Category: indie
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kaleah lee
In late January on a Monday night, I had the chance to speak with Vancouver native Kaleah Lee on a zoom call. Though soft spoken, Lee made it easy to talk to her – it was like making a new friend. Kaleah Lee is one of our chosen Emerging Artists and someone we feel deserves…
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the secret history – a playlist deep dive
“I suppose at one time in my life I might have had any number of stories, but now there is no other. This is the only story I’ll be able to tell.” Written by Donna Tartt, The Secret History swiftly became one of the best novels I have read to date. I’ll admit, it’s a…
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olive klug caffeinated corner
A magical upcoming album from Olive Klug will bring back childhood memories of playing in magical worlds and feeling carefree. Coming from Oregon, their aesthetic is almost camp counselor-like while simultaneously blending folk with rock. Olive is releasing tracks from their upcoming album, establishing themselves as a folk artist to watch. “Coming of Age” and…
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it’ll be (video game song) – lauren juzang
If you’re not familiar with singer/songwriter Lauren Juzang, now is the time to make yourself acquainted. Originally from Tarzana, California, Juzang is currently attending Syracuse University as a student in the Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries. Following up her 2022 single, “Yeehoo!,” Juzang is back with the release of a heartbreaking, yet way-too-relatable…
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love spells mixtape
A song that makes you feel nostalgic A song from your favorite artist of all time 2. Pirouette by Chiiild A sad song you listen to in every mood 3. Destruction by Vlad Holiday your favorite song from a soundtrack 4. Let My Baby Stay by Amandla Stenberg from the Everything, Everything soundtrack a song…
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glue song – beabadoobee
You must have heard of bedroom pop sensation beabadoobee. If you haven’t, you are totally missing out. As a Filipino-British singer-songwriter riding the alternative/indie wave, Bea truly puts her heart into her music. In her interview with i-D, we see she is just a girl living in this world like the rest of us —…
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pisces playlist
Happy Pisces season! As a water sign and the last zodiac sign, Pisces carry the weight of an entire life cycle as they collect all of the lessons and experiences of the other eleven signs. Because of this, Pisces are usually described as emotional, imaginative, but also charming and sometimes aloof. When making this playlist,…
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blondshell caffeinated corner
Blondshell the indie rock revival. Born and raised in New York City, Sabrina Teitelbaum moved to Los Angeles for music school in 2015. Entering USC’s Pop Program, she was swept into a context where the brooding pop legacies of Lorde and Lana Del Rey reigned. She dropped out after two years, but while there studied…
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come over and love me – love spells
Love Spells is a rising indie artist based in Houston, Texas. Born and raised in HTX, they make music for lovers and romantics alike. Their latest single “Come Over and Love Me” lulls you into a dreamy void of l-o-v-e. On the border of dream pop, you can catch hushed vocals and effects like reverb…
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the song of achilles – a playlist deep dive
“In the darkness, two shadows, reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet, and light spills in a flood like a hundred golden urns pouring out of the sun.” It’s been nearly a year since I’ve read The Song of Achilles, and to this day, that passage never fails to make me cry. I…
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the walters caffeinated corner
Formed in 2014, The Walters is an indie pop band originally from Chicago, IL. The Walters are composed of Luke Olson (lead singer), Walter Kosner (lead guitarist), MJ Tirabassi (guitarist and vocalist), Danny Wells (bassist), and Charlie Ekhaus (drummer). In 2014, they released their first EP, Songs For Dads, along with two other singles, “Hunk…
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Aquarius playlist
Happy Aquarius season! Aquarians are the water-bearing air sign, known for their intelligence, uniqueness, and independence. When making this playlist, I decided to play around with the stereotype that an Aquarius is “alien-like” or seemingly obsessed with space. As a fellow Aquarius, I have not particularly related to the stereotype, but what I do truly…
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burning love letters – april june
Based in the EU, alternative/indie artist april june wears her heart on her sleeve. She gives young love nostalgia with casual undertones of angst. Also known as Victoria, her genre is with the likes of bedroom pop sensations like Clairo and beabadoobee. Her latest single, “burning love letters” delivers how loneliness feels with heartbreak. Reminiscing…
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