indie underrated

For their last release of 2023 the prolific London based eclectic indie pop project Arliston dropped their single Thawed.  The imaginative arrangement features impressive production.  Most notably a rare adapted string part, one that transcends from conventional to cosmically warped as Arliston embraces modern techs opportunity to enhance their creative cinematic tendencies.  Thawed is listenable,… Read more

Philly might be the current indie hotspot, boasting several notable breakthroughs including Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, and the War On Drugs.  It’s no wonder we were thrilled by the new single from Philly buzz worthy band Pink Blush.  Their new single Glass is a dynamic blend of shoegaze and indie pop.  It’s crazy catchy and collectively… Read more

Podge Lane captures the spirit of the season with their new EP Snow / Hailstone.  “Let your troubles go while you watch the falling snow.”  The sentiment comforts you at the throes of wintery isolation.  An EP in two parts, the introductory Snow offers a refreshing tribute that dares to embrace this complicated beauty.  Stylistically… Read more

Our addiction to nostalgia gets thrust into hyperdrive with the discovery of Mockingbird Skies.  More than just a stylistic smoke show, this project offers an imaginative concept that tickles our creative fancy.  That concept is offered in its entirety below, direct from their Spotify bio.  It’s something we never do but Mockingbird Skies deserves it. … Read more

From the very first moments of their new album Sun Q captures your attention with the intense opening of the lead track Jane Doe.  Crashing into the hook, the band flaunts their anthemic nature.  We could easily hear this on the radio or as a highlight in the best scene of Hollywood movie.  This is… Read more

Vibrant synth pop and lofi retro gold blend seamlessly on another, the new single from Not Hermes.  While the music design embraces a warm brilliant punch, the vocal scans curiously beneath.  The writing is extremely catchy and the stylistic production suits the songs nostalgic tendencies.  It channels the legacies of Human League and New Order… Read more