INDIE

“Too Shallow,” the latest single from indie rock band Annie and the Jays, is an empowering post-breakup anthem that tackles the ghosts of the past with a witty edge. Known for their catchy melodies and bold lyrics, the band follows up their successful debut, “If You Wanted To You Would,”…

Drawing on influences from Synthpop, Dark Wave, and 80s/90s nostalgia, “Five Senses” by Carlos Ucedda creates an immersive and ethereal soundscape that explores the sensations and intuitions humans experience. With a nod to artists like Goldfrapp and Jessie Ware, Ucedda presents a track that delves deep into emotional and sensory…

Denmark-based indie pop artist Sasha Adrian presents a deeply personal journey with her sophomore EP Shell, released on October 4th via Celebration Records. Across five songs, Adrian delves into the raw emotions of healing—ranging from anger and trauma to self-discovery and empowerment—infused with humor and intimate reflections. The EP opens…

Ian Vargo released a hauntingly impactful track, “Light Up The Room,” this October 4, 2024. The song opens with a soft piano melody that accompanies Vargo’s intimate, storytelling vocals, addressing “mom” and “dad.” His voice, tender and evocative, immediately draws listeners in as he addresses his parents and creates a…

“By My Side Again” by The Domi marks a strong new beginning for musician Dominique Lemaire, previously a member of the band Enée. This song gives you Lofi indie rock and analog synths with drums bustling and beating—just another shade of dream pop and indie rock that The Domi is…

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Sunset Salore has made a bold and emotional debut with her EP, Love Kills the Monsters. Premiering via Scenestr, the EP tells stories of hardships and health complications in shades of funk and alt-pop sensation. The title track opens the EP with dreamy, vintage music layered over an…

Swedish indie pop artist Sarah von Reis unveils her latest single, “Solitude,” released on October 4, 2024, under Reef Road Records. The track is the third release from her upcoming debut album and nudges into the introverted love and need for personal space. Produced by Michelle Amkoff, “Solitude” thrives with…

NYC duo The Heroic Enthusiasts, consisting of James Tabbi and Thomas Ferrara, returns with their second single, “Wake Me When It’s Over,” co-written and produced by the legendary Stephen Hague. The track, released ahead of their upcoming album Illuminate (due 2025), gets behind Brit-pop, New Wave, and Post-Punk influences. “Wake…

Italian shoegaze band Kodaclips returns with their second album, Gone Is The Day, released under Sister9 Recordings on September 6, 2024. This release sees the band dipping their signature shoegaze textures into post-punk influences to prod disillusionment, detachment, and nostalgia. Gone Is The Day opens with the energetic track “Glaze…

Baltimore-based indie artist Plant Dad (Ralph Bernabe) teams up with UK folk singer-songwriter Jacob Cook to deliver a haunting, melancholic ballad in “broke conduits,” released on October 4, 2024. Known for his vibrant and danceable indie pop, Plant Dad strips the shimmer for the real, by singing his coexistence with…