a powerful (much needed) message. It puts me in the mind of Bo Burnham a bit in critiquing modern society’s reliance on technology and the dopamine …
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Three trendy indie pop tracks that you can’t wait to share with your best friends
HOAX – “Goldeneyes”-The groove on this track hits so undeniably well, it could make the stiffest of non-musical people move. The atmospheric mix feels really good. When I listen to this song, I feel like I should be in a trendy apartment vibing …
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 pop-influenced singer songwriters who deserve top-40 acclaim
Rosie – “Social Stamina”-“Now I don’t know who I am. How did I turn into a person I can’t stand?” Wow, I didn’t expect to click on a “pop” style artist and be hit with such a powerful, meaningful lyric. The rest of …
Three unconventional “pop” tunes that will put stars in your eyes
Reese Weil – “Cuddle Up”-If you’re looking for a vibe to chill with your special someone, you can do much better than “Cuddle Up” by Reese Weil. It’s got a nice groove to it and a memorable melody. The main lyrical line is …
Three new indie pop tunes to bring in the weekend
Two and the Sun – “Come away with me”-This is an up beat tune with some real toe-tapping enjoy. If you’re looking for a foward-thinking, energetic song that feels like what “indie pop” is by definition, give this track a chance. Even the …
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 captivating new singer songwriters to capture your imagination
Gracie Ella – “Lady”-Whew. I feel like there’s really nothing I can say about this vocal that you won’t hear by just… LISTENING. The soulful energy of this track is absolutely out of this world. It’s clear that Gracie Ella is familiar with …
Featured Single: American Authors – “Nice and Easy” ft. Mark McGrath
American Authors – “Nice and Easy” ft. Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray-I very rarely feature singles, but honestly I couldn’t find another song that came close to the energy that this track is bringing. The danceable groove is absolutely magnetic. It’s about getting …
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 …
