Mr. Gnome – “Not This Time, Devil” Living in Ohio, we are biased for this incredible two piece. They have steadily crafted tight and intriguing music for years and have recently broken through to a larger and deserving audience. On “Not This Time, …
Tag Archives: Post Punk
Our Week’s Best Indie Acts Offer Something for Every Listener
High Tropics – “Vodka Soda” We have covered this act for awhile now, but with “Vodka Soda”, the act are at their best. The upbeat alt pop style here is highly contagious. Emotive and endearing, the act have only been existence for a …
Unsettling and Emotive Post Punk
La Sécurité – “Hot Topic” This Montreal collective is incredibly engaging with thoughtful and alluring post punk. The final track off their debut album is unsettling but also very danceable, reminding us of early industrial. This was initially meant to soundtrack an avant …
3 Absolute Danceable Post Punk Anthems
Two-Man Giant Squid – “Progress” If we were in charge of programming a hip radio station, this would be blaring each hour. It makes us simultaneously want to dance and rage in equal measure. The Brooklyn act have a post punk flare to …
Buddy Wynkoop Make Post Punk “Relatable”
Buddy Wynkoop – “Relatable” This Portland act is a fun and endearing listen. While some might find the act a bit challenging, those who have musical tastes on the fringes of Talking Heads and Television, will find it refreshing. “Relatable” is a shouting …
3 Heartstopping New Releases
March – “Car Song” “I get all my ideas when I’m driving” starts this emotive gem. It is the perfect contemplative driving song. The songwriter crafts a slow building track with beautiful songwriting to spare. While there are many nods to influences here, …
Heartstopping Indie Rock
Beryl – “Murmur” This vulnerable piano driven track is a stunner. Vocally, the songwriter is expressive and utterly captivating. The instrumentation develops perfectly as the track builds to a beautiful climax. Beryl will be releasing a debut EP shortly, and if “Murmur” is …
Artful and Creative Rock You Need to Hear
Beach Vacation – “All For Me” This young band are already experts of crafting lush sonic textures. Vocally it plays out like another affecting instrument, with stellar production and delivery. Their initial EP was recorded while the band were still in high school. …
GZ Grant Shows All That is Good in Indie Rock
GZ Grant – “Move Around” There is a certain Joy Division style sound to “Move Around” that we really love. Relentless and earnest, we could listen to this as a straight instrumental for hours on end. However, vocally it adds a modern style …
The Best New Rock
Lost Woods – “Sleep” We would honestly be surprised if “Sleep” does not make Lost Woods a household name. Their beautifully crafted wall of sound comes back aces on their follow-up. This is quintessential indie rock. The track has a deep breath of …
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