Alternative Pop

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Madi Diaz: Stripped Chopped + Screwed

Madi Diaz graces the FrostClick scene again with a Stripped Chopped + Screwed version of her tracks in Phantom, her latest album which LA Weekly described as “the most danceable break up record ever.” The pop alternative songstress treats fans with acoustic versions of these well-loved favorites.

PIAS America: 2014 [PIAS] America Label Sampler

Enjoy some fresh tunes from independent recording label [PIAS], who shares with us alternative indie tracks from its line-up of artists such as Pixies, Basement Jaxx, Agnes Obel, Dry The River and oher artists that they have worked with in the past years. The 10-track 2014 label sampler kicks off with Gethsemane‘s Dry The River. This folk rock ensemble features soothing male vocals caressed by slow-phasing rock strings.

Major Major: Major Major  

Anthemic bravado sampled with creative melodies define Major Major’s sound—a formula reminiscent of Muse’s lovably unlovable music and Radiohead’s self-loathing. Still, as an indie act that covers thumping beats and striking guitar riffs, it’s an album that will strike a chord with the pop/rock set, despite the minimal variation in terms of theme or mood with each song.

Ready Set Records: Here, Hitty Hitty

Recently named as one of the ‘9 record labels you should know about’ by Nashville Lifestyles, Ready Set Records, an independent record label, releases their most exciting collection yet titled Here, Hitty Hitty. The album features a pleasurable mix of old favorites and new tracks from a promising list of artists such as Trent Dabbs, Sugar + The Hi-Lows, Elenowen, Young Summer, and KID.

Mirva: One

Some sweet alternative pop sounds are on it’s way all the way from Australia where the Swedish singer/songwriter Mirva recorded her EP One (and the fresh new album scheduled for release very soon). With her music, the singer creates “…feel-good, inspirational & serotonin-raising musical experiences. Under the MiRVA umbrella, I strive to make music that is good for the soul with a positive approach aimed to inspire and spread happiness in our world.”

Mideau: Way with Words EP

Bask in ear-tantalizing melodies with Mideau‘s latest EP, Way with Words. Mideau (pronounced “Mid-doh”) is the brainchild of Spencer J. Harrison and Libbie Linton. The band’s name is a combination of two word fragments, which translate to “middle of the water.”