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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!
This update to the East of 8th Spotify Playlist features new songs from The Drives, Saint Social, Helena Hallberg, and brother bird! Step inside and learn more about each artist!
We've added new music the East of 8th Music Blog's playlist including The Strumbellas, Sabrina Song, Blair Lee, Ron Pope, and Imogen Clark!
The East of 8th Spotify Playlist is back with exciting additions for 2024. From scorching indie rock to psychedelic exploration, the playlist now includes artists like Levitation Room, Tom Collins, Mimosa, BenBen, Lana Nauphal, Tyler Ramsey, and Savanna Leigh. Connect with the artists and enjoy the curated music.
Our update to the East of 8th playlist includes songs from Spirit Award, Thunderstorm Artis, Tennis, Tigercub, Louise Burns, and Paris Ray!
New additions to the East of 8th Spotify Playlist including Southern Avenue, The Slang, The High Loves, New Wolves, and Welcome Center! Learn more about these new tracks!
Any good playlist merges a bunch of music genres so you never know what to expect. The 8 x 8th Playlist was created to bring together everything from indie rock to baroque pop. Good music is good music no matter how you define it. We were particularly blessed with the releases this week as the... Continue Reading →
Technology is so awesome - until it's not. As I sit here with a strained neck, eyes bleary from staring at my computer screen, sore wrists, and the inability to get away from the constant barrage of information which wreaks havoc on my emotions on a daily basis (which is totally my fault as I... Continue Reading →
