INDIE

“Hurt Me Bad” by pure xtc is a gripping exploration of the delicate balance between ambition and self-preservation. Kansas City’s rising alternative pop artist released a haunting and immersive track on November 15, 2024, for the short film Rangoon, which masterfully blends emotional vulnerability with her signature dark pop aesthetic.…

“All Behind You” by Vancouver artist, Tim Compagna is an energetic indie-pop anthem that navigates the emotional turbulence of everyday relationships with a relatable and uplifting tone. “All Behind You” opens with fuzzy, heavy guitar riffs that set a gritty yet inviting atmosphere. Rumbling drums and sharp cymbal strikes build…

Pjos is a Poland-based dreampop artist born in Brazil. Inspired by acts like Slowdive, Mogwai, and Sigur Rós, Pjos brings a melancholic and cinematic charm to craft his sound. Pjos’ music is characterized by its dreamlike essence, blending a wide palette of colors, textures, and movement into rich, cinematic sounds. This introspective and…

The Sleepy Haunts’ “Bloodsucker” drives with raw emotion and catchy energy, firmly establishing the Seattle-based band’s place in the alternative indie pop/rock scene. With its influences drawn from the “Bubble Grunge” movement and iconic ’90s acts like The Cranberries and Alanis Morissette, the song is a nostalgic yet fresh experience…

Leeek’s “Runaway” is an evocative indie pop/disco ballad that captures the turbulence of a conflicted relationship, exploring themes of entrapment, yearning, and self-discovery. As the second single from their upcoming debut EP Phase One, the track delivers an introspective narrative of relationships, framed within the shimmering textures of indie pop…

Tinvìs’ debut single, “Double Blind,” haunts into early aughts indie music with its reflective and melancholic tone, prepping up the band’s upcoming album, Texnia. Released on November 8th, the track features notable collaborators Max Hart and Eric Gardner, whose contributions enrich its lush and immersive soundscape. “Double Blind” opens with…

NYC-based Paraguayan-American alternative songwriter Andrew Alarcon’s latest single, “Otherwise” introspects on self-improvement and doubts on the path to it. As the third release from his upcoming album Frenzy, this alternative rock track captures the bittersweet complexity of confronting past mistakes while striving for a better future. The song opens with…

Sophia Rogers’ “All but Mine” is a haunting and deeply introspective folk-rock ballad that balances raw vulnerability with cinematic grandeur. Drawing from the emotional turbulence of betrayal and the yearning for escape, Rogers delivers a masterclass in storytelling through music, blending elements of folk, alternative, and indie rock with a…

“fear the mourning (remix)” by HATS™ reimagines their haunting original as a dynamic, gritty rock anthem, showcasing their versatility and emotional depth. Emerging from an impressive debut year, HATS™ (they/them) channels their inspirations—such as ANOHNI, Radiohead, and Kate Bush—into a reworking that amplifies their signature style while exploring new sonic…

London N1 singer-songwriter Tom Minor’s latest single, Everything Okay? by Teaboy Palmer—is an emotionally charged indie rock track that resonates deeply with its introspective lyrics and vibrant instrumentation. Opening with jangly percussion and an undercurrent of melodic guitar, the track establishes a vibrant yet introspective tone. Minor’s exhilaratingly comforting high…