Elephant Castle – “Quicksand”-The up tempo energy of this track jumped out at me right away. We tend not to cover much in the psych rock realm, so when we do it has to be really well done. Elephant Castle have an unconventional …
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Three unconventional rock jams that’ll make you pay attention
Brian Dale Allen Strouse – “Shot of something”-This song probably seems like it’s about a drink, but it’s about a relationship. It’s about falling for someone who can give you that special boost that no one can. I appreciate the vocal harmonies on …
Three unconventional yet fantastic examples of indie rock in early 2021 (with a song of the year candidate)
Morningbird – “Who knew”-Honestly, it’s early doors on 2021 but Morningbird might be my favorite band making new music right now. This song absolutely shreds. It’s got a psych rock energy to it at times, but the vocals and overall mix is absolutely …
Three delightfully expressive new music with a penchant for psych elements
Elsewhere – “Looking for trouble”-The dreamy electric guitars on this track really pull us in on this one. The easy going rock beat makes it the perfect chill track. There’s a charming sense to the lead vocal; he reminds me of someone I …
TEN! New rock jams to make your fall season great!
Luna Bay – “All In”-This is what I think of when “indie rock” comes to mind. There’s so much energy here and the guitars are absolutely killer. The vocal harmonies on the chorus are positively inspiring. The whole composition, especially the chorus, makes …
An alt rock playlist to help you get weird this weekend – Lunchtime Playlist May 4
Virginia Man – “King and I” -I’m a total sucker for the kind of optimistic, open sound that Virginia Man create on this track. There’s so much sad, sullen, dingy rock out there. I am looking for this type of raw emotion that …
Album Review: Aura Blaze – Winners of NewMusicFriday Ep 40
Aura Blaze create a unique indie rock vibe. You probably have never heard anything like them, so it’s really hard to find a “for fans of” comparison. Maybe, at least in spirit, the best comp for them might be Pink Floyd. That said, …
Album Review: Millions – Max Relax – Experimental, intelligent rock music
From the title of this new LP, it’s clear the band knows who they are. Millions are the kind of band that wants to chill their listeners, inspire us a little, and help us get to a better headspace in life. It’s about …
