INDIE

Your best nightmare would be Erin Porter. A musical endeavor born of Porter’s deep life frustrations and love of horrifying literature. Your Best Nightmare, armed with a ukulele and determined to “frighten” the masses, is tackling the world head-on. Erin Porter, who was born and raised in New Jersey, has…

From Edinburgh, Scotland, comes the all-encompassing dream rock group The Lonely Together. Based on the powerful songwriting of Mike Baillie, the group has established a high bar for an independent group, working out of some of Scotland and America’s best studios and touring with artists like Snow Patrol, Augustana, Luke…

Wales-based art-rock band HMS Morris. Since 2015, they have been touring and recording, and the Cardiff-based Bubblewrap Collective is currently providing support. The band “toys with colliding synthesisers and cooing vocals and still manages to create something cohesive and alluring” with an “undercurrent of post-punk edginess.” (Clunk). HMS Morris’ music…

The April Fool (2021 Demo) by KIMMERLY: Review “The April Fool (2021 Demo)” is a chill indie number by KIMMERLY. Her soulful voice and clean rhythms blend sensationally to create a melody worth hearing. If you’re an avid fan of lofi or laid-back music, then KIMMERLY’s song should be right…

Jake Ingram, a multi-instrumentalist from Birmingham, Alabama, is the author of Always in Danger. Described by the artist as a fusion of shoegaze, techno, ambient, and pop with a dash of metalcore and noise. Always in Danger will probably appeal to fans of HEALTH, Nothing, Queens of the Stone Age,…

First Contact by Radio Vision: Review Experimental indie music is a joy to hear. So, upon hearing “First Contact” by Radio Vision, I immediately felt the need to close my eyes and take in all the creative elements at work. It’s an incredible track with layers of ambient, shoegaze, psychedelic,…

Elsewhere by Backyard Neighbor: Review Ambient artist Backyard Neighbor will relax you with “Elsewhere.” It’s a pleasantly constructed piece that the musician put a lot of care into making. You can hear it with each passing wave, where a soothing melody forms. Ultimately, it’s almost like a lullaby that calms…

Virtue by Tucker Riggleman & the Cheap Dates: Review Tucker Riggleman & the Cheap Dates make fantastic indie rock music with Appalachian and Americana themes. Their track “Virtue” is layered with guitar and vocal layers that add to that effect, and it’ll excite fans of the genre. It leads with…

Humanity by Jeremy Parsons: Review “Humanity” is a spiritual song by Jeremy Parsons. His music is a reflection of society, and it’s portrayed emotionally. Altogether, the lyricism blends with an ambient melody, and it has a meditative feel. Fans who enjoy psychedelic tunes with a deep narrative will resonate with…

Wear The Crown by Jacob Reddy: Review Indie-pop sensation Jacob Reddy is on the rise, and his energetic song “Wear The Crown” is a clear indication of that aspect. It’s a track with an explosion of sound, carried by vibrant guitar sections and a powerful singer at the mic. “Wear…