Tag: pop

Be Clean Again feels like a Sunday. The weather is somber, you’re feeling introspective, and everything just seems rather slow. Very little of Heath McNease’s latest effort (save for “Believe”) could be deemed upbeat from a musical or lyrical standpoint. This album is 54 minutes of slow hip-hop meets folk, never lacking in sincerity or seriousness. While McNease is most proficient at handling this task – being the guitar playing and singing, yet thought provoking rapper, that he is – Be Clean Again made my eyes (and heart) feel a shade heavy.… Continued →

Mike Mains & The Branches have just released their new song “Live Forever”. The song shows the band exploring their more pop music side and is an enlightening piece of sugary pop fun. For fans of Neon Trees, Walk The Moon, Vampire Weekend, Imagine Dragons. Check out the song right here. The band’s new album and first in 5 years titled “When We Were in Love” is out April 5th through Tooth & Nail.… Continued →

Last year, Jen Ledger (drummer for Skillet) released her debut solo EP, “Ledger” (see my review HERE). At that time, she really seemed to be right on the fence of electronic/pop and rock. Just yesterday, she released a new song titled “Completely” and to me, this one sounds like she’s really moved over to the CCM/poppy side of things. It’s a beautiful, worshipful (is that a word?) tune, celebrating the love of God. Check out the song below and you can also see the story behind it HERE.… Continued →

Indie pop singer – Hollyn, has just released her new music video for the track “Good Times”. Check it out below.… Continued →

Eager Seas' latest release is composed of songs released consecutively throughout 2018. Does it suffer from being single-driven or does it maintain enough cohesion to be considered a proper album? Does this question even matter?

Hawk Nelson return with a new music video for their recent song “Parachute”, off the new album “Miracles” which is available now wherever you get your fine digital music. Check out the music video and press release, below.… Continued →

Lauren Daigle will appear on Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday November 7th. Following on the success of her latest album “Look Up Child”, Lauren has been making a handful of appearances of late including Ellen Show, and now Jimmy Fallon. Go check out her brand new album and make sure to tune in next week.… Continued →

Wavorly fans will want to be sure and check out this self-titled EP from Wavorly’s vocalist Dave Stovall. His distinctive voice is instantly recognizable and makes this short 4-song EP a pleasure to listen to. Stream it now on Apple Music and on Spotify below. … Continued →

Chamber pop may not be the most well-known, or well-respected genre. Nonetheless, it holds some of the most intricate compositions and rides the line between progressive and radio-friendly. Here are our top 10 chamber pop groups you need to check out. Anything we missed? Add it in the comments. In no particular order… 1. The Oh Hellos This brother/sister duo (plus a couple friends) has truly manager to refine their sound, with their last two EPs showing incredible growth in songwriting and some fairly poetic lyrics to boot.… Continued →

London-based singer/songwriter Hannah Barnett has a new pop single out called “Mining” and you can listen to it below. … Continued →

Atlas is an artsy mix of post-rock and strong percussion grooves, paired with numerous sing-along moments.

I mentioned this band back at the beginning of the summer in my post “7 Bands I’ve Discovered on Spotify This Year” but since they’ve got a new single out this weekend I thought I’d take time to give them a proper introduction. Apollo LTD is a alternative pop band from Nashville, TN consisting of Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark. The band is signed to Residence Music, a subset of Centricity Music, who goal to help Christian artists who desire to make more than just worship songs.… Continued →

I know CCM isn’t standard IVM fare but I’d like to take a minute to share a song from a young and upcoming teenage artist named MacKenzie Phillips. “Completely Incomplete” is an enjoyable surprising strong pop single from the thirteen-year-old singer/songwriter. You can listen to the song below and find it on Apple Music and Spotify. … Continued →

You may not know who Fleurie is but there’s a good chance you’ve heard her voice before. The Nashville-based artist has had her music featured in a lot of TV and movies recently (The Shape of Water, Bones, and Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger to name a few). She’s also appeared on songs like NF’s “Mansion” and House of Heroes’ “Crash.” Oh, and she’s written music with quite a few other artists like Sarah Reeves, Local Sound, and Cody Carnes.… Continued →

The pop-soul-rock-n-roll band The New Respects have finally released their first full-length album. The album is called Before The Sun Goes Down and is streaming now on all major music services. Watch the music videos for their two most recent singles “Before The Sun Goes Down” and “Freedom” below. … Continued →

Adjy's wordy, four-track EP is a whirlwind of driving percussion and proof that you didn't pay attention in English class.

