Days Like These – “Something Ain’t Right”-I appreciate the up tempo rock energy once the guitars enter this track. The production allows for the lead vocal to cut through cleanly on this one. There’s a grittiness underlying the main melody that makes the …
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Three mellow rock tracks to bring some perspective in these troubling times
Dunsun – “When the Devil Gets his Way”-There’s something deeply mysterious and heavy, beyond bluesy, at the heart of this track. I appreciate the depth and sincerity in the composition here. The lyrics are almost scripture in terms of knowing better, yet we …
Introducing a pair of new ROCK tracks that will have your jaw dropping on first listen
Preen – “No Surprise”-Look, I’ll be honest I get real picky here near the end of the year. I am ready to get to the end of year lists and turn over a new leaf. But… sometimes a song like this comes along …
Three brand new Indie Rock tunes that will take you on a sonic adventure from past to future
A View of the Earth From the Moon – “Emerson and Henry David Thoreau”-I think it’s a right of passage for every “gifted” kid to have a Transcendentalist phase in high school; I sure had mine, right around 11th grade. I think I’ll …
Three different types of rock music that will put you in a contemplative mood
Honeywhip – “Flip phone (demo)”-I guess if you’ve been on the site for a while you know I’m in the flip phone generation, but that’s not the sole reason I wanted to feature this track. The real reason is that it has heart …
Three unique takes on the rock genre that will help you kickstart 2025
Sophia James – “Little Bit Better”-If you’re a fan of pop rock energy, definitely give this new track from Sophia James a spin. There are some clever turns and some bluesy elements here, but more than anything it’s a power rock ballad. James …
Three indie rock tracks that will change your life if you listen closely
Alexandra Leaving – “Out of This World”-I have to be honest; I really like this type of dynamic pop rock energy. I can’t quite put my finger on which 90s artist Leaving reminds me of, but there’s definitely some nostalgic pins and needles …
Three intriguing new sounds in the indie and alt rock space
Calm Canopy and Sylvia Lily – “One Day”-I try to find music that you’re not expecting; I try to curate sounds that are different in a way that stays true to the principles of good music. This song “One Day” is absolutely the …
Three new rock tracks that will have you wanting to pick up the guitar again
Boston Levi – “Pretty Little Heartbreak”-I really like the way the guitars soar on this track. The dynamic shift between the guitar breaks and the vocals on the chorus makes for an excellent listening experience. I’ve always been a sucker for these types …
Three new songs showing the wild and exciting textures of contemporary rock music
Silver Lake Radio – “First Gray Hair”-This is a great tune that straddles the line between rock and country music, right in the realm of what folks call alt country these days. That said, I think it fits nicely here as a chill …
