“This track has a fairly common rock structure, but the vocals save it from feeling overly familiar. Amy Guess does a great job of providing a varied sound in the performance — each alluring in its own right. The chorus strikes hard and fast and delivers a punch.”
“Pure rock and Roll vocals in the spirit of Joan Jett, with a modern Alternative edge. Lyrics that Sylvia Plath would be proud of.”
“Striking a balance between the classic emo sound of the late 80’s, and a modern rock edge, Hirsch delivers ‘Angels Will,’ a track that settles in your bones.
Vocally the single pulls you in immediately, but this is a track that takes a few listens to truly connect lyrically.”
“For the first time I am happy to announce ... it is almost monday!
Because, despite the band being named for what is usually a dreadful feeling, this track is a welcome arrival.
Building from an early pop vibe, ‘Broken People’ runs the gamut from commercial, to funk, from disco to rock. The video brings a fun energy and the track is one that will make you smile and sing along.”
“Bluesy and moody, this track conjures emotion and imagery before the vocals ever hit. The attitude continues in both the performance and lyrical content. ”
“An energetic ode to hope ... and a pledged return to what once was golden.
Scott Martin delivers a straightforward rock song with hints of Elton in the vocals, and a splash of Springsteen to the melody.”
“An alluring vocal tone and a steady beat give ‘1,000 Cuts’ an edge that slices straight and true.
Electro Pop done right. Can’t wait to hear more from Nadia Vaeh.”
“Visc has channeled a catchy beat and melody straight from 1985 with this track. The vocals will conjure thoughts of THE Cars to purveyors of the classics and lyrically this track brings a punk edge, to go with the Indie Rock sound. ”
“Don’t vanish before you take a listen to this track by Confetti.
No matter which side of the ghosting phenomenon you find yourself on, you will appreciate the lyrics and energetic Alternative Rock vibe to this single. Catchy in a way ghosts, nor those bad Tinder dates, ever are, this is a track you will want to listen to more than once.”
“Hard charged guitar melodies, and pure rock vocals are the key ingredients to Hero The Band’s sound on this single.
’Trouble In My Mind’ is true to the Alternative sound and this track fits solidly in the commercial side of the genre. Well worth a listen!”
“Dealing with grief and loss in the midst of emotional anxiety, Standing Like Statues deliver a powerful Alternative Rock piece with ‘Hollow.’
The music would be impactful on its own, but in tandem with this outstanding video, the audio and visual package truly hits home.”
“Delivering unorthodox sounds via varying tempos, layers, and a mix of voices, Majjin Boo keeps each verse interesting and different.
Lyrically, this is a song that will take you multiple listens to digest the nuances, but because of the talent and skill you will not get that overexposed feeling as you do so.
Smart, intriguing, Alternative sound and I can’t wait to hear future offerings.”
“A song and set of visuals that bring home the point that life is to be lived. and lived in the moment. Dwelling in the past while playing a case of the what-ifs is a recipe for sadness and this track really explores what it means to bury those ideas as well as any and every unfortunate event you encounter.
With a surprising epic Rock sound, ‘Buried My Love’ is an emotional journey through time, space, and emotions. ”
“In a world where much music is produced and created at a computer as often as not, you sometimes crave an old school band to actually play for you. The Crooked Kings play music.
True Rock and Roll isn’t dead so don’t let your playlists get lost in the land of ‘Smoke & Mirrors” music production and instead give this old world approach a listen. ”
“It is hard to believe this is the debut single from Jon Martin and Lovers, because ‘Young Hearts’ already has that big epic band sound. I hear Wilco, and Drive By Truckers, and a dash of Old 97s to this one and I can’t wait to hear where the band goes from here with their blend of Americana/Alternative/Indie Rock sound.”
“Moody and brooding with an old school rock attitude, ‘Eloquently’ is the epitome of the alternative sound.
The lead singer does a great job of being authoritative and vulnerable all at the same time with her talented delivery.”
“With a classic alternative sound, Places Back Home delivers a winning single with their recent release, ‘Refractions.’
Abrupt guitar changes and a mellow vocals help bring out lyrics that connect the emotional dots from the very beginning.”
“A nice beach vibe party song that falls somewhere between Alternative Rock and Americana. This is the kind of sound that blurs genre lines by appealing to a wide array of music lovers looking for a fun anthem.”
“Soulful rock and roll with some heavy Blues nuances help this single speak straight to the emotion of hope.
’Better Day’ is the kind of song to soak up drink in hand as you ponder all that is life.”
“If you have been missing the hair band sound of the 80s, you will dig what Glostik Willy is doing with this old school ballad of a rock song.
Close you eyes and you imagine Axle Rose swaying with the microphone pole, or Bon Jovi in tight leather pants if that is your thing, because this one will take you back in time..
So good to know the true elements of rock and roll are still alive and flourishing today.”