Pete Christianson
The groove feels fresh, sharp, and already proven, like a record.
Justin Townes Earle drops “Ain’t Got No Money” like a wry grin.
My favorite Indie Rock songs from the past year.
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“Drive” turns forward motion into a mood, and it fits right now.
Brothertiger turns "Locust Point" into the kind of track.
Guitars sparkle at the edges while the vocal sits warm and open.
“Take You There” brings the kind of easy momentum.
The mix leaves room for the vocal to breathe.
Bayonne makes the day feel slightly faster.
Electric Guest lands "Dear to Me" like a surprise favorite: bright.
Nick Murphy lands "Sanity" like a late-breaking favorite: sharp.
The hook snaps fast, and suddenly the track feels too catchy to ignore.
Maple & Beech land "Side-Eye" like a late-breaking favorite: sharp.
Roosevelt hits the sweet spot on “Moving On”: bright and immediate.
Vocals glide over the mix instead of fighting it, so every hook.
Bass swells under the mix, and the whole track.
