“Downtime” by Significant Other, A Soundscape Among Stories
“Downtime” by Significant Other is a song that tells a story in a subtle manner, disguised by strange phrasing and tonality. If you remove the lyrics and listen simply to the music, it serves as a sort of soundscape. The guitar is strangely pitched and almost watery, and the piano that subsists beneath it is […]
“Dimensions” by Something Simple, an Airy Instrumental Gem
Should music melt into the background, becoming part of someone’s day-to-day activity by simple proxy, or should it try to capture and concern the listener with its story and with its message? There are great arguments for either, but me–I could care less. Music can become the soundtrack to my day or it could be […]
If It’s Alright with Kolby Knickerbocker, It’s “Alright with Me”
I know that I’ve found a good song when it gives me chills during my first listen. Kolby Knickerbocker’s new release “Alright With Me” is one of those special songs. The folk sound in the beginning of the song is calming and clear; it’s an acoustic vibe that makes you feel at peace, like things […]
St. Bart – “In Your Honour”
“If God lives, she doesn’t want you to go.” It’s a powerful line to start off a somber song filled with violins, soft percussion, and acoustic guitars. “In Your Honour,” from St. Bart’s album no man is a failure who has friends, is a quiet, reflective song, reminiscent of the brother-sister duo The Oh Hellos […]
Unknown Neighbour – “Home”
I’m not great at being outdoorsy. I would love to be decent at it. I love nature and all its parts–I most especially love feeling small and unimportant when faced with an endless forest. I’ve never been the type to go camping, or hike more than once every two years, or cast a rod into a […]
“(Don’t Let The Dragon) Draag On” – King Krule
When I first heard “Out Getting Ribs”, the breakthrough single from King Krule (fka Zoo Kid, aka London-based singer-songwriter Archy Marshall), I was in my freshman year of college, trying to pump out a history essay within a night. I had procrastinated long enough, and I needed to focus, so I put on a Spotify […]
12 Best Indie Soundcloud Playlists
If you are an Indie music lover, I bet that Soundcloud is always open on one of your tabs. If it’s not, it probably should be. After all, it’s a great place to discover new, quality music created by indie artists. However, picking a playlist that’s actually, you know, good, is always a tough call. […]
“Lima” by Parlors – A Nostalgic Indie Spark
It’s really refreshing to hear a song reflecting on a memory without making me miss someone or something from the past. Indie rock band Parlors has delivered a feel-good tune about remembering the good days with someone from their past. It’s unclear whether they’re singing about a lover or just a friend, but I imagine […]
Indie Rock Isn’t Dead – Try “Til’ I’m a Ghost” by Modern Moxie
Indie rock is not dead. People say that it doesn’t occupy the cultural zeitgeist like it did in the 90s; to this I say, fair enough, but neither does Helen Hunt, and the last time I checked she’s still alive. Just because something isn’t at the forefront of the national conversation doesn’t mean it’s ceased […]
WRENN “Craigslist Personals” – an Alt Grunge Battle Against Past Love
Romance in the modern century is commercialized nearly as much as everything else. Dating apps and couples TV has made everything more purchasable. So when I got my hands on “Craigslist Personals” by WRENN, that’s the first thing that came to mind; an ad for love. But what I got was much more than […]
