We are generally not the kind of blog that vibes with energetic indie pop, but there is a certain niche that an artist can hit that brings a sense of nostalgia that has been glazed in a fine sheen of modernity. Once you hear what Cupid Girl has done with “I Drop Everything,” this will …
Emma Bieniewicz – “Tobacco”
More often than not, when an artist mentions Phoebe Bridgers in their list of influences, we end up featuring their music on our blog. We find this very peculiar since we’ve only heard a handful of Bridgers’ songs– one of which is a Lord Huron track, which we already loved. Long story short, it looks …
miles from nowhere. – “A Little Bit”
“A Little Bit,” by miles from nowhere., is a beautiful and introspective track about life’s losses and loves. The song’s sleepy and warm mood is perfectly complemented by the distorted and quiet vocals, creating a sense of intimacy and reflection. The odd delay on the vocal adds depth to this wonderfully stripped back song. The …
Lauren Ruth Ward – “Mindseye”
“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 …