Aaron Sprinkle is a busy guy. Despite releasing a solo album last year and an EP for his band Blank Books he’s found time to collaborate with Jessie Villa on a pop project called Luna Wave. The first Luna Wave EP came out back in June, but now it’s time for round two with a new EP titled Chasing The Light. Check out the EP below and find it on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify. … Continued →

The indie rock band The Timbre of Cedar from Detroit, MI have released a new song titled “Let’s Go” which you can listen to below. You find the song on Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and Bandcamp. … Continued →

Lauren Daigle is on fire with these new songs off her forthcoming new album “Look Up Child” which is out September 7th. This new song “Still Rolling Stones” can be heard below. Lauren’s voice has never been stronger than it is now and this strength is clearly evident on “Still Rolling Stones”. This song truly captures her talent and showcases an artist on the rise. There is just something entirely unique and original with her new songs. Her voice captures the heart of the song and proves that “worship” doesn’t have to be a mundane, stale, and overrated “Christian” term.… Continued →

You might not recognize the name Tommee Profitt, but there’s a good chance you’ve heard a song he’s helped produced before. A frequent collaborator of rapper NF, Profitt has turned his attention towards making music for film and television in recent years. Cinematic Songs, Vol. 4 which was released this weekend is his fourth such album and features quite a few artists you might recognize like Sarah Reeves, Colton Dixon, Steven Malcolm, and others. Watch the trailer below and listen to the album on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play Music, and Amazon Music.… Continued →

Valerie Anne is a young singer/songwriter from Latin America with an electronic dance pop style. She released her first EP, Chasing Love, last year and has continued to churn out new singles ever since. Check out her two most recent songs “Stay Now” and “Higher” below. … Continued →

Moda Spira, the electro-pop project of Latifah Alattas of Page CXVI, has launched a crowdfunding campaign for her new album, due this fall. 2016’s self-titled release saw a hazy mix of synths, passionate vocals, and diverse songwriting. The upcoming album chronicles the unexpected end of her marriage and her journey through pain. Subsequently, we can expect more serious subject matter, though the album (from the brief samples we’ve found) will carry much of the same electronic, pop, and orchestral mix seen on its predecessor.… Continued →

Appearing out of nowhere is a new indie pop/edm project from Aaron Sprinkle and Jessie Villa called “Luna Wave”. They just released the 5 song self titled debut ep through digital networks. Get a sample of it via Spotify below. This well produced and composed little ep features 5 songs that bridge the divide between indie pop, edm, and what remains of alternative rock. If you enjoyed some of the sounds on the last Aaron Sprinkle album “Real Life”, he takes it a step further into pop territory and you’re going to be a fan.… Continued →

Talkie, the band comprised of a few former members of the great Blood & Water, has returned with their 2nd full length effort called “Fundamental Things”. Right now for next 48 hours you can download the album for $1 via their bandcamp here. Great production quality and catchy indie-pop songs but I seriously want one more Blood & Water album. It probably won’t happy but whatever I’ll hold out hope 😉… Continued →

When it was announced that Jen Ledger would be releasing her debut solo ep, it filled many with a sense of excitement, rivaled only by an insatiable curiosity as to what we could expect from it. Would it be hard rock, similar in nature to her band Skillet? Pop? Electronic? Rock? The answer is yes…yes, it is. The Ledger EP, which drops this Friday, is a fairly diverse offering that has a little something for everyone. A common thread throughout the EP, is a distorted synth type sound, though there’s keys and drums that compliment it in all the right places.… Continued →

We Are Leo just released the hot brand new track titled “Light Up My World” and it can be heard below. This modern pop/dance song appears on the “God’s Not Dead: A Light In The Darkness” soundtrack which is available now from Dream Label Group. I know this is super pop oriented but there is a certain endearing quality about this song. Great lyrics and fits well with Easter. Stream the song and compilation below.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Faintheart – The Overview Effect [EP]
• Knox Hamilton – Trade My Trips [Single]
• Light The Way – False Memory Syndrome
• My Epic – Ultraviolet [EP]
• Odds of an Afterthought – Strongholds [EP]
• Vital Empire – Terrified [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Christa Wells – Butterfly [Single]
• Jordan Biel – I Got It Made (Songs for Her) [EP]
• Kyle Reynolds– I Do [Single]
• Pat Barrett – Pat Barrett [EP]
• Ruelle – Carry You [Single]
• Various Artists – God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness (Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture) 

Dance & Electronic

• Emasound – Remember When [Single]
• Oh Snap It’s Luke!

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While VEAUX‘s first single really isn’t a new song (it’s their last song released under the Medic moniker), this time it’s accompanied by a video. Ultimately, it’s just another great opportunity for readers to get acquainted with this energetic indie pop trio that surely has a bright future ahead. … Continued →

Nashville, TN is known for a number of things, but the thing that tops the list is music. If you were to walk down Broadway, each restaurant and bar you pass has live music going on, all of it diverse. It’s on street corners as buskers play their hearts out for little more than the love of the music and the heart to share it with others. One band that stands out in the middle of all of this is Samecity. Samecity is a pop rock outfit that formed in 2014 and draw influences from a variety of sources, some of which include Needtobreathe, Switchfoot, and The Civil Wars.… Continued →

We haven’t heard much from James McCurley’s solo project, Black Pages, for several years. His first EP was a promising mix of ambient, pop, and singer/songwriter, but his new single, Back Down, takes things up a few notches. Much like his previous tracks, Back Down is largely subdued and a bit pensive, though it feels a bit more stream-of-consciousness as well. Pop sensibility is mixed with a manner of progression, with no discernible chorus, changing tempos, and vocals reminiscent of Silver Sun Pickups. It’s proof that pop music does not need to be predictable nor inane.… Continued →