Juliana Madrid – “Peppermint”-I love this song. I love everything from the quality of the lead vocal to the energy of the guitars. The drum beat keeps it moving and the melody feels familiar. But you know what I like the most? The …
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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 …
Three exciting new rock tracks for your enjoyment
Denemy – “Naive”-The style of rock here feels like it dips its toe into Americana a bit, but whatever you want to call it this is a quality performance. The mix on the track is really good as well. The lead vocal keeps …
Three new unconventional indie rock tracks for your listening pleasure
Evan Effres – “Paradigm shift”-If you’re a fan of pop-flavored rock music, give Evan Effres a listen. This track is full of all the good vibes. I appreciate the way the mix puts the vocal out front. It’s incredibly satisfying to listen to …
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 indie rock tunes to get you fired up this weekend
Joe August – “Lotus Flower”-If you’re a sucker for a good guitar hook (like me) then the opening of Joe August’s track “Lotus Flower” will stand out to you right away. The more I listened, the more I could hear this great classic …
Three tracks that alter your perceptions regarding rock music
Ryland – “Looking like you do”-Everything about this track is what I hope to find when I’m listening for new music. The voice and core melody are good, but it has a vibe to it that I haven’t ever heard before. There’s a …
Singer songwriters to steal your heart this weekend
Kimberly Knighton – “Nobody Knows”-Something about Knighton’s voice reminds me of a musical theater soloist. There’s a gorgeous purity in her vocal that I rarely find in music these days. The production is a bit more contemporary pop than what we typically cover, …
Five rock based acts for late August
Tiffany Alvord – “Where would you be”-Alvord writes with a pure pop sensibility. However, there’s something magical about the composition that feels like it captures the heart of rock music. It’s about making the most of your life, in a way. The critical …
Five singer songwriters for your sweet summer solstice
Gavin Cooley – “The Bridge”-Cooley has a songwriting style that articulately crosses between familiar acoustic and experimental chill rock. The blend, then, brings forth some glowing insights that feel almost shoegaze. When you add in the gentle, near-whispered vocal, you come away with …
