Ellur – “Free”-One of my favorite aspects of good songwriting is the use of phrasing. Ellur is an absolute expert at phrasing. You can feel these lyrics as much as you hear them. Something about the energy of the recording reminds me a …
Tag Archives: rock music
Three unique tracks with “pop” and “rock” characteristics that defy what you think of as pop rock
Daytime TV – “Block Out the Noise”-The rhythm on this track is definitely going to capture a lot of ears right away. The aggressive production mix on this one is fantastic. The use of dynamics from the vocal to the guitars and drums …
Three engaging rock tracks to get your week going
Jay Putty – “The best days are yet to come”-There’s an optimistic energy to this track that I really need in my life right now. The up tempo style and positive lyrics have a style that brings inspiration and excitement. It’s got pop …
Three alternative rock tracks with energy to propel you through the week
Modern Alibi – “Seventies”-I dig everything about this track. The bass hits just right, the guitars are stars in their own right, and the lead vocal has just the right amount of angsty expressiveness to make it work for the style. This is …
Three engaging indie rock tracks right at the intersection of rock and pop music
Hallo – “Cold magic”-There’s an endearing light energy to this track that makes it stand out right away. The lead vocal is excellent, allowing for the lyrical message to permeate well. This is going to seem like an odd comment, but the quality …
A pair of excellent southern rock tracks with cool production and style
Matt Kirk and The Güeyfarers – “Sleepy Little Summertime Town”-Horns! Great lead vocal! A swinging rhythm section! And the coolest organ in town. This track grabbed my attention right away. The lyrical vibe of wanting to be with that special someone in a …
Three brand new rock tunes showing the versatility of the genre
Common Goldfish – “Shout louder”-If you’re looking for a slick groove and an atmospheric psych rock vibe, check out this track from Common Goldfish. With psych I always comp to Pink Floyd, but really Common Goldfish kind of have their own thing going …
Three tracks with a delightful vintage tone and some modern indie rock flair
Pacific Avenue – “Give it up for yourself”-If you’re looking for some impressive guitar work and a high energy rock track, spin this one. While the “indie rock” vibes are stronger on this one than the vintage tone, it definitely is still there. …
Three indie rock tunes that will energize this mid April
Colorado Straightedge – “Stay in”-Long before I ever became a folk blogger, I was a pop punk fanatic. Colorado Straightedge bring those days back to life. The harmony rock energy, complete with some incredible vocal mixing and an enjoyable melody, gets the style …
Three indie rock tracks to get the beat moving
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 …
