There is something special about discovering your new favorite song. Maybe one of these songs below will speak to you:
Good Deal – Dirty Plates
“Dirty Plates” by North Carolina indie rock band Good Deal is dedicated to when you have no other resort than to make a scene to get your point across. Whenever you’re in the mood for some cathartic ceramic smashing, this song is for you.
Held – Falling Into Space
“Falling Into Space” by indie pop band Held is an immersive sonic experience. During each rendition of the chorus, led by the harmony of “higher,” everything becomes blissful for a few moments.
Crosscut Collective – I Give All
“I Give All” by Crosscut Collective is a song about giving someone else your devotion. Also, it’s about finding inner peace in the process.
Francesca Fuentes – Can’t Hide
“Can’t Hide” by Francesca Fuentes is a suave listening experience. At first, there are faint, ethereal synth echoes, followed by a hypnotic, drum loop that takes the lead with each chorus.
The Lovelines – Low Fidelity
Lost in the shuffle on “Low Fidelity” by The Lovelines is the elastic sounding guitar that appears from time to time. In addition to the crackling sound effects of a worn out record player, the curious sounds of clicking gears are another sonic Easter egg.
Alexayndra – Getting Away
Alexayndra’s vocals reach lofty, exasperated heights on her single, “Getting Away.” Timely exertions of vexed vocals appear with each exclamation of “getting away.”
Molly Haze – Fiction
“Fiction” by singer-songwriter Molly Haze features subdued acoustics and pitter pattering percussion. Altogether, it is an easy flowing soundscape.
Spirit Bear – Friends
For the most part, “Friends” by Spirit Bear follows a formula of cascading guitar and rollicking drums. Aside from the sudden, down-tempo drop around the 1:30 mark for a spell, it regroups and builds itself back up for a strong finish.
Joel Ackley – Dance Eternity
“Dance Eternity” is an ode to being ready to invite someone in, but you’re waiting for them to make the first move. Altogether, it’s about how even those small moments can prove to be extremely profound.
Crowes Pasture – Don’t Blink
“Don’t Blink” by Crowes Pasture is a folk ballad regarding the mythical sensation of love at first sight. All the while, there is the fear in the back of your mind that “if I blink, I’m gonna break the spell.”