llampaca and Doran Danoff – “Don’t Give Up”-If you’re looking for a funky rock jam, check out this track “Don’t Give Up.” The lyrical concept is simple and straightforward: don’t give up and don’t give in. It’s got a really nice funky groove …
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Three tracks blurring the lines between indie pop and indie rock
Cy – “Hate to hate you”-I genuinely appreciate the talent that it takes to write a song like this. In a world with so much indie pop, it takes an incredible gift to stand out from the crowd. Cy does just that with …
Three engaging new rock tracks to get you excited for the weekend
Waiting 4 April – “Photo memory”-Oh man. If you came of age during the peak pop punk years of the early 2000s, be prepared for an absolute feels trip with this track. The lyrics are about as emotional as you can get. If …
Three indie rock tracks to bring some energy to your playlist
Pigeon Wigs – “Near the Knuckle”-The intensity of this track is unparalleled in the indie rock I’ve heard recently. It’s an energetic, snappy rock jam ostensibly with some lustful overtones. No matter the meaning, it’s certainly got an earthy sentiment rooted in the …
Three indie rock tunes to bring up the excitement for this weekend
Freedom Fry – “Be your man”-The retro vibes of this track from Freedom Fry are evident from first listen. The beat feels almost disco in its energy, but it just seems to work on this one. The optimistic message about wanting to be …
Three brave new rock acts to swoon over
The Kick Drums – “She Killed Me With Her Eyes” Underneath the woozy guitar tone of “She Killed Me With Her Eyes”, lies an eclectic groove. The act blends all sorts of influences – from shoe gaze to trip hop to hip hop …
Three engaging rock tunes that will change your perspective on the genre
Parents – “Birthday Party”-I don’t know what kind of magical production energy went into this track, but it absolutely and unapologetically soars. It reminds me of a track called “The House” by Air Traffic Controller a few years ago. If it’s any consolation, …
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 energetic and alternative takes on modern rock music
LOVEHEIST – “The Stone”-Some of the synth work on this song feels like it might have been captured in a magical time machine in the 1980s and preserved for us to enjoy. Marty!? Is that you!? But, then there’s this pop rock energy …
Three new tracks navigating the Americana and rock genre blend perfectly
Evan Bartels – “El Camino”-From the first time I heard Evan Bartels, I knew there was something different about his music. It’s sincere. This man has never sung a lyric he didn’t believe. This is the kind of music that explains why the …
