So, funny story about this track. It was a SubmitHub submission, but when we first heard it we remembered hearing Gartland’s name somewhere. How do I know her? Hmm… *clicks play* “OH MY WORD she sounds a lot like Dodie Clark and I …
Tag Archives: Indie pop
Jenny Kern and the Little EP that Most Definitely Could and WILL.
March 1, 2019. Put it in your calendar. It marks the release date of this debut EP and it makes me so beyond excited to dig deeper into the captivating Jenny Kern. The EP is full of texture, nuance, and genuine talent. It’s …
This is a hit! Mariya Stokes – “Hands on my body” is the feel-good pop song the world needs right now
The day that I heard “Hands on my body” by Mariya Stokes I sent my co-editor Matt Simon a note that said “I found a huge hit.” I immediately started contacting Stokes on social media because I am so excited for this track. …
Indie pop done right – February 2019
Lane Simkins – “Cycles”-There’s so much light and space in this track that makes it incredible. The lyrics are philosophical and maybe even a bit existential. The central premise of working really had to break a negative cycle in your life is really …
Indie rock and indie pop hidden gems – January 2019
Superheart – “Talk About It”-I can hear the criticisms now “how is this a hidden gem? It has over 2000 plays!” That’s how. It only has 2000 some plays when it should have hundreds of thousands. Seriously this band, this groove, this chill …
A variety playlist for early January 2019
James Smith – “Tell Me That You Love Me”-Since this track has over 3 million plays you might be thinking it’s not very “indie,” but we still want to support this kind of music. The vocal is outstanding and the easy going songwriting …
One Last Great Playlist for 2018
Calembour – “Yours and Mine”-There’s a gentleness to this song that speaks to me deeply. I think the easy comparison is Mumford and Sons, but really the sound stands on its own. The intimacy in the lyrics work really well with the captivating …
Indie pop rock – Get your sing-a-long pants on!
Whyte Tygers – “Don’t Hesitate” -The feel good vibes of this track are just more than I can bear. It’s a song that will have you oohing and ahhing with it on first listen. It’s about the need to take life seriously enough …
Ear-catching and genre-bending new music
8 Graves – “Bury Me Low” -We try really hard not to judge a band by its name or branding, but honestly when we saw “8 Graves” we figured it was some sort of death metal. Instead, the sound has this experimental vibe …
Five Need-to-know Indie Pop Acts
Ida Rose – “Talk About Myself” -Maybe I’m just one of those smarmy media types, but I don’t usually have trouble talking about myself. Yet at the same time, I find Rose’s lyrics here about social anxiety quite familiar. As an introvert, this …
