INDIE

Charise Sowells is your throwback to a time when you weren’t even alive. In fact, no one was. She belongs on a film reel. She introduces the process of becoming obsolescent, and the cover art of her album, “Obsolescent Adolescence,” does much justice to that. It’s a bygone aesthetic, and…

Ugly by Chris Caulfield: Review Chris Caulfield has a voice that turns heads and makes a solid impression. His captivating performance in the track “Ugly” is simply soul-stirring and does not back away from making some bold statements. The melody is intriguing, and the narrative even more so. Apart from…

And Now It’s Time For a Breakdown by Ann Marie Nacchio: EP Review Piano-driven melodies have always resonated with me. Hearing the instrument’s elegance and versatility represented in a variety of genres is pretty impressive, wouldn’t you say, folks? This brings us to the uber-talented Ann Marie Nacchio and her…

Atari Pilot is an independent rock group that plays anthems that reflect the human condition. Their music is a distinctive fusion of classic rock and contemporary indie sensibilities, with influences like Bruce Springsteen, Daft Punk, and Oasis serving as sources of inspiration. Atari Pilot’s “Train Of Life” is a dynamic…

The Wake by Gianfranco Pescetti: Review “The Wake” is a stellar instrumental number by solo artist Gianfranco Pescetti. It incorporates a resonant bass-driven melody that connects beautifully with synths and beats. Altogether, it’s a delightful synergy of music that anyone would enjoy hearing. It takes us on a voyage of…

The Offering by Teraton: Review Dark and moody music has always been a personal favorite of mine. Something about the way artists generate such an aura intrigues me, and it brings us to the fantastic performance of Teraton. Led by solo artist Phillip Brooks, this one band creates mysterious industrial…

talk to me by andre lou: Review Music is the gateway to expressive freedom, and there’s nothing more liberating than creating a melody that is yours. What’s even more satisfying is when you’re creative enough to generate various genres into the mix, and it results in something incredible. This brings…

Your best nightmare would be Erin Porter. A musical endeavor born of Porter’s deep life frustrations and love of horrifying literature. Your Best Nightmare, armed with a ukulele and determined to “frighten” the masses, is tackling the world head-on. Erin Porter, who was born and raised in New Jersey, has…

From Edinburgh, Scotland, comes the all-encompassing dream rock group The Lonely Together. Based on the powerful songwriting of Mike Baillie, the group has established a high bar for an independent group, working out of some of Scotland and America’s best studios and touring with artists like Snow Patrol, Augustana, Luke…

Wales-based art-rock band HMS Morris. Since 2015, they have been touring and recording, and the Cardiff-based Bubblewrap Collective is currently providing support. The band “toys with colliding synthesisers and cooing vocals and still manages to create something cohesive and alluring” with an “undercurrent of post-punk edginess.” (Clunk). HMS Morris’ music…