indie underrated

“Everywhere” is the energetic new pop-rock single from The Bad News First. This song features an upbeat rhythm section paired with a well-balanced distribution of clean and dirty guitar tones. In front of the instrumental tracking is a vigorous and melodic lead vocal performance accompanied by smooth and atmospheric harmonies. Overall, the song is full of infectiously modern pop punk qualities and we’d recommend it for fans of artists like Jean Dawson or MGK!

“Scary Movies” is a feel-good indie-pop banger by Australia’s best kept secret, The Rions. The song is mainly characterized by a chorus guitar, agile bass performance, steady drums, and raw vocals in support of a flawless structural arrangement. The production is incredibly crisp and, overall, pleasant to listen to. That’s without even mentioning the catchy chorus melody that is sure to have you humming along. We think fans of COIN and Bad Suns will find plenty to love in “Scary Movies”!

Is that an indie-pop banjo we hear? (Serious question.) “Birthplace (The Same Way),” the compelling new single by Toy Shaw, features an eclectic mix of genre-bending musical decisions. This song is grounded by a four-on-the-floor drum beat that supports a collection of analog and digital tones working in fresh harmony. Bringing it all together is a cascading and full vocal arrangement that delivers a series of memorable hooks and melodies. We sort of hear it as a mix between Chappell Roan and The War on Drugs.

Listen to these songs and more on our playlist!