independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
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.
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.
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.
