Pop Rock | Unheard Gems

Aug 291 min read

"Restless" - Alanna Matty | Review

I’m convinced that Alanna Matty looked straight into my brain to write “Restless”. With absolutely gorgeous vocals and simple guitar...

Jul 301 min read

“Good News” - Noak Hellsing | Review

As the focus track on Noak Hellsing's second EP, "SHIFT," "Good News" radiates the infectious energy of an upbeat, fast-paced indie rock...

Jul 111 min read

“Dying Light'' - Vilhelm Buchaus | Review

In "Dying Light," Vilhelm Buchaus reflects on the fleeting nature of dreams and the yearning to break free from routine. His verses...

Jan 232 min read

Harbour The Feeling- The Mezz |Review

Optimism, honesty, and relatability are all words that can be used to describe The Mezz’s Harbour The Feeling. From the upbeat pop-rock...

Jan 81 min read

Heather Sommer - "My Mind Makes Me" |Review

Heather Sommer closes out 2023 with the single “my mind makes me”. With a catchy melody and infectious beat, it’s sure to get stuck in...

Nov 29, 20232 min read

“Perfume” - Izzy Pingrey | Review

“Perfume” give you that sunshiney little love sick feeling. With a solid groove, soulful vocals, and dreamy guitar finishes, Izzy Pingrey...

Feb 14, 20232 min read

Heather Kathryn Releases "Clothes" for the People Who Collect Trinkets from Lovers Past.

“CLOTHES” is the newest release from Alt-Pop gem Heather Kathryn. Perfect for a petty Valentine’s day bop, Kathryn weaves a story of...

Aug 8, 20221 min read

Sober - Emiliano Ortiz | Review

Emiliano Ortiz is a New York City native singer-songwriter & producer. He delivers fresh melodic-driven tunes that are catchy and heavily...

Jul 22, 20222 min read

“Bull (on wheels pull thread)” – Big Society | Review

With their second single of 2022, Big Society puts together a triumphant ode to accepting your flaws and becoming a re-envisioned version...

Jun 29, 20222 min read

“Hollister (I Want To Be Her)” - Caroline Romano | Review

We all have insecurities that undermine any positive sense of self we have, we all have people we want to be. I can’t help but think...

Jun 14, 20222 min read

"Don’t Say No" - Maddisun |Review

Don’t Say No, the most recent single from Canadian indie-rock artist Maddisun, is a dreamlike breath of fresh air that doubles as a...

May 22, 20224 min read

Bastille’s "Give Me The Future Tour" is more than a concert, it is a journey

The feeling of anticipation filled the YouTube Theater on Friday night and it was electric as thousands of fans gathered waiting for...

May 11, 20222 min read

Stereo Jane is 2 sisters who know how to rock at NextFest LA

For 13 days in the Month of May 2022, NextFest LA will launch its inaugural year on multiple stages within the LA County Fair experience,...

Mar 17, 20221 min read

"I Don't Wanna Fight Anymore" - Similar Kind |Review

Explaining their humble beginnings as “a few friends jamming in a garage,” Similar Kind maintains these same vibes by contrasting an...

Jan 24, 20223 min read

“Dragonfly” - Tom A. Smith | Review

If there was an establishing shot of a coming of age movie set in 2022, this would be the swirling drunken cacophony (all of those words...

Dec 18, 20212 min read

“Winning the War” – Escape Ring | Review

Described by fans as “R.E.M. meets Weezer,” Escape Ring is back with another feel-good anthem, just in time to ring in 2022 with some...

Nov 4, 20212 min read

"Big Wave" - Modern Moxie | Review

Modern Moxie creates just the sort of music its name suggests: spirited, pop-influenced sound, coupled with lyrics that are both...

Oct 21, 20212 min read

“hey dear, heidi” – Michelle Limanjae | Review

An underrated rock sub-genre emerged during the early 2000’s. It felt like emo without melancholy—like alternative without conceit. It...

Oct 11, 20212 min read

"Empty Prayer" - Joe Traxler | Review

"Empty Prayer" is this clearly self-reflective track that taps into a light indie-pop groove. Joe Traxler is a new name for me but one...

Oct 11, 20212 min read

"Stupid Trick" - Jess Chalker | Review

Feel the warm embrace of an 80s teen coming-of-age film with “Stupid Trick” by Jess Chalker -- an indie pop rock song that encompasses...

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