independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
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.
Tristen, Medium Build, Phantogram x Whethan, and Ruen Brothers lead this week’s Fresh Finds From East of 8th update. From brooding alt-pop to genre-bending Americana, these four tracks explore memory, identity, and the creative process through distinct sonic lenses. Stream the full playlist to hear what’s new!
Fresh Finds From East of 8th is back with new tracks from Kashena Sampson, Smokey Brights, Die Spitz, Lydia Luce, and Queen Anne. From psychedelic folk to cinematic pop, this roundup highlights a wide range of indie sounds. Hear them all on the East of 8th playlist!
Summer may be packed with festivals, but there’s plenty of new music offstage too. We’ve added fresh tracks from Haley Ganis, Pleasure Pill, Olivia Dean, Charlotte Boin, and Bex Lindsey to the East of 8th Spotify Playlist — a mix of indie-pop, alt-rock, and Britpop revival you won’t want to miss.
Nashville’s The New Tropics continue building momentum with “Wildflower,” a bright indie rock track blending breezy vocals and melodic charm. Inspired by growing pains and self-acceptance, the song offers a glimpse of what’s to come on their upcoming EP, due out in August 2025.
Dreamy neon and soulful vocals collide in Nardia’s new single “Is It You.” The Melbourne singer blends blues roots with modern R&B as the retro-diner video blurs reality and fantasy, setting the tone for her upcoming album Own Every Scar, arriving in July.
Daisy the Great’s upcoming album, The Rubber Teeth Talk promises catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, The lead single, “Ballerina,” delves into the unattainable ideals of perfection, showcasing the band’s unique sound and thoughtful storytelling. Check out the song in our playlist spotlight!
Our Bonnaroo 2025 artist preview series is here to help guide you through the 150+ musical acts playing this year's festival! Today we look at DOPE LEMON who recently released a new single, “Electric Green Lambo,” leading up to a full album that's expected to drop on May 9!
FEATURED PLAYLIST ARTIST: DREAMSTRUCK: Dreamstruck, a dream pop duo from Copenhagen, bring us their single "Moon." Members Karen Krogshøj and Jonas Struck blend haunting melodies with emotional depth, creating a sound that is both intimate and expansive.
