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.
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.
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.
Nashville-based alt-pop artist Lauren Presley returns with her latest single, “Potential,” a guitar-driven track that examines the emotional tension between hope and reality in relationships.
ROREY shares the raw bedroom pop single “Temporary Tragedy,” alongside a cinematic video exploring heartbreak, emotional fallout, and the process of reclaiming self-worth.
Edgehill lean into a more immediate indie-rock groove on “Love To Go,” an early fan favorite tied to their debut album Ode To The Greyhouse.
Chicago’s Brigitte Calls Me Baby sharpen their focus on “Slumber Party,” a tightly paced single shaped by life on the road. Anchored by steady percussion, urgent guitar lines, and Wes Leavins’ controlled vocal delivery, the track dwells on isolation and rumination, carrying echoes of The Smiths’ emotional weight and the sharp immediacy of The Strokes, while reflecting the band’s instinct-first approach to writing ahead of their sophomore album, "Irreversible."
Sylvia Rose Novak’s “Want To Play” pairs distinctive vocals with a familiar mid-90s alternative rock undercurrent, giving the song a sense of recognition without leaning on nostalgia.
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.
