Category: indie
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Holding On and Letting Go: Mourning Doves by Sleep Habits
Life moves, seasons change, and some songs stay tucked away until the right moment. There is a quiet beauty in holding onto them long enough for them to find their rightful place in the world. New Orleans-based indie-folk artist Sleep Habits embraces this patience on Mourning Doves, a reflective EP built from older tracks that…
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Shallow Alcove’s Slumber Party Tour
Ahead of the release of their EP Doggy Paddle, I got the chance to see Shallow Alcove live at The Rockwell in Somerville, Massachusetts. Along with openers JOBIE and lighthearted, the night was full of heartfelt lyrics, sweet harmonies, and good vibes all around. The night started off with local Boston artist JOBIE, who I…
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Video Age + Hovvdy Concert Review
St. Claude Avenue is buzzing on this Friday night. There’s music blasting from every direction and people gathered on every corner. I’ve made the 15-minute trip to Siberia, a small, intimate bar and live music venue that’s impossible to overlook thanks to its mural of a mammoth and mountain range. Tonight, I’m here for something…
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8 Under 80k
While scrolling through Spotify, it can get a bit frustrating trying to find new artists beyond what their algorithm pushes towards you. If you’re looking for smaller artists to support before they inevitably rise through the ranks, we’ve got just the collection for you. The artists below, at the time of writing, all have under…
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Taking Ownership Over Heartache: “When You Go” by Rita Mae
Rita Mae kicks off their latest single by crooning, “If you don’t call me when you land / That’s how I’ll know that it’s over,” a devastating blow to a lover who likely never deserved her. Following a run of singles that all appear on her Kiss the Sky EP, “When You Go” is a…
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Anya Gupta and “maya’s song”
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Anya Gupta is an emerging queer singer-songwriter. Following the release of 2021 EP, i (don’t) know you, as well as a string of singles including “gale” and “jackie,” Gupta recently released “maya’s song,” a wistful ballad dedicated to a best friend who unexpectedly passed away. Exploring love, grief, and memories shared…
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Moody Joody Opens Up About the Creative Journey Behind ‘Dream Girl’ EP
Moody Joody, an indie pop band from Nashville, makes a striking return with their debut EP, Dream Girl. This six-track collection dives into themes of self-discovery, the complexities of relationships, and the bittersweet longing that accompanies the passage of time. With lush, dreamy soundscapes and bold, indie rock vocals, the EP creates a captivating mix…
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Yearning for More Than a Friendship: “Big Picture” by Grace Gardner & buffchick
When I heard that Grace Gardner was teaming up with buffchick for their latest single “Big Picture,” I knew it was going to be good. Both indie singer-songwriters with folk, pop, and rock elements in their music, the pairing immediately made sense. buffchick released their debut album, showtime, earlier this year, and Grace is preparing…
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Midwestern State of Mind with – Ohio All The Time by Momma
Brooklyn-based quartet is keeping their post-grunge vibe alive with their latest release, “Ohio All The Time.” Following their 2022 album, “Household Name,” the band has crafted their recent single to reflect the experiences and emotions they gathered while on tour. This new single masterfully blends the raw energy of their live performances with moments of…
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rowena fysx says “don’t text me back” in her latest ep
Rowena Fysx is garnering quiet success in the Toronto area. Her Filipino-Canadian background gives her a slight edge that I was initially intrigued by. I discovered her on Instagram in the ‘audios’ section, and upon reaching her page, I observed a heavy focus on visual narratives. Single after single, Fysx is building her discography to…
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Olive Klug in Easthampton, Massachusetts
Olive Klug is an artist that I have listened to for years, and I finally got the chance to see them solo in Western Massachusetts. They released their debut album Don’t You Dare Make Me Jaded last year and just recently released their debut independent single, “What To Make Of Me.” They have made a…
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It’s a Bit More Than Mangos for Shallow Alcove
The first time I saw Shallow Alcove live was on a rainy afternoon in Glasgow. I had been living in Florence, Italy, for five months studying abroad before embarking on a backpacking trip with my partner. This trip was what I had dreamed of since I was small. If I got to tell my younger…
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Girlhood and All of Its Confusion: Late Start by Carol Ades
Existing in the world as a twenty something-year-old isn’t easy. Existing in that same space as a twenty something-year-old queer girl sometimes feels impossible. On her debut album Late Start, Carol Ades takes these feelings, examines them with a magnifying glass, a pen, and a sweet voice, and lays them out for all of us…
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The Funky and Incredibly Catchy, “Talk” by Fleshed Out
I’ve been in a real funk lately. It’s a cyclical funk, typically falling into it near the end of the summer every year, where I seem to lose interest and motivation for everything. I’m falling behind on reading, catching severe writer’s block, and falling behind on keeping up with the latest song releases. However, while…
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Brye and Tessa Violet Remind Us That Our Bodies Are Our Friends
Self-love is something that can be hard to come by, but sometimes, all it takes is a song to remember that we should love our bodies for who they are. That is exactly what alt-pop artist Tessa Violet and singer-songwriter Brye have done on their latest track, “My Body’s My Buddy.” While at first the…
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