indie underrated

Mila DeGray-Masculine Charm

Fans of Clairo’s new record will love Mila DeGray’s new single Masculine Charm. The new single from the singer-songwriter, who recently made an appearance in the music video for Charli XCX and Billie Eilish’s “Guess” remix. Mila’s vocals demonstrate an exposed vulnerability as she sings about a lover who may not be all the way in as much as she is. The dynamics of the instrumental range from minimal and hushed, to a raucous, upbeat indie rock featuring crunchy guitar power chords and a drum beat that feels almost double timed. Fans of Faye Webster will love the gentle, almost lo-fi instrumental and heartfelt vocals.

You can follow Mila on Instagram here. You can listen to this track on Spotify here.

Rufus Joseph-Dance with Darkness

Rufus Joseph’s new single continues our selection today with an atmospheric, left field folk sound. The singer-songwriter delivers another haunting yet healing ballad that lets his husky baritone vocal shine. Gentle piano combines with lilted synth flute and ambient textures for a feel that recalls the pop songwriting of Coldplay with the electronic aura of James Blake and Bon Iver.

You can listen to this track on Spotify here.

Retrograded-Rhodes (I Don’t Bite)

The final track in our selection is a true throwback jam, with Retrograded’s new single Rhodes (I Don’t Bite). Delivering a Beatlesesque sound, Retrograded’s soulful vocal combines with the titular Rhodes piano and light acoustic guitars. The track is a chilled soft rock track that brings the sound of 70s bands like ELO and Todd Rundgren’s early work into the modern day.

You can listen to this track on Spotify here. You can follow Retrograded on Instagram here.