Flourishes – “Bitten by the Drug” -Alt rock can be pretty hard to find quality because there are a lot of bands that just add distortion or discordant sections to make it “alternative.” What I like about Flourishes is that the music is …
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Five genre-blending singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist May 8
Heather Jayne – “If the Stars Align” -The dynamic recording of this song sets it apart. Jayne’s vocal is impeccable, adding to the overall commercial appeal of the song. There’s a powerful electro pop element to the song, but it also feels like …
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 …
A potpourri mix of unique styles – Lunchtime Playlist April 12
Mamas Gun – “You Make My Life a Better Place” -Mamas Gun are one of my favorite finds of 2018. This is the second track from them we’ve covered on the site and there will surely be more to come. The timeless style …
Do you have any playlists? Why YES we do.
We get asked fairly frequently if we ever curate playlists. Yes, we do! We actually have handful on our Spotify account, but the meat and potatoes of our playlisting has been on Soundcloud. Are you following us there? Here are a few lists …
Lunchtime Playlist March 23 – Whoa a ten-song rock jam fest!
Krantz – “Run Away With Me” -We love rich harmonies around here, so the first time we heard the vocal blending of Krantz we were pumped. The song feels like something you’ve heard before, but in the best way possible. Some of the …
An Indie Rock Playlist You’ll Be Glad You Found (before your friends)
Check out these bands that are just flat out cooler than you. Honestly this is some really interesting music that keeps me coming back for more. I can’t possibly follow all of these bands, so I’ll pick some favorites. Which is yours? Share …
Album Review: Evan Bartels – The Devil, God and Me (Winner NMF 69)
Evan Bartels doesn’t sound like any singer I’ve ever heard. Ever. His voice sounds old and young at the same time. He sounds like he’s a hard drinker and a gentle soul. He is a contradiction and his writing cuts through the air …
Album Review: Filmspeed – Hexadecimal (Winners NMF 68)
Filmspeed is a unique rock band that defy easy description. This album, Hexadecimal, shows off a range of talents from driving drum beats, to saucy guitar lyrics, and some smooth vocal harmonies. The nearest comparisons might be some of the classic rock bands …
Album Review: Standard Affiliates – Standard (Winner NMF Ep. 66)
The sound of the Standard Affiliates might be one of your new favorite things. You could call it indie rock or just really good infectious, guitar-laden indie pop. Either way, this album is the sign of some really exciting things to come from …
