indie underrated

We surrender to “On Vulnerability,” the reassuring new alt pop single from Louise Weseth‘s upcoming EP. This song begins with the line, “to feel scared isn’t necessarily a bad thing,” and encourages listeners to let their guards down as they enter this sonic space complete with smooth guitar tracks, ambient tones, inconspicuous rhythms, and lithe vocals. The overall song is cool and wide, and we think fans of bands like Wolf Alice should love it.

“For Art” is the bittersweet new indie rock single by Oh, Rose that we can’t stop listening to. This song is primarily characterized by agile guitar runs and adaptable vocals that deliver a fittingly repetitive lyrical composition. Paired with a chill rhythm and major chords, the refrain of “I was thinking about you” perfectly captures the complex, sweet obsessiveness that comes with infatuation for a thing. We recommend it for fans of artists like Hop Along.

We love what we hear in “Read Your Mind,” the catchy new indie pop rock single by Chloe Jett. This song is so well-balanced: its shimmering tones give it an ethereal feel while its acoustic tones give it an earthy feel and the compromise sounds organic. Then, Jett’s vocals are simultaneously melodic and rhythmic and this makes the song an excellent one to sing along to. We think it fits well in a category with music from artists like Holly Humberstone and Sam Fender.

We feel captivated by “Hostage,” the newest single by Dreaming of Citra. This indie pop tune is characterized by bright synth tones, a riffy electric guitar, and an incredibly steady rhythm section. It’s danceable, and we think it builds and releases tension exceptionally well with its melodies and structural arrangement. It’s a sure thing for fans of artists like Dayglow and The Japanese House.

Listen to these songs and more on our Spotify playlist!