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…
Category: Indie
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…
Empathy Pop duo HOAX release dream-like ‘Could’, a note on the essence of being
Empathy Pop duo HOAX release dream-like ‘Could’, a note on the essence of being. Hard to categorise by genre, they have created a sound that slides between indie, R&B, pop and soul; lo-fi beats are paired with wet guitars and focused melodies. ‘Could’ is taken from forthcoming album ‘b?’, a 13 track record that explores…
Indie-pop pair Apollo LTD release their stunning self-produced album ‘Out Of Body’
Indie-pop pair Apollo LTD release their stunning self-produced album ‘Out Of Body’. It is a 13 track collection that drifts between various modes of rock, from indie to alternative and through to the edge of pop. The constant thread that connects them is a joyously mature grasp of melody, with the album stuffed full of…
Launchpad: Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’
Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’. Their influences are wide ranging, from Erykah Badu to The Beatles and The Roots; which results in an enigmatic sound that straddles genre boundaries and sonic styles. Made up of members Phil Simmonds , David Diaz and Whitney Meyer, the trio…
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