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  • Indie Underrated – Risley, Phoric, Crimson, Broken Glass Kid

    Indie Underrated – Risley, Phoric, Crimson, Broken Glass Kid

    We dig a proper cover and we got that and more when Risley took on the Mazzy Star classic Halah. Embracing the songs dreamy essence and giving it an Alt Country angle tickles our fancy. Risley is a vibe. Phoric is sneaky catchy on the new single Let Go. This indie pop jam has one Read more

  • Indie Underrated – Smokey Brights, Denham Audio + piri + Tommy Villiers, People Pleasers, Kramon

    Indie Underrated – Smokey Brights, Denham Audio + piri + Tommy Villiers, People Pleasers, Kramon

    We love what we hear in “Home,” the newest single by Smokey Brights. This song is characterized by busy-yet-subdued instrumentals and a powerful lead vocal performance. It has a reggae flair that reminds us a little of artists like MAGIC! and a lofi indie-pop quality that brings artists like beabadoobee to mind. It even gets Read more

  • Indie Underrated – The Sways, YYY + Jonny Darko, SunYears + Nicole Atkins, Real Pleasure

    Indie Underrated – The Sways, YYY + Jonny Darko, SunYears + Nicole Atkins, Real Pleasure

    Fans of artists like Fleet Foxes and Lord Huron will love this new song by The Sways. “Someday We Will Dream About Today” is an indie-folk delight. The song is characterized by acoustic guitars, woodwind-adjacent synth tones, and catchy, rhythmic vocal melodies. It should fit perfectly on your campfire playlist. Take flight with “Airplane Mode” Read more

  • Indie Underrated – Jnatra, BEST DAD, Alpine Reserve, Modern Nun

    Indie Underrated – Jnatra, BEST DAD, Alpine Reserve, Modern Nun

    “Loyal Monsters (feat. Jeffrey Perez),” is a versatile and atmospheric new indietronica single by Jnatra. The song is anchored by doom-inspired synths and hip-hop rhythms, and it’s decorated with an unpredictable array of digital tones. We love how the pure lead vocal performance sounds like it’s been put through a gritty filter, and we think Read more

  • Indie Underrated – LOVA, Duz Mancini, Channo

    Indie Underrated – LOVA, Duz Mancini, Channo

    “It’s Alright,” the latest single by LOVA, is more than alright. This indie pop song is a banger! It’s anchored by some incredibly groovy digital rhythms and decorated with acoustic and electro-pop tones alike. The clean vocal layers are especially impressive; one listen to those harmonies and you’ll surely be in love. We recommend this Read more

  • Indie Underrated – Foot Ox, amie, sine language, Doug Gatta, Hatchback

    Indie Underrated – Foot Ox, amie, sine language, Doug Gatta, Hatchback

    We love what we hear in “Bed of Violets,” the latest release by Foot Ox. This indie folk single is bright and sophisticated. The vocals are tightly layered. The strummy electric guitars are casual. And the string and key tones are tastefully restrained. Structurally and rhythmically, the song makes some pleasantly surprising moves and we Read more