Clubhouse – “Always Been You”-There’s a chill vibe to this song that defies genre; it’s a little pop, a little singer songwriter, and a little bit of narrative love song. The track allows the listener to connect with the lyrics in a meaningful …
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Three alternative pop tracks that bring unique energy to the genre
I Wish I Was A Punk Band – “Ash”-If you like dynamic production elements, you’ll find a lot to enjoy with this track. “Ash” carries with it some instrumentation that I don’t even recognize. I gather that much of it is electronic effects …
Three indie pop tracks that will bring some chill to your week
Tinsley – “Dust”-There’s a magical energy to this song that hits right from the opening. It’s got a sense of space that I rarely hear in other recordings. Tinsley writes with intimacy and connection, allowing the guitar and piano to create a real …
Unbelievably smooth pop soul artist Caldher with “Ride Home”
Caldher – “Ride Home”-One of the coolest feelings in writing about music is when a new artist compares their music to an artist that you covered in their early days. In this case, Caldher compared this track to Mac Ayres, who I covered …
Featured Single: Stevie Rae Stephens – “Forget You”
Stevie Rae Stephens – “Forget You”-We don’t often feature a commercial pop sounding track, so when we do it’s because it’s really good. Stevie Rae Stephens has a full vocal sound that really stands out from the crowd. The delicate harmonies on the …
Album Review – Coveralls: Songs from the Imagination Movers
This review is a bit outside of our normal coverage here on EarToTheGround. But since we cover indie pop music, hopefully some of our readers from that subgenre will enjoy this energetic new album Coveralls: Songs from the Imagination Movers. If you think …
Three indie pop tracks that will remind you why you love the genre
Kid Charleroi – “Count me out”-The harmonies on this track are so fun! Actually, the whole composition is a lot of fun. Kid Charleroi has a youthful vibrancy to the style that comes through from start to finish. I appreciate the strategic placement …
Three indie pop tracks to bring some energy to this week
Wilderland – “Reflections”-I love the effect on the vocal in this song. I don’t know the technical term for what’s happening here, but I know it’s not a sound that works for every song. It absolutely works here. Wilderland have a unique sound …
Three unconventional takes on “pop” music that will have you feeling some vibes
Scoobert Doobert – “Feels so good”-If you’ve been following my writing on alt and indie pop in the past year, you know this name well. Scoobert Doobert has a style that just works for me. It’s got a snappy, soulful energy and always …
Three dreamy pop tracks that are sure to bring you contemplative joy
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 …