Lily Kelso on “DETAILS” and Balancing Study with Songwriting
After a brief period of stagnation in the latter half of the past decade, indie rock is in a particularly healthy place right now, due in large part to the success of female artists. While they haven’t crossed over in terms of radio hits, artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Mitski have captured the hearts and […]
“Absolute Nobody” by Tendertwin: Indie That Makes An Impression
Bilge Nur Yilmaz (known as Tendertwin) leaves listeners comforted with being exactly who they are in her new single “Absolute Nobody,” a mysterious song about the pressures of life and the desires to live without stress or expectations. Tendertwin moves between intense, emotional chords and soft fairylike tones as pressure builds up and slowly leaves […]
“Fragile Flowers” by the Nielsen Family Band: Gentle, Soothing Space Country
Video games are rapidly becoming one of the coveted pillars of modern art culture – the medium’s accessibility, engaging aesthetic form, and blossoming narrative potential is gathering interest from artists across the globe. Creative writers embrace game design as a method of creating “choose your own adventure” story experiences. Movie directors capitalize on film-inspired games. […]
“Who Do You Think You Are” by Mihi Nihil: Teenage Angst Has Paid Off Well
Every generation has its take on the sound of teenage angst, all of which seem to produce both the cringiest and the most classic music of the era. I’m a great lover of many of these movements – early 2000s pop-rock, first wave punk, even today’s emo-pop – but I’ve always found the 90s brand […]
“Beauxette” by Rey: A Heartfelt Ode to a Dog
Let me tell you about my dog for a moment. My dog is named Peanut, which was a compromise name after my dad wouldn’t let my mom name him Eli after Eli Manning. He is a mix between a cocker spaniel and a poodle, a breed that is known as a “cockapoo” against our collective […]
“San Francisco”/”L.A.” by Bridge Dog: Sunny California Twee
Bridge Dog’s “San Francisco” begins with a sweet, cherry-infused, upbeat electric guitar, a positive energy so present it could turn any bad day around. What first sounds similar to The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love” turns into something completely unique as the lyrics begin. Bridge Dog, a twee duo based in Sydney, Australia, starts this […]
Luminous Kid on “Mountain Crystals,” His Favorite Narratives, and Phoebe Bridgers
It’s difficult to talk about Luminous Kid, the stage name of Swedish singer-songwriter Olof Grind, without talking about Phoebe Bridgers. The indie phenom has a way of catching the audience’s attention (see: the guitar smash on SNL and her subsequent beef with David Crosby), and in his other calling as a photographer Olof shot the […]
“The Sun’s Exploding” by Mellowpunk: Sheer Joyous Energy
“The Sun’s Exploding” is a single off Mellowpunk’s debut album, I Don’t Think Two People Could Have Been Happier Than We Have Been, released last month. It’s exciting, creative indie pop-rock brought to life by excellent performances and some fantastic production choices. The band has described their sound as “somewhere between indie pop and psych […]
“I’ve Changed” by Nora Anna: Beautiful Nostalgic Yearning
She stands straight, her back pressed against a blood-red wall. Snow breathes on the ground around her. Nora Anna has an effortlessly elegant presence in the music video for her new song “I’ve Changed.” Her voice sounds like a crackling fire: warm, sharp, slowly burning. Her jazzy four-minute track is an ode to the power […]
“Turn Me Down” by Nisa: Self-Doubt You Can Dance To
New York based artist Nisa lets loose with “Turn Me Down,” the fourth track off her debut EP Guilt Trip. In response to a culmination of personal and global shifts, Guilt Trip meets us with an electric energy and proves a powerful introduction to Nisa’s artistry. “Turn Me Down” is an infectiously danceable song. With […]
