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“Black Overalls,” the newest single from Poster Girl, is an upbeat indie rock daydream. The song is characterized by a dependable rhythm section, clean electric guitar tones, and a kind-tempered vocal performance. These elements work in conjunction with catchy progressions and melodies to create a nostalgia-infused sonic illustration. Fans of artists like girl in red should love it.

Get your 1980s revival fix with “Matt,” the newest indie pop single from RIMENY. This song features synth tones, plucky guitar runs, booming drum machine beats, and memorable melodies that give it a joyfully familiar aesthetic. While the influence of pop artists like Peter Gabriel is evident, there’s also a modern flair to the production that we think fans of artists like The 1975 will appreciate.

We love what we hear in “Yet to Come,” the newest alt pop single from Dane Schumacher. This song is driven by a steady kick drum and supported by harmonically layered electric guitar parts. Overall, its tone is melancholic yet resilient. And there’s no better instrument to deliver a song of this emotional style than Schumacher’s textured voice. We think the track fits well between music from solo artists like Dominic Fike and bands like The Growlers.

Sara Hartman and Tough Mama stun with this rework of Hartman’s 2024 single “Burn the Witch.” The original is plenty spooky, and while this version maintains that spookiness it also unveils an underlying intensity. This track sounds harsher and more industrial-inspired. It finds a perfect balance between the melodiousness of Hartman’s vocals and the unease of the instruments, and we think fans of artists like James Blake will love it.

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