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Nat Vazer – “Higher Places”

June 15, 2020

Kick back and chill hard to this latest jam from Melbourne act Nat Vazer. “Higher Places” is a super sunny indie rocker made for sunny drives to the beach with the wind blowing through your hair. Full of twinkly guitars, summery vibes, and just enough warble to impress fans all the way from Demarco to Alvvays. This one is a secret earworm – check it out below, peep the whole album on Bandcamp, or check out Nat’s whole discog on Spotify. Is This Offensive And Loud? by Nat Vazer

Andrea Franz – “Running Back”

June 15, 2020

Here’s a sunny one with a hint of somberness from Southern California artist Andrea Franz. “Running Back” has everything you’d be looking for from a sadpop jam – splashes of synth, bouncy bass, and sad-adjacent lyrics. Fans of Hazel English or Alvvays will definitely pick up on what Franz has been putting down… Check out the music video below before swinging by her Spotify – we think you’ll become one of her monthly listeners!

Kristian Grostad – “Feels Lighter”

June 15, 2020

Digging this indie rocker from Norwegian singer/songwriter Kristian Grostad. “Feels Lighter” is an upbeat and urgent jam that reminds us fondly of the indie rock generated in the mid-aughts. Elements of baroque pop poke through here, fleshing out the urgent guitar and bass strumming with splashes of synth, piano, and other orchestral flourishes. Check this one out below and be sure to add it to your Spotify playlist if you’re digging it. Nordic Records International · Kristian Grostad – Feels Lighter

Space Lungs – “I’m Like A Waterfall At Night”

June 10, 2020

We’re digging this eclectic one from Denver solo act Space Lungs – “I’m Like A Waterfall At Night” is full of surprising twists and turns. Big guitar riffing, blue notes, mood changes, genre bending, and a soothing bedroom production is just some of the appeal here. Combining elements of indie rock, psychedelics, and straight up summery pop music, every 20 seconds here feels like a sparkly twist and turn here. Check it out below. If you like what you hear? Check it out on Spotify too. I’m Like a Waterfall at Night by Space Lungs

Isanna – “Moshpit of Emotions”

June 9, 2020

We’re grooving on this slowburning slice of darkpop from Isanna. “Moshpit of Emotions” feels like a Phantogram song with a bit more sultry shadow to it. Full of spaced-out instrumentals, super subtle vocals, and big bass vibes, “Emotions” is sure to please fans of LORDE and Sylvan Esso alike. Be sure to stick around for her to say “bitches ain’t shit.” Check out the visually stunning music video below before swinging by her Spotify.

Savannah King – “Sweetest Dream”

June 9, 2020

Alt-folk artist Savannah King recently released a new three-song EP, featuring lead single “Sweetest Dream.” On “Dream,” King’s lilting vocals sit atop a tune that feels alt country, indie folk, and adult contemporary all at once. At just over five minutes, this one feels like a nostalgic journey, almost like the song’s subject matter, inspired by a brief stay in the scenic Utah desert. There are hints of sadness and hope in this one, best experienced for yourself. Check it out below. Savannah’s latest release, Moab, is available now via Bandcamp and Spotify. Moab by Savannah King

Alois – “German Oak”

June 9, 2020

We think you should check out this jam from Swiss quintet Alois. “German Oak” is a stunning slice of dark artpop, full of staccato percussion, bleating flashes of synth, and stuttering percussive rhythms. It’s all pulled together by a vocal melody that’s simultaneously haunting, yet soothing. Fans of Phoenix, M83, or Metronomy will dig this one for sure – check it out below. Their latest album, Azul, is available now via Bandcamp. Azul by Alois

The Moving Stills – “Your Standards”

June 8, 2020

“Your Standards” is a squiggly new single from Australian quartet The Moving Stills. “Standards” is something of an evolution for these guys – stepping away from their raucous garage rock roots into something nuanced, pop-oriented, and synth-tinged. Between the tight mix and Demarco-esque bedroom vibes, we think “Standards” is bound to be your next not-so-guilty pleasure. Check it out below before swinging by their Spotify. Sureshaker Music · The Moving Stills – ‘Your Standards’

Yune – “Running Down The Hourglass”

June 8, 2020

We’re digging this spiraling indie rocker from Danish quintet Yune. “Running Down The Hourglass” is a subtle maelstrom of swirling guitars, left-field atmospherics, and vocals that whirl in and out of everything dexterously. “Running” has a mysterious haze to it, but the quintet still makes every effort to stuff their music full of ear-pleasing nuance. We think you’ll like this one – check out the official music video below.

Coast Off – “Unpredictable”

June 7, 2020

Here’s a sweet, synthy one from Cincinnati’s Coast Off. “Unpredictable’s” origins are a common story – a bass player starts writing his own songs, realizes he doesn’t need anyone else to hold him back, and starts crushing it. This one is bedroomy, but put together well, pairing pleasant vocals with wispy synth licks and a simple, driving rhythm section. This is just the beginning for Coast Off – get started with “Unpredictable” below. Coast Off · Unpredictable

Cloud Mind – “Choker”

June 1, 2020

We’re feeling (willingly) haunted by this latest jam from Netherlands act Cloud Mind. With early Modest Mouse-meets-Elliott Smith vibes, a certain darkness is palpable in “Choker.” Cloud Mind is actually the alter ego for musician/producer Abel de Grefte, whose songs were inspired by powerful conversations about how different people perceive the world… We think this one is best experienced for yourself. Check out this slowcore gem below before you add it to your Spotify playlist. Revanche Records · Cloud Mind – Choker

BESTMAN – “August”

June 1, 2020

Big, 80s vibes from this upbeat jam by BESTMAN. “August” was practically made for late-night drives with the top down. We love that this one unashamedly pairs a driving synthy bass line with an excellent, 2020 mix treatment. With 80s flavor and flourishes all over the place, this one would sit as comfortably on a shelf next to Eddie Money as it would with M83. Check it out below, but BESTMAN has lots more to offer – check them out on Spotify. August by BESTMAN

The Rad Trads – “99 in October”

May 27, 2020

Just in time for summer – here’s a fun one from Brooklyn’s The Rad Trads. “99 in October” is a horn-tinged indie rocker that could sit comfortably on a shelf next to any modern rock radio act. Big la-da-da chants accompany tongue-in-cheek lyrics about a neverending summer fling (that extends into… you guessed it… October). Either way, this is a sunny summer jam for fans of Young the Giant, Grouplove, or Hollerado – check it out below The Rad Trads · 99 in October

Similar Kind – “Too Happy”

May 27, 2020

Connecticut quintet Similar Kind have written an eerily relatable indie popper here with “Too Happy.” With squiggly and airy music reminiscent of Alvvays or TOPS, “Happy” attacks the dichotomy of either being way too happy or way too sad – but never really hitting that coveted balance. We love the juxtaposition of cripplingly sad lyrics with the sunny, swirly indie pop backbone. Check this one out below and be sure to support via Bandcamp if you’re digging it. Too Happy by Similar Kind

Silverbacks – “Muted Gold”

May 27, 2020

Silverbacks nailed it on this latest, groovy jam, “Muted Gold.” This Irish quintet wrote a real slapper – “Muted Gold” is a simmering indie rocker with a shuffling (but urgent) drum beat, a big groovy bassline, spastic guitar flourishes, and great male/female vocals. We’re especially fond of their “behind-the-scenes” style video, which showcases the five-piece having lots of fun to the tune of their own music. “Muted Gold” is a journey that evolves across its four-and-a-half minute runtime; we think fans of Foals, Beck, or Bombay Bicycle Club will love this – check it out below or at any of the helpful links here.