Deja Dead – Snapshots

I found Deja Dead by accident. Late night. half-scrolling. half-bored. “Snapshots” came on and I didn’t skip it. That says something. The first thing that hit me was the voice. It carries the track in a very direct way. You…

I.D.K. – Nark 5

I played “Nark 5” on my laptop speakers first. Big mistake. Within seconds the bass was rumbling and I had to grab my headphones because this thing deserved better than cheap laptop speakers. The song doesn’t warm you up. It…

Displaced Stranger – Grounding

I listened to this album “Grounding” by Displaced Stranger on a quiet evening when I probably should’ve been doing something else. I let the whole thing run while staring out the window. It felt like that kind of album. “Pipe…

Debbie M – Hold On To

Debbie M just landed on my radar with a new single called “Hold On To”. It’s a soft and emotional pop song that will get you stuck on constant repeat. The song opens with calm piano and her voice right…

Serpico – Dressed In Flesh

I only discovered Serpico this week and their album “Dressed In Flesh” ended up taking over my speakers for a few days straight. It’s 9 tracks of straight-up hard rock that are focused and confident. Their music is real and…

Asta Bria – Will You Love Me Tomorrow

I played Asta Bria’s cover on this old classic late at night. Half-asleep and expecting background music. But it pulled me in quietly. More than 60 years after The Shirelles first recorded it, the song still feels fragile and Bria…

Categories: Acoustic Indie Pop REVIEWS

BOSCO – One Goodbye

BOSCO leans into a rock-and-folk blend on his new single “One Goodbye”. It’s worn in, like a jacket that’s been through a few winters. The song opens with acoustic guitar but soon backed by a steady band that keeps things…

Categories: Indie Rock REVIEWS Singles