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St. Catherine’s Child-No More Pictures

St. Catherine’s Child’s new single No More Pictures is definitely one that should be on your radar. The most recent single from her new EP, Every Generation, this track is a slow burn alt folk track that meditates on two people growing apart. Her vocals have a slight country twang to it that communicate the heartbreak of the track well.

The production is beautiful comprised of layers on layers of guitars, ranging from crunchy, driven guitars to a washed Leslie’d tone. Fans of artists like Mitski and The Cranberries are sure to gravitate to this song and find a surefire spot for it in their rotation.

You can follow St. Catherine’s Child on Instagram here. You can find his single on Spotify here and Apple Music here.

Viratempo-Te Quiero

Viratempo’s new single, Te Quiero, has certainly caught our attention recently. The track is a Latin pop jam that has a bouncy feel to it and a shimmery feel, perfect for brightening up your mood. The vocals are affected heavily, with loads of chorus and autotune on the vocal tracks in a manner reminiscent of Rosalia.

The production is absolutely gorgeous, with a funky backbeat that is accentuated by lush, watery production. The track consists of several elements including ethereal Rhodes, soft synths and sparkly, Nile Rodgers esque electric guitars. Fans of Cuco and Kali Uchis will surely appreciate this track and find a place for it in their rotation.

You can follow VIRATEMPO on Instagram here. You can listen to this song on Spotify here.

Anya Baghina-It’s Clear to Me

Lastly, we’re going to cover Anya Baghina’s new single, It’s Clear to Me. This song is a bright, watery 80s inspired indie rocker. Anya’s vocals are expressive and animated, to communicate the lyrics, which touch on how devoted someone is to their love interest. The music video shows the subject chasing after a heart balloon, with multiple different animation styles throughout. It’s a vivid, heart wrenching video that fits the theme and vibe of the song well.

The production features neon synth lines, sparkly guitars and acoustic drums playing a punk-esque groove. Towards the chorus, the production transition to become more aggressive and driven, with crunchy guitars playing. Fans of new wave revival acts like St. Vincent, and garage bands like the Strokes will find these sounds familiar. All in all, its a beautiful, love lorn track perfect for the summer.

You can follow Anya on Instagram here. You can check out this song on Spotify here and Apple here.

You can listen to these singles and everything else we cover on Indie Underrated’s Spotify playlist here.