Guitars ring with a dry and close-up shimmer.
Pete Christianson
My favorite Indie Rock songs from the past year.
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Guitars blur at the edges while the rhythm section stays tight and dry.
Mumford & Sons hit hard with “Awake My Soul.
Glassy synths flicker over a tight, forward-moving beat.
Guitars glow rather than roar and the rhythm keeps a loose.
Hollie Cook turns “Walking in the Sand” into a fresh standout.
Guitars flash clean and sharp while the rhythm section keeps a brisk.
The vocal sits slightly back in the mix.
The vocals stay clean and clipped, so every handclap and sax jab hits.
Fool's Gold turns Wild Window into the kind of song.
Library Voices hit fast with "Regina I Don't Want to Fight.
The groove lurches forward on hand-clapped swagger and wiry guitar.
My favorite Holiday songs from the past year.
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