Pop Rock

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Telepathic Teddy Bear: The Course of Empire

A cacophony of eccentric melodies and stylings, The Course of Empire translates beats and imagery into good music that moves our inner cores. This five-track thematic album by Telepathic Teddy Bear is based off the series of art paintings by Thomas Cole, which played a big part in reflecting popular American sentiments in times when many considered pastoralism as an ideal phase of civilization, fearing that an empire would lead to gluttony and inevitable decay. The song titles in the album are adapted from the titles of Cole’s paintings.

My Red & Blue: The Start

For lazy Sunday nights, a good pop-rock spin is all you need, and in shades of red and blue. (Loving him was red?) My Red & Blue, the project of 22-year-old, newbie Nashville local Ben Eggebrecht, is set to make hearts aflutter by taking everyone through “a colorful palette of youth, nostalgia, and summertime” — basically, a whole big bowl of fun.

City Rain: Songs for a High School Dance LP

Get a hold of City Rain‘s latest musical offering, Songs for a High School Dance, and indulge in tasteful beats and fine-tuned pieces that are perfect accompaniment for every season. Boasting a hefty collection of 12 tracks, this album captures a youthful fervor and raw intensity that will either make you groove or sway.

Matthew Koutnik: Straight to the Sun EP

Newcastle-based musician/singer/songwriter Matthew Koutnik churns out an astonishing release titled Straight To the Sun. As remarkable as it is beautiful, Matthew Koutnik has crafted something truly out of the typical acoustic realm. Opener Nestled in the Wings wakes you with an abrupt recurring drums, whistles, and soundscapes that fade through the end.

Rival Summers: Learning to Live

Take your shoes off, kick back, and take in the beauty of the season while listening to Learning To Live by Rival Summers. Painted in sepia and late afternoon walks, this hefty 10-track collection brings us down to memory lane with silky pop rock melodies that fits comfortably in the ears.

brightener: make real friends EP

So… you’ve been hounding FrostClick for some collegiate pop-rock. Well, here it is: Give brightener’s latest EP, make real friends, a spin. (The lowercased names were deliberately done, for some needed deviance, what else.) As the moniker of Will Sturgeon, the EP is the result of his post-college break – a vacation, if you will – attributing to the chill vibe of the four-track collection.

Malcolm: Radiotown

Want to quench your playlist with some fresh tracks? Well, buckle up folks, ‘cause Malcolm is taking us to Radiotown! The New York quartet is back with a full-length release this time, and by its title alone – the apt “Radiotown”, it looks like Malcolm and his boys are poised for world domination this time around.

NITCH: ATWA EP

ATWA by Nitch is an album that will surely blow your mind. With their heart-pumping tracks in the album, you are in for a grunge music experience. Listen as each beat of the drum, each groove of the the bass and electric guitars, and each kick of textured vocals enthrall your ears. Released last April 10, 2014, this album will surely elicit some solid head bangs.

Great White Buffalo: Great White Buffalo EP

If you haven’t been introduced to the Great White Buffalo by now, here is the perfect chance. The L.A. quartet is poised to make the grade with their recently-released self-titled debut, Great White Buffalo, which boasts big hooks and a polished production, all thanks to Grammy award-winning producer Philip Allen (Adele, Aerosmith).