independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Charlie Abbott’s “See U Again” taps into straight-up rock urgency, pairing a furious opening riff with a loose, first-take recording approach that brings East of 8th’s playlist back to its local rock roots.
Peter Matthew Bauer, known for his work with The Walkmen, shares “Gold Paint for Blue Skies,” a new indie rock single featuring Matt Barrick and Henri Cash.
NYC artist Bree-on-uh expands her dark-pop world with “ur no angel,” a slow-burning track built on atmosphere, clarity, and emotional weight.
In our Alison Wonderland Ghost World review, we explore the album’s balance of melodic EDM, hard-hitting bass, and the dual creative forces driving her latest release.
Texas indie-pop band Voxtrot returns with “Fighting Back,” the lead single from their upcoming album Dreamers in Exile, and will bring the new material to Nashville's The Basement East on April 15. The track revives the band’s melodic drive while introducing darker, synth-forward textures.
Finnish electropop duo Sin Cos Tan return with “Cutting Losses,” the first single from their upcoming album "Greed" and their debut release with Helsinki label All That Plazz. The track introduces a brighter, rhythmic direction while keeping the duo’s signature emotional clarity.
Happy Landing’s new single “Come On South” blends folk-rock storytelling with orchestral lift. Here’s our latest spotlight.
Ellie Goulding’s new single “Destiny” brings a calm, atmospheric shift to her catalog. We break down the production, tone, and why it earned a spot on our playlist.
Our latest Fresh Finds From East of 8th roundup features six standout new releases spanning alt-pop, indie rock, and modern folk. Hear Arts Fishing Club’s electrifying “Some Kind of Dangerous,” Aubrie Sellers’ sharp-edged “Villain of the Week,” Ruby Jones’ cinematic “Bad Ideas,” Keni Titus’ introspective “off day,” Henry Thompson’s heartfelt “Already Gone,” and Mylo Bybee’s soaring “Time Machine.”
Explore new alt-pop, indie, and rock tracks in Fresh Finds From East of 8th October 2025, featuring Charlotte Sands, Common People, Magic Wands, Ferguson, Friendship Commanders, and Scarlet Nicole. Stream all six songs now on our Fresh Finds playlist.
