Tag: indie pop
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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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libra playlist
Welcome to Libra season, where elegance meets fairness, and diplomacy reigns supreme. As the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, the scales of balance swing into action, urging us all to find harmony in our lives. Ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty, this period encourages us to cultivate our sense of…
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A Deep Dive Into Hozier’s Album, Unreal Unearth
There are two things that I have a profound affection for: music and literature. Hozier skillfully and elegantly blends these two in his latest album, Unreal Unearth. Drawing inspiration from Dante’s Inferno, Hozier melds Dante’s odyssey through the Nine Circles of Hell with motifs of affection, heartbreak, and finding beauty in both darkness and light.…
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FIZZ- New Band, Familiar Faces
What do you get when you combine 4 of the UK and Ireland’s most talented musicians? A killer indie pop band! FIZZ is a newly formed supergroup consisting of Martin Luke Brown, Greta Isaac, Orla Gartland, and dodie! Their album Secret to Life is on its way, and they have given us four smash singles…
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august faves
August! The month of salty air, rusty doors, too-hot weather, and car rides to the beach. As someone who absolutely despises weather above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, I definitely have a mixed relationship with the month of August. However, the music releases last month have been more than extraordinary, reinvigorating my love of summer pop music.…
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leo playlist
It’s finally Leo season! Ruled by the sun and represented by lions, Leos radiate warmth, vibrant energy, and an undeniable sense of confidence. With a natural flair for leadership and a love for the spotlight, Leos often find themselves at the center of attention. They can command the room with their magnetic presence without issue.…
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eliza elliott “live in my brain” mixtape
eliza elliott is a singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, NYC. Her latest single, “Live in My Brain,” showcases her talent for crafting dreamy indie-pop music. Eliza’s music is ideal for a relaxing stroll in the park and captures the essence of laid-back city life. Drawing from her experiences of living in New York and her upbringing,…
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take a break with SISTRA – You’re a Lot
There comes a point in some relationships where you need to simply cut it off. The relationship has hit its end point, and all it’s doing now is draining you. “You’re a Lot” is the debut single from the band SISTRA. Sisters Sasha and Sylvie from the London, have made a stand-out song that you…
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Lost in Translation: The Translation
“Just like country in Nashville” it’s only Natural that Valley drops a new album that strips their hearts bare. Their sophomore album, Lost in Translation, continues their brilliant honesty and dreamy instrumentals. Valley classics and hidden gems tend to contain some of my favorite lyrics ever written. All four band members and their team put…
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Just Because – Sadie Jean
When it comes to navigating heartbreak, there is no easy fix. Sadie Jean, an artist from Orange County, California, does an impeccable job of capturing the wrestling that we often do when facing these situations in her new song, “Just Because.” Sadie has described this song as articulating “the space between holding on and letting…
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Lost in Translation in Columbus
If you have read my writer profile or seen it on the Daybreak Instagram stories, you know that the first artist on my favorites list is Valley. They’ve been on my list for the past 4 years and I finally got the chance to see them in concert at the Bluestone in Columbus, OH. Ontario…
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falling into you – wynona
So many eras are making their comeback in music, and I’ve been longing for the 90s Britpop era to have its spotlight again. Bringing back Britpop is UK duo, Wynona, consisting of Natalie and Rich. Wynona makes their comeback with “Falling Into You,” evoking a nostalgic feeling that leaves you in a trance. Throughout the…
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sophie holohan caffeinated corner
🎙️listen along here San Jose native Sophie Holohan lets all her thoughts go when creating music. The indie-pop singer-songwriter focuses on crafting lyrics and works of art that translate to an audience of overthinkers looking for what’s next. Growing up in Silicon Valley, Holohan was faced with many factors, such as academic pressure and a…
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ok – jeremy zucker
New Jersey native Jeremy Zucker does not hesitate to spill his guts as a music artist. The singer-songwriter and producer is the internet’s sad boy, with songs that gained popularity like “all the kids are depressed” and “comethru.” He began his career on SoundCloud, signed with Republic Records, and the rest is history. But, let’s…
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