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Check out this melancholic new indie rock single by Sean Dekel: “Then You Came Back.” This is one of those songs that appears joyous on the surface but, upon further investigation, is filled with emotional nuance. The verses, anchored by a straightforward acoustic guitar, are lighthearted but the choruses get quite tense. This emotional dichotomy persists throughout the song, but it’s best depicted in the ethereal outro. We recommend it for fans of artists like Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens.

Fans of artists like the Jayhawks, Jeff Tweedy, and other folk-adjacent indie rockers will love this new single by Double Truck. “Who Can Count on Careless Love?” is a steady, downtempo, extrospection. Lo-fi guitar tracks lay the backdrop for a rich, balanced vocal performance that explores the central, lyrical question. The resulting song is one that sits organically in a state of sonic unknowing.

Quint Cash is on a low-key hot streak. “Anyway, Anyday” arrives only a week after “All The Time (feat. Lord)” and carries a similar, catchy vibe. It differs, however, in the sense that we hear a little more folk influence (e.g., that distant harmonica track) than we did in the previous release. We still recommend Quint Cash for fans of Mac Miller, but we also think fans of artists like Cage the Elephant should get on board with this sound.

King Gizzard fans, line up! We’ve got one for you that’s as traditional as it is experimental. “Druid,” by Candytuft, is a jazzy, indie rock dream. We say “traditional” in the sense that there’s clearly something studied about this song; the melodic moves are as sophisticated and surprising as they are catchy. And you can’t help but fall under the spell of the deep, warm vocals only to be stunned by the strangeness that ensues around the 2:20 mark. Fans of Her’s and Mac DeMarco should enjoy the trip!

Listen to these songs and more, now on our playlist!