INDIE

Seán Griffin has spent decades channeling Celtic fire through punk rock grit, most famously as the voice of The Ruffians. Now stepping into his solo era, he’s tapping into something both familiar and freshly sharpened, and his new single “Rocks Off” makes that shift loud, swaggering, and impossible to ignore.…

Brian Fire’s latest single, “Idle Ido,l” arrives as a dramatic page-turn in his evolution—one that mirrors his move to New York City and the deeper internal shift of finally claiming himself as an artist. His background threads through classical training, marching bands, and years of collecting melodies before he ever…

Slovenian producer and drummer YDAVID, best known for his award-winning collaborations and inventive production, takes a bold leap forward with “No Maybes,” released October 17, 2025. For the first time, he’s not just behind the kit or mixing desk—he’s front and center as the vocalist. After years of shaping the…

Polish indie rock band The Riverose keeps their momentum rolling with “I Want To Stay,” released on September 19, 2025, a sweeping, tender, and defiant Britpop-inspired anthem. Formed in 2024, the band has quickly carved a niche for itself, with the melodic warmth of classic British rock with touches of…

Gothenburg’s Smoke Spider are back with a vengeance—literally. Their latest single, “Vengeance,” dropped on October 9, 2025, and it’s every bit the fiery, unfiltered rocker its title promises. Since their debut in 2021, the duo, producer and multi-instrumentalist Johan Granat and vocalist Göran Florström (also of Marionet and formerly Generous…

Kansas City’s own SLEEPNOWQUEEN steps into the spotlight with their latest single, “At the Pumpkin Patch,” released on October 17, 2025. With that dreamy melancholy against the sharp-edged charm, this solo artist channels the ghostly spirit of Robert Smith from The Cure while adding their own twist of modern romantic…

Kent-based quintet Pool Club ride a wave of euphoric indie energy with their new single “Changing Tides,” released October 10, 2025. This anthem conveys emotional displacement in summery, feel-good pop tones. Their bright, infectious sound is a combination of ELO-style sophistication, Sam Fender’s emotional music, and Fountains of Wayne’s melodic…

Panama City Beach’s alt-pop trio The NOVA return stronger and more self-assured than ever with their sophomore EP, How Can I Love You?, released on September 24, 2025. Fronted by Brady Hughes, alongside Grant Tallent on guitar and Will Dolan on drums, the band has carved out a niche with…

Tampa-born and Nashville-bred multi-instrumentalist Max Norton steps fully into his own creative light with his latest single, “The Breakers,” released October 10, 2025, a soulful, anthemic track that captures the push and pull of personal transformation. After a decade behind the drum kit for major acts and festival stages like…

Switzerland’s Melting Reeds return with their haunting new single “Over My Head,” which encapsulates their artistic style and emotional restraint. Emerging as a quietly powerful force in the European indie scene, the duo has made a name for making music that thrives in tension, where minimalism meets meaning, and silence…