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The Koyla remix of David Morin’s “Crashing & Burning” is a groovy R&B/Soul jam that feels both nostalgic and revitalizing. The electric piano and bouncy plucks that line the background help keep a steady pace throughout the track’s run time. Bells, strings, and other orchestral instrumentation are a unique addition to a track like this, and they work perfectly.

Something about David Morin’s vocals is reminiscent of classic R&B/Soul icons from previous decades. It’s as if this new remix is a forgotten track on Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life. The combination of composing something new and exhilarating while also providing a sense of nostalgia is something that’s hard to do, but Morin and Koyla executed it perfectly.

“Crashing & Burning (Koyla Remix)” is on our All New Indie Pop Playlist now.

Slick the Band’s “Elevated” opens with catchy guitar licks that immediately grabbed my attention. Distant reverberated electronic strings line the background before the drums and vocals kick in. Something about the vocal tendencies on this track are slightly redolent of Anthony Kiedis, but with a bit more funk and groove.

The song is melodically varying and unpredictable which creates a sense of excitement as listeners transition from one section to the next. New melodic progressions are introduced all the way until the end of the track. Each part is equally as catchy despite the differing energy in each section, which also helps with the track’s progression and evolution. The unexpected brass solo was the cherry on top for me. Slick the Band is a fun and unique ground to keep a lookout for.

“Elevated” can be found on our All New Indie Pop Playlist.

“ellie, in the end” is the new dreamy track from Serfing. Vocals coated in reverb and ethereal instrumentation with minimal drums show that Serfing sagaciously crafted each element of this song with great consideration. They chose the most fitting approach to every part of the song to help curate a vibe that’s maintained from beginning to end.

The vocals are the most prominent part of this track, and they really help guide the track’s energy. There’s a sense of longing in them, and the catchy melodic vocal licks and emotionally driven lyrics give the track its identity. 

You can find “ellie, in the end” on our All New Indie Pop Playlist.

“Dog Days” by amie is out now. The song’s modest production provides the perfect amount of space for amie’s vocals to shine through. With complex melodic structures that are really catchy, you can’t help but fixate on the immaculate singing.

amie is conscious of her dynamics in each section, and something about her vocal quality is mesmerizing and infectious. It’s the same way somebody like Bob Dylan can be identified for his one-of-a-kind-voice, I feel the same way about amie. The track evolves with time and soon blossoms into a cinematic production with more complex drums topped with melodic brass licks and a grand piano.

Hear “Dog Days” on our All New Indie Pop Playlist.