INDIE

Cold Shoulders’ debut album, The Sun Goes Down Alone, feels like a long-lost mixtape from your favorite friend—the one with impeccable taste in music and a knack for unearthing raw emotional gems. Hailing from Fredrikstad, Norway, this trio—Espen Solberg, Magnus Beckmann, and Christian Waale Hansen—delivers deeply personal and universally resonant…

Sitko, the enigmatic artist hailing from CDMX, Mexico, caps off the Sad Boys Club cycle in style with “Tenis Mojados”. Released on November 27th, 2024, this track is an urban mood distilled into music. Partnering with CY.MK, Sitko channels inspiration from King Krule and Sweet Trip to craft a hazy,…

Swedish indie pop duo Marble Raft is back, and their latest single, “To Have and to Hold and to Break,” is nothing short of an escapist odyssey through a shimmering, nocturnal metropolis. Part of their upcoming album Dear Infrastructure (dropping early 2025), this track layers dreamy melodies with pulsating energy…

“Fall Like An Angel” by Lexi Berg is a hauntingly beautiful winter ballad that captures the delicate balance of melancholy and hope. Co-written with acclaimed hitmakers Jim Eliot and Grammy-winning Jimmy Hogarth, this piano-driven piece combines introspective lyrics, cinematic imagery, and Berg’s soulful vocal performance to create a deeply evocative…

“Merry Christmas (Make Amends)” by HorthWorld is a nostalgic yet refreshing holiday anthem combining classic Christmas music’s grandeur with heartfelt, reflective lyrics. The song, released by Andrew Horth’s alter ego HorthWorld, delivers a vibrant and uplifting message about cherishing loved ones and mending relationships during the festive season. Engineered and…

Released under Lilystars Records, Koala Bar’s collaboration with Leon den Engelsen on the piano ballad, “Where the Pitiful Reside” is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of rejection, powerlessness, and the quiet resilience that follows. Opening with a soothing yet brooding piano melody and underpinned by rumbling beats that pulse like a…

The EP DUSK by Annie and the Jays masterfully blends confessional lyrics with nostalgic indie rock and pop elements, exploring themes of love, lust, and insecurity. The project portrays how the band effortlessly creates music that is introspective yet widely relatable. Annie’s emotive vocals are complemented by the synergy of…

Ian Vargo’s “Weird Old Man” is a sharp-witted pop/rock track that combines infectious energy with biting humor. A producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist with an impressive resume that includes working with labels like EMI and Fueled By Ramen, Vargo brings his expertise to every facet of the song, delivering a polished,…

Ruby Tingle’s “Here to Nest,” released on November 20, 2024, via No Such Thing Records, is the poignant conclusion to this year’s trilogy of singles. The Manchester-based artist, known for her multifaceted talents, crafts a haunting exploration of the tensions and perseverance in long-distance relationships. The song opens with Tingle’s…

Irish alt-rock band Arn. makes a powerful return with “Talk is Cheap,” their first release in two years. Recorded in the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) studio in Letterkenny, County Donegal, this track reflects the band’s love for Ireland and their growing discontent with its current socio-economic struggles. With Aaron on…