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.
Playlist Addition Spotlight: Ellie Goulding – “Destiny”
Fresh Finds From East of 8th – October 2025: Six Standout New Releases
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.
Fresh Finds: Medium Build, Tristen, Phantogram & More
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: Kashena Sampson, Die Spitz & More
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!
New Music Roundup: 5 Artists You Shouldn’t Miss (June 2025)
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.
GIRL TONES: “BLAME” | NEW MUSIC + VIDEO
Girl Tones, the high-energy indie rock duo of sisters Kenzie and Laila, continue their momentum with their latest single “Blame,” a track that explores conflict, pride, and vulnerability. Produced by Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant, the song blends emotional depth with raw energy. The spirited video, filmed at Nashville’s Dive Motel, captures the duo’s chemistry and sense of fun. Girl Tones hit the road with Silversun Pickups this summer, including a stop at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl on July 25.
THE NEW TROPICS: “WILDFLOWER” — NEW MUSIC
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.
BEE BLACKWELL: “LALALA” — NEW MUSIC + DIY VIDEO
Austin alt-rocker Bee Blackwell shares “LALALA,” a dreamy and emotionally layered lead single from her upcoming EP Nine Lives, out June 20. Recorded at Sonic Ranch and self-produced, the track blends soft harmonies, introspective themes, and a swirling emotional climax rooted in past connection.
NARDIA: NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO: “IS IT YOU”
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.
PLAYLIST SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: CHARMER – “BLUE JAY”
Michigan’s Charmer returns with “Blue Jay,” a gripping new single from their upcoming album Downpour. Blending melodic grit with emotional weight, the track captures the quiet intensity of a moment that changed everything.
