INDIE

kibbokid releases uplifting new song “Follow the Leader” The solo project of London-based composer James Wilson-Rhead, kibbokid, brings a terrific rhythmic flow to the scene. The musician combines afrobeat, electronic dance music, and feel-good pop. He oversees the writing, production, keyboards, and vocals departments. The initiative began as an effort…

Tuulikki Bartosik is a Swedish-Estonian accordionist, songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. Incorporating vocals, effects, and music software into her virtuosic playing, her work has become increasingly daring, stretching out from its roots to explore the possibilities. Bartosik’s restless creativity has taken her around the world, where she has found inspiration in…

Giving up the Ghost by John Laprade: EP Review Powerful and moving is what I graciously categorize John Laprade’s EP “Giving up the Ghost”. Composed of a genre mix of Indie and a bit of Country rock, every piece on this collection has excellent instrumental synergy and vocal flow. Out…

Happiness Doesn’t Always Last by Eddz: EP Review Liam Taylor, the artist behind the electronically euphoric “Eddz” turns heads in his inspiring EP “Happiness Doesn’t Always Last.” It has a genre mixture of electronic rhythms countered by funky instrumental bits. The result is this woke EP guaranteed to make you…

Glasgow’s The Exhales are a reviving indie-rock quartet composed of vocalist and guitarist Jack Hayes, bassist Aaron Melrose, guitarist Josh Parr, and drummer Robert Young. During covid-19 in 2021, the band was created when vocalist and guitarist Jack left his hometown of Barrow-in-Furness to form a band in Glasgow. There,…

Keepin’ Eyes by Nicole Saphos Band: Review The music of Nicole Saphos Band is a combination of Lofi, art rock, and minimal indie. The artist’s track “Keepin’ Eyes” is a groovy tune filled with sections of a deep resonant bass, math rock guitar chords, and a soothing voice on the…

Future/Past by H A Z E: EP Review ‘Future/Past’ is H A Z E’s debut EP, the accomplishment of years of stylistic and personal research. H A Z E takes a turn into darker, more ethereal sounds, still blending rock and electro influences. The artist also experimented a lot more…

All In by Darcy McMann: Review Mysterious and spellbinding, Darcy McMann’s track “All In” is like an indie daydream. I’ve been an avid fan of ambient music, particularly those involving the guitar. It’s always been a habit of mine to space out of conversations, and finding the right kinda music…

Kaleidoscope by Tony Lio: Review Ambient escapism at its finest, Tony Lio’s music transcends the indie rock space. His track “Kaleidoscope” is a colorful one filled with echoed guitars along with an atmospheric theme keeping things mellow and balanced. It feels like eons ago, that I was just discovering musical…

Legs Broken by Mishkin Fitzgerald and the Chemical Perils: Review “Legs Broken” is a stellar melody created by Mishkin Fitzgerald and the Chemical Perils. The song has such an infectious hook featuring gypsy music, with an alternative punk twist. From the very first note, all the instrumentation delighted me, and…