Tag: indie
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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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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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honey – Samia
Samia Najimy Finnerty, known primarily by her stage name, ‘Samia,’ has spent the past 5 years ascending the ranks of indie notoriety. The Nashville-based singer/songwriter has her story weaving down to fine art, with contemporary rock and folk influences bleeding into her sophomore release, ‘honey.’ The album has moments of light, shade, and inescapable depth.…
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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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