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Romanie’s new single “Uh Oh” is out now. “Uh Oh” showcases the Belgian born singer’s exceptional vocal capabilities over a Grunge inspired instrumental. Romanie has cited everybody from Lucy Rose to Middle Kids as influencers of her sound, and “Uh Oh” does a great job encapsulating sprinkles of each of her influences into one track. 

The track’s hook captures and relays the hopeless feeling of how sometimes “nothing goes to plan.” Eventually Romanie releases her energy with one big scream before electric guitars take over. The energy of the track is explosive but graceful, allowing a wave of varying emotions to overcome listeners.

Check out “Uh Oh” on our All New Indie Pop Playlist.

Kylie Rothfield’s album “Lover Like That” is out now, and with it comes the title track which also acts as the intro. The catchy hook is backed by Alternative/Pop production that only emphasizes her emotionally driven vocal delivery. To me, it seems Rothfield used the track to be honest and transparent, admitting that even though she wants somebody, she won’t confide in their ways.

The track concludes with Rothfield being satisfied about coming clean. She approached a delicate matter head on and didn’t back down. “Lover Like That” is an anthemic number that anybody standing their ground in a relationship can relate to. Her guitar playing compliments her voice in the best way possible, allowing her the perfect amount of space to vocally express herself.

You can hear “Lover Like That” on our All New Indie Pop Playlist.

Skoff has unleashed his remix of Wanders’ “Dolores.” The remix reimagines the original track in a new atmospheric soundscape. The dreamy instrumentation is fitting for the altered vocals and the effects on them. Skoff’s incorporation of brass instrumentation brings a unique evolution to the track that differentiates it from the original. 

Skoff’s distinctive production style on the track feels like an ethereal restoration of old Hudson Mohawke tracks. Although less aggressive than Mohawke, the essence of having a curated vibe is still evident and is a driving force in how Skoff’s soundscape is crafted. Dolores felt like the perfect track for Skoff to remix as it allowed him to creatively reimagine the track in his own way.

Listen to “Dolores – SKOFF MIX” on our All New Indie Pop Playlist. 

GoldCry’s new song “Back to Black” is here. The track, which is a cover of Amy Winehouse’s song of the same name, is featured on her new four-track EP. GoldCry’s rendition of the classic Jazz/R&B record incorporates a modern twist of Pop and even subtle hints of Electronic music. The booming drums of GoldCry’s cover are divergent from those on Winehouse’s version, but they feel appropriate when put in context.

GoldCry is ensuring Amy Winehouse’s legacy lives on with her new cover. Paying homage to the R&B great with a tribute cover to one of her most successful songs makes me reflect on the stylistic evolution of music since the original “Back to Black” released in 2006. Nearly twenty years later, Winehouse is still being recognized as an iconic figure in the industry, and GoldCry’s modernized cover was a beautiful way to honor her.

GoldCry’s “Back to Black” is featured on our All New Indie Pop Playlist.