Category: indie pop
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Five Lesser Known LGBTQ+ Artists to Check Out This Pride Month
A majority of the music that I listen to nowadays happens to be by LGBTQ+ artists. I have realized that there are so many artists I adore that deserve more support, especially from the community. Here are some lesser known queer musicians I recommend checking out this pride month and some of my favorite songs…
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Three New Artists You’ve Never Heard Of
After beginning this series a couple of weeks ago, I knew I wanted to introduce a couple more artists to the mix. This version specifically focuses on duos and groups that I have been recently loving, primarily focusing on indie and indie-rock groups. These artists blur the lines between genres, making their music irresistible and…
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It’s Picnic Season, and We’ve Got the Perfect Playlist
As the weather warms and the days lengthen, the desire to bask in the warm air and sunshine intensifies. Flowers bloom, the warm air seeps into your skin, and sunsets become immaculate sights. What better way to celebrate and appreciate the lovely weather than by grabbing some blankets, packing your favorite snacks and beverages, gathering…
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A Melancholic Reflection on Love and Closure: A Review on Liang Lawrence’s “Eulogy”
There’s a scene in every rom-com that feels familiar, even if we haven’t lived it ourselves. It’s when the girl (or main character) has just bared her soul, only to realize she was the only one truly listening. Whether she’s at home or on public transportation heading back, the weather has shifted from sunshine to…
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Exploring Personal Accountability: A Review of dee holt’s “make a move”
We often yield to these feelings, embracing the unpredictability of panic over the potential for newfound confidence. It’s this uncharted territory that Canadian pop singer Dee Holt navigates delicately in her latest single, “Make A Move.”
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martina’s march faves
As the year progresses at a somewhat alarming speed, I find moments of clarity on (almost) every New Music Friday. Clarity in the excitement that a new release brings me before even pressing play, clarity in the different emotions that a three-minute song can make me feel, and clarity in the constant reminder that I…
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Navigating Heartbreak: A Review of spiderblush’s “Big Deal”
“In the moments following a separation, there’s a pause that feels like time standing still, where emotions swirl and uncertainty hangs heavy in the air. It’s in this pause that we enter the space Spiderblush effortlessly captures, where we navigate the balance of acceptance and longing…”
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold
In a narrow alleyway in Tokyo, there is a café known as Funiculi Funicula. Here, patrons can embark on a journey to either the past or the future, provided they adhere to a strict set of rules. Only one seat in the café facilitates time travel, which becomes available when its usual occupant, a ghost,…
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hometown music series – delaware
The first state houses a population of just over one million people, less than most major cities. For clarification purposes, it’s worth noting that the ratio of chickens to humans in Delaware is 200:1. As far as venues go, there are boardwalk bandstands that book cover bands and some local artists every summer; the Freeman Arts…
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Hometown Music Series – Spartanburg, SC
Calling Spartanburg, South Carolina my hometown would be a little bit of a stretch. However, since moving here for college at the end of 2016, I’ve come to love this city as if it were my hometown. In the six years that I have lived here, I have had the pleasure of interacting with so…
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Bored of your music? We got you covered
Do you ever open your go-to music streaming app and feel lost in your own music library? I don’t know about you, but as much as I love listening to music and making playlists, I often find myself feeling burnt out by the sheer amount of musical content available to me. I end up feeling…
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its officially love season with Easha’s new ep “love letters”
EASHA’s latest ep release “Love Letters” is the embodiment of indie yearning at its finest. The latest addition to her coming-of-age repertoire, the three-song ep, explores the theme of love and its repetitive nature. “Love Letters” is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the illusions that often come with it. The EP…
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julia’s january faves
New releases for January is always a fun scavenger hunt. You get the chance to discover what era artists are coming into, setting the tone for future releases. To see the progress and arcs over their career is something I personally enjoy navigating. I think it also aligns with the new year and wanting to…
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Hometown Music Series — Northern California
Northern California, especially the Bay Area, is home to an incredibly diverse and vibrant music scene. A number of notable artists including Green Day, E-40, and Steve Miller Band all have roots in the Bay Area. From house shows to stadium concerts, to live music in the park across every genre imaginable, the Bay and…
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2024 Music Bingo Card
While everyone has been reminiscing about concerts past and favorite drops of 2023, I am fully past that point and onto complete delusions about what is to come in 2024. I’ve created an entire bingo card dedicated to my wishful thinking (see attached), but I’ll hit the highlights for you here. New NIKI album Since…
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