independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Los Angeles artist Maya J'an recently released her debut EP blindfaith county. One of its standout tracks, "depends," pairs warm instrumentation with introspective songwriting as Maya explores uncertainty, self-reflection, and the emotional complexities of everyday life.
Los Angeles indie rock band Common People return with “Blue Eyes,” a fuzzy new single produced by Cage The Elephant co-founder Brad Shultz. The track arrives as the band continues expanding its touring profile with festival appearances, support dates with Young The Giant, and an upcoming free performance at the rocknite takeover of JBJ's on June 5 in Nashville.
Nathan Evans Fox's new album Heirloom draws from family history, working-class experience, and life in the modern South. Across twelve songs, the North Carolina-born songwriter blends personal storytelling with observations about faith, community, and the systems that shape the people and places we call home.
Max Aurora & The Southern Lights focus on what comes after the breakup on “How I Know It’s Right.” A tight, driving track that blends indie rock with a lighter pop-punk edge.
Kid Sistr lean into heavier territory on their new single “Maniac,” previewing the upcoming EP American Teenage Prophecy, due May 13. The Los Angeles trio bring grunge riffs and a sharp-edged anthemic chorus to the track, marking a shift in tone ahead of the release.
CS Hellmann shares “Don’t Let The Songbirds Cry,” a lo-fi, analog-driven single blending indie and psychedelic textures, recorded at Polychrome Ranch.
Elizabeth & The Catapult return with the new single “50/50,” a reflective track that captures the contradictions and emotional weight of everyday life. The song previews the upcoming album Responsible Friend, arriving April 3 via Compass Records. Elizabeth & The Catapult will also bring their intimate live show to Nashville on April 17 at Analog.
Fantastic Cat return with the new single “Don’t Let Go,” a tongue-in-cheek indie rock track that pushes back against modern songwriting clichés. The song previews the band’s upcoming album Cat Out Of Hell, arriving April 10 via Missing Piece Records. Fantastic Cat will also bring their harmony-driven live show to Nashville on April 23 at Row One.
Cornelia Murr shares the new single “Come Undone,” a patient and atmospheric track featuring harpist Céline Dessberg. The song arrives ahead of her “Last Run To The Center” spring tour in support of her 2025 album Run To The Center. The tour includes a Nashville stop on March 19 at Third Man Records.
Copenhagen-based singer-songwriter Elliot returns with the new single “hot but depressive,” an introspective indie-pop track that explores the tension between connection and self-sabotage. Built around warm guitar textures and reflective lyricism, the song examines the instinct to distance yourself from love before it gets too close.
