“Mindseye” is the latest release from Lauren Ruth Ward and it is a classic indie pop/rock song. The guitar riffs are the backbone of the song, though they never steal the limelight– they simply create a delightful groove. The rhythm guitar stabs add a punchy layer to the mix and the drums are solid and …
Danika – “FYA”
Trauma sucks… And the host of mental health issues it carries with it can go straight to hell. However, art can oftentimes be that tiny bead of light that pokes through the brick wall at the end of any traumatic tunnel. And in that light, we will find artists like Danika and her latest track …
Bo Milli – “Good Kid”
22-year-old Bo Milli (a deconstruction of her birth name, Emilie Østebø), from Bergen, Norway, has just release “Good Kid.” The song is a compelling exploration of her role in the fight against a climate disaster while questioning the standards set by earlier generations. “Good Kid“ is a fantastic track that showcases a strong ‘90s influence …
Big Society – “A Quick One, While We’re Waiting”
Manchester-based Big Society, who started out as an indie rock n roll band before transforming into a far more ambitious group, have once again produced a quality record with “A Quick One, While We’re Waiting,” the title track from their new EP. The song opens with strange, swirling synthesiser sounds that set the stage for …
Michal Leah – “Used To It”
“Used To It” is the latest track from Chicagoan Michal Leah and once you hear these vocals, it will completely restore your faith in the newer generation of artists. Leah has such fantastic command and control over her voice that if you told us “Used To It” was being sung by the likes of Brandi …
Frankie Master – “Sakura”
“Sakura” is the first single off Chicago-based Frankie Master’s upcoming album, Aseasonal Sadness. And if the rest of the album is anything like it, go ahead and take our money. We believe that the word, sakura, translates to ‘cherry blossom,’ which makes sense when you learn that the artist has described the track as “a …
Brookelen – “Hey”
Brookelen’s “Hey” is a beautiful grooving indie rock song, yet has a lush vulnerability to its sound. The track perfectly captures the complex emotions of love and loss, whilst having a musical landscape you can easily get lost in. The song begins with a rhythmic lofi drum beat and gentle electric guitar that builds a …
Stella Webb – “Cotton Candy Sky”
Born and raised in London, but now based in Los Angeles, Stella Webb arrives on the blog with her solo debut, “Cotton Candy Sky.” The song begins with the raw strumming of an acoustic guitar, setting the stage for the love story that we’re about to hear. Webb’s vocal arrives, slightly reminiscent of some sort of …
Pynch – “Tin Foil”
Pynch‘s new single, “Tin Foil,” is an energetic and lively song that perfectly captures the essence of classic British indie pop/rock. The track starts with a clean electric guitar before the addition of drums and a great, almost toy-like, retro keyboard sound. The song instantly transports me back to the Britpop era. The guitar work …
Pacifica – “With or Without You”
“With or Without You,” is the latest single by Pacifica and it is an incredibly infectious alt pop song wrapped up into two minutes and thirty-four seconds. The song is built upon a relentless beat with the kick continually pushing the song forward at full pelt. The bass guitar throbs beneath the mix. These two …