INDIE

Anna Salman gets the healing process off her chest in her debut EP, This Summer Won’t Last, released on April 20. Produced by Rakae Jamil, Farhan Ali, and Abu Baker Zahid at Red Brick Studios, the EP is a poignant reflection of Salman’s personal experiences and emotions. In “Not the…

Brosie releases the indie-pop anthem, “Death of the Party” for the social misfits who find themselves awry at parties and social gatherings. From the moment the song begins, you’re drawn in by reflective lines narrating the all-too-familiar scenario of reluctantly attending a party. Over thumping drums and catchy guitar riffs,…

Youth Killed It dives into a very relatable affair of staying “Up All Night” with anxiety and overthinking. But what’s so good about it, is that it doesn’t sound the way you think it might! With a nostalgic nod to the 2000s indie scene and 90s dance music, they are…

save for later’s debut rock single, “Treating Me Bad,” is a delightful blend of dreamy guitar riffs, upbeat drums, and charming vocals that will have you hooked from the first chord. Hailing from Brooklyn, this pop duo delivers a feel-good energy that is both refreshing and infectious. “Treating Me Bad”…

Carpe Diem goes strong with Bit3R’s latest single, “Desperate Measures.” Helmed by Cameron Navetta, and fully produced in his bedroom studio, this track proves the power of DIY music-making and the boundless creativity stemming from intimate settings. The song opens with a catchy tune drawing you in with its infectious…

Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of punk rock with Essex singer-songwriter SHANNON DARCY’s latest single, “Just Worried Because,” released on April 12th. This fiery track is a raw and honest reflection of the struggles of dealing with an overactive mind. From the moment “Just Worried Because” kicks…

Berto groovily faces contradicting actions of lovers in their latest indie-pop single, “contradiction” released this April 4. The song is soothing all-in-all thanks to Liam Manansala Reyes’s skillful production. You won’t even realize when you are getting high on a trance while jamming to the retro pop style groove, thanks…

Palmer takes you on a reflective journey through Tennessee in his latest single, “Tennessee,” from their dual single release “Ghost Town/Tennessee.” Led by songwriter Jon Brasfield on vocals and guitar, along with David Hamblin on bass and Nick Piper on drums, Palmer delivers a compelling blend of garage rock vigor…

Kato the Younger gets us reeling in contagious pop music as he holds onto toxicity in his latest single, “How Can I Let You Go.” Released this March 30, this track projects the singer-songwriter Kenny Kato’s dire introspections through film noir lyricism and musicality broadly inspired by Eagles, Jimmy Eat…

Love Crushed Velvet mesmerizes us in a honey-sweet journey of love—or as we imagine it, in their latest single, “Blind Emotions.” The song is all about all the ways you disappoint yourself upon opening up to a significant other—and accidentally, the Pandora’s box as well. With the blurred lines between…