Toronto’s Illyin Pipes stun on downtempo synth-pop EP ‘Waking Up’. The duo, comprised of Jill Harris and Thom Varey create layered tracks, rich with lush synths, bold vocal melodies and swirling beats. Their new five-track is a masterclass in textured soundscapes, emotive and poignant. “When I was writing the songs I was struggling with a…
Category: Indie
Hawaii-based songwriter Tim Rose delivers undeniable groove on new single ‘LEFT ON READ’
Hawaii-based songwriter Tim Rose delivers undeniable groove on new single ‘LEFT ON READ’. The video is part 3 of a visual series that will culminate in the release of a short film; joyously rich, the track oozes soul. Smooth guitar licks, a big beat and bumping bass fill the production – with Rose’s sparkling vocal…
Nashville’s R.LUM.R releases sumptuous visual for falsetto-driven single ‘How This Feels’
Nashville’s R.LUM.R releases sumptuous visual for falsetto-driven single ‘How This Feels’. Dark, brooding production opens up into a gloriously poignant hook; “So, can we be real? About how this feels”, sings R.LUM.R – narrating the intricacies and complexities of a burgeoning relationship. It is taken from his upcoming major label album, due out vi Island…
Long Beach’s Roet faces his personal fears on new single ‘Love You/Love Me’
Long Beach’s Roet faces his personal fears on new single ‘Love You/Love Me’. A full service artist, he produces, writes and performs his music – bringing his creative vision to life. ‘Love You/Love Me’ is the lead single from his upcoming EP, and sees the West Coast native combine indie and electronic elements to create…
Northern Irish quartet Hunkpapa release rousing indie romp ‘Cappuccino’
Northern Irish quartet Hunkpapa release rousing indie romp ‘Cappuccino’. They describe themselves as, “four eccentrics from Armagh, with a loose grip on social norms and reality – specialising in anthemic bangers.” An apt description of their sound. Massive choruses, searing guitar riffs and dynamic instrumentation is the name of the game; ‘Cappuccino’ trades on these…
London’s Emma McGrath seeks honesty on ‘Other Side’
London’s Emma McGrath seeks honesty on new single ‘Other Side’. It is taken from her forthcoming EP, due for release this Autumn. Out now via Young Poet Records, ‘Other Side’ is characteristically pop, built on McGrath’s ability to write beautifully melodic vocal lines – reverb-laden guitars add depth and space. It’s an impressive outing given…
Time stands still for Mokita on new single ‘ICLYA’
Time stands still for Mokita on new single ‘ICLYA’, a musing on intentional love and intimate moments. It’s dramatic, anthemic and nostalgia-tinged; glassy guitar licks set the tone, eventually opening up into a rousing chorus that relies heavily on Mokita’s emotive vocal performance. “This was one of those songs that kind of came out of…
Florida’s Jordan Esker & the Hundred Percent return with ‘Broken Soul’, taken from forthcoming album ‘Normalcy’
Florida’s Jordan Esker & the Hundred Percent return with ‘Broken Soul’, taken from forthcoming album ‘Normalcy’. The four-piece have impressed over the last 12 months, through their experimental indie sound – crafted with guitars, bright synths, melodious vocals and a steady beat. “This is squarely a late 20s song. I’m personally at a point where…
Electronic funk punk trio Vandebilt releases relentlessly rhythmic ‘Pushing Through’
Electronic funk punk trio Vandebilt releases relentlessly rhythmic ‘Pushing Through’. It treads the boundaries between synth-pop, indie and funk; with a focus on searing vocal melodies. Guitars abound, driving the chorus with percussive riffs – whilst a bold bass line completes the sound. Synths are also a hallmark of the band’s sound, tying in electronic…
Launchpad: Australian songwriter and producer Stevan bursts onto the scene with ‘Timee’
Australian songwriter and producer Stevan bursts onto the scene with ‘Timee’. The 18 year old multi-instrumentalist draws inspiration form the likes of Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean and Childish Gambino; elements of each can be heard in his undeniable new track. Glassy guitars, warped vocals, a bold beat and rich harmonies combine to create…
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