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We love what we hear in “OUCHIE,” the newest single by willoh. This down tempo indie pop song makes creative use of modern production technologies. The instrumental arrangement has electronic undertones and the vocals have a cool snappy effect added to them. We sort of hear it as a unique cross between Beach House and Travis Scott. Look out for the vibe shift in the song’s final act!

Fans of artists like Modest Mouse and Phoenix will love this new single by Layer Cake. “Hey Mr.” is an effusive, indie rock epistle. Over frenetic percussion, the song includes acoustic and atmospheric tones alike. The vocal layers are charming and heartfelt, and this is perhaps most evident in the song’s powerful outro. Check it out now!

Avery Raquel is acting on fresh inspiration with the release of her newest single “Shoes.” We love when artists push themselves outside their comfort zones, and Raquel has done just that by tabling her usual soul-inspired sound to create this alt rock bloomer! The song starts spare, builds to a climax, and keeps us hooked every step of the way. We think it fits well in a category with music from artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Phoebe Bridgers.

“The Future Repeats” by GroovyDrewV is a nostalgic, indie rock slow jam. This song employs some of our favorite techniques previously championed by early 2000s bands like The Strokes and Weezer: mellow percussion, sublime guitar tones, and catchy vocal melodies. If you dig it, be on the lookout for upcoming GroovyDrewV releases; we have a feeling this artist is just getting started!

Listen to these songs on our All New Indie Pop playlist!