Tag: indie
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Modus Operandi – Juan Wauters & Frankie Cosmos
Uruguayan singer/songwriter Juan Wauters teams up with the soft spoken Frankie Cosmos on “Modus Operandi,” the second single off of Wauters’ forthcoming album, Wandering Rebel. “Modus Operandi” is a gentle and oddly comforting musing about NYC transplant culture and is accompanied by a fantastic music video where the two roam around large, tourist driven areas…
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aries artists to get you through the season
Aries season is almost over, but don’t let that get you down! We’ve compiled a list of our top five Aries artists, and a deep dive to explain how the stars influence their music. 1. Audrey Nuna – April 2 – R&B, pop, trap, and hip-hop Audrey Nuna’s skillful ability to weave R&B, pop, trap,…
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sweetly – jake brewer
New York based singer-songwriter Jake Brewer has spread his wings even further this year. At only 22 years-old, he has released an album, Boys Do Cry, and an EP, What Love Did to Me. In addition to music, Brewer is a founder of FRNDLY media, a host of a podcast, and a recent TedX speaker.…
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know you better – ky abe
Based out of Southern California, Ky Abe is an indie-pop trio consisting of lead singer, Ky, and producers Theo and Kian. Over the past three years producing and writing music from their bedroom studio, Ky Abe has crafted their unique sound, drawing inspiration from a fusion of electronic, indie, and pop music. Their latest release,…
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V – unknown mortal orchestra
I first started listening to New Zealand based indie group Unknown Mortal Orchestra when I was about sixteen. Their 2015 release, Multi-Love, was one of my first exposures to the idiosyncrasies of production: how live instrumentation can be warped whilst still maintaining an authentic sound. Consisting of frontman Ruban Nielson, bassist Jacob Portrait, and drummer…
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afterlife – juliana madrid
Dallas artist Juliana Madrid’s latest release, ‘Afterlife,’ encapsulates whimsy pop existentialism. Her approach to crafting her sound is similar to label-mates; Christine and the Queens, Charlie XCX, and Tove Lo, to name but a few. Juliana’s sound is undoubtedly inspired by those who have come before her, but her individualistic approach to making music results…
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Mina Okabe releases her new ep, “Spinning Around”
In her EP, Spinning Around, Danish-Japanese pop singer Mina Okabe showcases her warm vocals and dreamy pop sound. Using experiences such as heartbreak, self-reflection, and good adventures as examples, Mina’s stories are meant to relate to her audience on an emotional level. In addition to its easygoing and dreamy vibe, the EP serves as an…
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nothing in particular – afternoon bike ride
Canadian trio Afternoon Bike Ride could be described as a low-key supergroup; all three members established themselves as musicians in their respective genres prior to forming the band. Made up of Lia Kurihara (lia), David Tanton (tender spring) and Éloi Le Blanc-Ringuette (Thomas White), Afternoon Bike Ride deliver refined emotional storytelling through a lens of…
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love you later – are you gonna care when i die?
Love You Later, also known to some as Lexi Aviles, is soon to be your new favorite indie-pop artist. Originally from Orange County, California, she now calls Nashville, Tennessee her home. “Are You Gonna Care When I Die?” is the second single ahead of her upcoming EP, From The Window Seat, out May 5th. The…
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radiohead – nightly
Nightly (with enthusiasm)!! This Nashville-based alternative pop band consists of members Johnathan Capeci, Joey Beretta, and Nicholas Sainato. Popular songs like “the movies” and “Twenty Something” show vulnerability in love and in life and breaks down the complexities of relationships. In an interview, Capeci said one of his “favorite things to do is [drive] home…
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aries playlist
Aries season is now upon us. It’s time to be passionate about all the things you love and not be ashamed about it. As a fire sign, Aries are confident and domineering, but also possess relentless determination. Don’t be afraid to go after what you want, and most importantly–remember there is no such thing as…
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searows caffeinated corner
Alec Duckart, also known as “searows” is a folk artist from Portland, OR. Starting off with covers of Phoebe Bridgers on TikTok in 2020, Alec started creating his own sound with his debut album “Guard Dog”. The music of Searows is based on stories from his lives and has a melancholic and acoustic feel. Throughout…
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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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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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