Paige Hargrove Pours Her Heart Into “Leo”
Hey Jude by The Beatles. Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac. Mrs. Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson. These are just four of many, many songs over decades of music that name people, fictional or real, in the title. Singers have been doing this for ages, sometimes erasing the mystery for the listener […]
LOST BEACH’s “Shadows” Is The Perfect Roadtrip Track
LOST BEACH, the cosmic indie-rock five-piece, first came together on the south beaches of Los Angeles, California. Just one listen to their newest release and you’re transported to the simultaneously easygoing but vibrant City of Angels we all either know and love, or are dying to visit. Luckily, with songs like “Shadows,” we can be […]
10 Best Indie Music Playlists on Spotify
Looking for the best indie music playlists on Spotify? Same. Here’s the ultimate compilation. Spotify revolutionized our music listening habits in several different ways. However, one of the biggest contributions of this platform was how much more widespread playlists became. That happened for a lot of reasons. To start with, Spotify made it a lot […]
Carousel’s “Firesong” is a Rally Against Emotional Repression
Why is it so difficult to open up about our mental health? Maybe it’s because many people mistakenly think it’s a sign of weakness and fragility. This leads to a feeling of shame and a fear of speaking about it openly. Moreover, we all want to maintain a strong, stoic appearance and not be defined […]
“Settle Down” And Cry It Out With Leah Capelle
One of my favorite parts of music is the opportunity it gives artists to be vulnerable. Expressing yourself for who you truly are can be intimidating, which is why most people hide their darkest feelings and thoughts away into a journal or a sketchbook. Or they don’t express it all and bottle it up until […]
Fat Heart’s “I Don’t Feel Fine” Will Make You Feel At Home, With Not Feeling At Home
Straight from the United Kingdom, London based indie-folk artist, Fat Heart, debuts a soul-searching single, “I Don’t Feel Fine.” While the man behind the music, Jack Bzowski, has been writing and producing music for almost eight years, the project itself began just over a month ago. Finally deciding to devote himself to his passions, Bzowski […]
Duets and Stuff’s “Already Gone” Isn’t Leaving Anytime Soon
Hailing from Sweden, Duets and Stuff is a self-proclaimed “easy-going DIY project with songs that are written and recorded in their living room at home.” Focusing on daily struggles and interactions, indie listeners will find the duo’s music memorable and relatable. In their newest single “Already Gone,” band members Greta and Raimond build a simple, almost monotone […]
The Story Of Newton Circus’ Cellophane
Building a career from the ground up, Newton Circus proves that Singapore has a significant place in the music industry. With the power of Unami Records behind the raw talent of four individuals, Newton Circus’ Cellophane is a prime example for indie artists to follow. With guitar riffs and catchy beats similar to those of Foster […]
The Story Of We Are The Northern Lights’ “Hope Will Rise”
I hope to feel hopeful again. These were the words that a fan chose to contribute when We Are The Northern Lights asked their audience — hailing from all corners of the globe — what they hoped for. People of all ages, colors, and nationalities came forward, sharing their greatest hopes: freedom, diversity, peace, equality. […]
Mel Parsons is Ready to Move On with “Just ‘Cause You Don’t Want Me”
Nostalgia is a feeling that seems to transcend all generations. We’re all sentimental, wishing for a simpler time, a past style or sound. We often spend so much of our time dawning on the past that we don’t realize the next nostalgic generation may bring our styles and sounds back, considering them “retro” or “vintage”. […]
