INDIE

Victims of the Avantgarde by The Kiss That Took A Trip, aka M.D. Trello, is a fascinating exploration of sound and emotion. The album, born from trauma and frustrations, transcends its origins to deliver a diverse 90s alternative experience. The album, entirely recorded and self-produced in a home studio, reflects…

Valvo’s latest album, Lost Futures, is a deeply personal exploration of the immigrant experience, wrapped in a shimmering cloak of shoegaze sound. With the vibes of Slowdive, the album uses layers of delay and reverb to create a dreamy, atmospheric soundscape that perfectly complements the themes of nostalgia and longing.…

NUN electro and HOLY HØLY gets smoky and trippy with latest single, “From The Ashes” released this 21 June. The song opens with a masterfully crafted sense of tension. The music builds tension and creates a swirling vortex of sound, punctuated by a silence that heightens anticipation. Then, the beat…

Dean Rogers AKA DEANO shows you summer, wrapped in music, with his double dose of psychedelic pop and sun-drenched California vibes: “AIRBORNE/BEACHWOOD OVERTURE.” “AIRBORNE,” born from a view of eagles soaring over a misty landscape, vibes out with a driving rhythm section. Thumping drums and sparkling cymbals provide a solid…

Chicago’s own fairy dust explodes onto the pop scene with “whore.” Released just a couple weeks ago on June 14th, “whore” is the second taste of their upcoming debut album, Ballet, dropping August 16th. Artist and producer fairy dust has dropped the downtempo for something more pop and dreamy—just like…

Synth Pop duo Moxxy Jones, comprising keyboard and bass player Frank and guitar player Milan, has unveiled their debut album Unnoticed on June 26. This release is eclectic with industrial, R&B, and alternative rock, and ‘80s and ‘90s sounds all packed up together. Featuring powerhouse vocalists like Trent Park, Elle…

Miles East takes us through the tempestuous waters of love on the rocks on his new album, Between Lightning and Thunder. Produced by the acclaimed Blake Morgan, this ten-song odyssey has found much love since its release on June 7 Between Lightning and Thunder opens with “Better Than Here,” a…

Marginalia’s latest single, “Sparkler Hair,” is an immersive journey into the heart of love. From the very first notes, the song casts a spell. Soothing music washes over you, punctuated by robotic clicks that hint at something more to come. Then, Brett Cairns’ voice emerges, slow, muffled, and thick with…

RVE, helmed by the founder of pixie-indie, Rae, is forging intimacy with their listeners with the melancholic and dreamy single, “Fool.” “Fool” ushers in with a soft, soothing melody, and then the singer, Rae’s voice emerges enchanting, dreamy, innocent, and sleepy. It sounds as if someone very special murmurs their…

Rob Eberle’s “hope u feel ok” transcends the genre of breakup music. This heartfelt single isn’t about anger or blame. Instead, it explores the emotional fallout from both sides of a love story gone wrong and the ex-partners, showing their empathy for the other who survived the crash—almost. The singer,…