Category: indie
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avoid the news — Hana Eid
Whether you are currently going through a friend breakup or know the feeling of having gone through one, indie rock singer-songwriter Hana Eid knows the feeling all too well and discusses it in her newest single “Avoid the News”.
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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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Faye Webster and Lil Yachty Join Forces for the Playful “Lego Ring”
Faye Webster and Lil Yachty are ringing in 2024 with their collaborative single, “Lego Ring.” The ethereal charm of Webster’s soft voice blends seamlessly with Lil Yachty’s distorted sound, creating an exciting, psychedelic-rock atmosphere. The interplay of their vocals take centerstage in this song, overshadowing the straightforward and repetitive instrumentation but enhancing the slowed down,…
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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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capricorn playlist
Hello, hello! Happy holidays, and welcome to Capricorn season! I hope everyone is having fun and spreading the holiday cheer, because we are now transitioning into the determined and ambitious spirit of the Capricorn. During this time, the disciplined nature of Capricorn takes center stage, encouraging us to set meaningful goals, embrace responsibility, and cultivate…
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mxmtoon’s plum blossom (revisited)
Watching mxmtoon grow both into herself and her music these past five years has been no short of a treat. 23-year-old Maia has been making music under the name mxmtoon since 2017, and released her debut EP plum blossom on December 7th, 2018. To mark the 5 year anniversary, she decided to go back into…
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fifteen songs for finals season
With finals season quickly approaching, maintaining focus while studying and listening to music can be challenging. Here are my recommendations for fifteen songs for this finals season from indie pop to R&B and beyond.
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November Favorites
By Megan Bliek November has been a month of discovery. I discovered a lot of new music and expanded my music taste into jazz–something I never thought would happen. I’m hoping my playlist somewhat makes sense, although I make no promises. Honorable mention this month goes to Lexie Liu’s “delulu,” which I wanted to include,…
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sagittarius playlist
Happy Thanksgiving Eve…but more importantly, welcome to Sagittarius season! I think it’s incredibly fitting that this year’s Sag season begins on one of the biggest going-out nights of the year. They’re adventurous, extremely outgoing, and always on the move to find the next best thing to participate in. It seems as if it’s almost like…
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separate ways – eyedress ft. the marías
If there’s a particular genre of music I truly devour, it is cosmic-sounding heartbreak songs. I have a deep affection for soulful guitar riffs, twinkling keys and synths, and heart-wrenching lyrics. Finding musical satisfaction in this musical niche has been elusive lately, but Eyedress and The Marías exceeded my expectations with their collaborative single, “Separate…
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the japanese house live at webster hall
Waiting in line to get into the venue, you can hear the mumbles of excitement within the groups of people all eager to show up early. Webster Hall is a legendary venue with acts from all different backgrounds and genres. To a sold out crowd, The Japanese House gave us all a show we’ll all…
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I Adore You, yebba’s Waterfall
One of my favorite pastimes is watching videos of people tap glitter-filled brushes from a few feet above the camera. The sparkles float down in slow motion, and it looks like you’re entering a portal to another universe. That’s what Yebba’s “Waterfall (I Adore You)” feels like to me. Backed by light percussion, the song…
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October Favorites
October has been good to me so far (despite the overall vibe of this playlist), and I have chosen to highlight some songs I have gotten to see live this month. If you haven’t heard any of these before, I highly recommend. Unfortunately, I do not believe in a coherent playlist, so my apologies to…
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scorpio playlist
Happy (almost) Halloween! There is nothing more fitting than the start of Scorpio season lingering so close to the witchy and spooky holiday. Symbolized by the mystifying Scorpion, this astrological season encourages us to delve deep into the recesses of our emotions, desires, and psyche. It’s a time of introspection, passion, and unearthing hidden truths.…
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Lennie Rayen Caffeinated Corner
Lennie Rayen, 22-year-old singer/songwriter from Toronto, is making waves with her gentle voice and heartwrenching lyricism. Her craft for songwriting is outstanding, which comes as no surprise since she started writing music at a young age. She debuted in 2021 with her single, “Me & You,” and has amassed a pretty decent following since then.…
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