Mou – “Medicate” Australian act Mou is one of our most treasured acts of ’21. The thoughtful act is the brainchild of one songwriter, which is impressive given the layers of sonic goodness. It is described as “electronic post indie folk”, and surprisingly, …
Category: Indie Pop
Ruby Jones is Our New Favorite Songwriter
Ruby Jones – “The Woman Who Loves You” We are utterly captivated by Ruby Jones. Her ability to weave genres while still crafting something breathtakingly original, is outstanding. On “The Woman Who Loves You”, Jones shows off an Americana songwriting heart, while still …
Flora Cash Remember Their Childhood
Flora Cash – “A Good Childhood” Flora Cash are currently riding a hot streak of creativity. Weaving tight electro elements, their latest track is a little more quirky than what is typical. The track shows their creativity as well as their surplus of …
Three intriguing tracks to explore unique textures in indie pop music
Jillette Johnson – “Daddy Dopamine”-I adore this song; it sounds really good, feels really good, and has a powerful (much needed) message. It puts me in the mind of Bo Burnham a bit in critiquing modern society’s reliance on technology and the dopamine …
Justin Hulsey Roars Back on “Suddenly Sunshine”
We have a long history with enigmatic songwriter Justin Hulsey. His music has been with us since the infant days of Ear to the Ground, and like our site, his music has matured. On his latest album, due out later this month, the …
Three trendy indie pop tracks that you can’t wait to share with your best friends
HOAX – “Goldeneyes”-The groove on this track hits so undeniably well, it could make the stiffest of non-musical people move. The atmospheric mix feels really good. When I listen to this song, I feel like I should be in a trendy apartment vibing …
3 Of Our Favorite Rising Songwriters
Orly Raquel – “Chaos and Bones” Orly Raquel is one of our favorite artists currently. Her ability to compel listeners into her own expertly crafted sonic space, is rare. The enigmatic songstress shows a slow burning seduction on “Chaos and Bones”. The track …
Three indie pop tunes you didn’t know you needed in your life, but you do
Slomo Casino – “Marshmallow”-If this was the first song you ever heard in the “indie pop” genre, you’d have a pretty good indication of what it’s about. Does it feel good? YES! Does it have some upbeat rock elements? YES! Does it have …
3 Unclassifiable Tracks Unlike Anything Else
DYGL – “Half of Me” This gives us all sorts of feels. The styles of rock are well blended while still being freshly original. It definitely has a ’90’s vibe, with damn singable lyrics reminiscent of Blink 182. This might be a strange …
Must Hear Songwriter Tomo Shines “Before the Dawn”
Tomo – “Before the Dawn” There is a stripped back spirit to this songwriter that is absolutely compelling. We lean on every line crafted by Tomo and on “Before the Dawn”, we have never heard him better. The emotive vulnerability is one of …
