TENDER – “Machine”
Electropop duo TENDER touch on the at times destructive nature of relationships in their latest single “Machine.” Flatmates Dan Cobb and James Cullen found their start in 2015 as a London bedroom pop experiment designed to fight the inorganic structure of big name...
Astrothrone – “All Sun No Summer”
London alt-pop duo Astrothrone take on brooding psychedelia with the video for their track “All Sun No Summer.” Contrary to some of their previous discography, this latest work delves into the infirmity of electropop while still maintaining some of their patented...
Cape Francis – “Olly”
Cape Francis released his second song “Olly,” in between work on his debut album Falling Into Pieces, due out on September 22nd via Sleep Well Records. Cape Francis’ first song “Iditarod," has experience success reaching #7 on HypeMachine's Popular Chart and is...
Divorce Rate – “#1 Fan”
Indie rock/punk trio Divorce Rate dropped their new single “#1 Fan” off their debut self-titled EP. “1# Fan” is the first song the Minneapolis-based group wrote together. The song pertains to someone cutting off all communication to a loved one and never offering any...
Teenage Wildlife – “You”
Houston-based Teenage Wildlife released “You,” coinciding with the release of their self-titled EP, which came out in August. The band serves as a collaboration between artists Derek Silva and Nader Ibrahim. “You” dives deep into the realm of indie dream-pop, with...
NOTNO – “Body feat. Freda James”
The 80s have never been dead, and NOTNO is proving it. Conjuring images of pink and teal windbreakers, neon signs, and big hair, "Body" is all 80s, combining blown-out percussion samples, swirly reverb, and retro synth pads. Freda James adds a flirty, female touch to...
White Kite – “Past Life”
Brewing up a sweet blend of moody alt rock and groove-driven nudisco, London trio White Kite set the scene for their new single “Past Life.” The track brings in a whole host of influences from blues guitar lines to house electronics, leaving an impression that’s as...
The Nanos – “Two For You One For Me”
L.A. indie rock trio The Nanos blend height of punk vigor with pop adaptability in their single “Two For You One For Me.” The track takes shape with bright synth lines, nimble drum tracks, animated vocals, and clear-cut rhythm guitar to hold it all together. Their...
Born Joy Dead – “Sinkhole Holiday”
Brisbane-based Born Joy Dead released the first single Sinkhole Holiday,” off their sophomore EP, Throw us in the Fire, due out in October of 2017. The band is planning on a Fall headline run of eastern Australia with performances in Brisbane, Wollongong, Sydney and...
Rare Monk – “Devil’s Trill”
Portland’s Rare Monk recently released their debut full-length album this summer, with their single “Devil’s Trill” at the forefront. After some significant lineup changes and an evolving band ethos, the four indie rockers stand ready to pour their hearts out with...
The Vryll Society – “Shadow Of A Wave”
Psych rock rising stars The Vryll Society keep the good times rolling with their new single “Shadow Of A Wave.” The Liverpool five-piece have gotten a lot of buzz from the BBC and beyond in the UK, and it seems to be as good a time as ever to make their big break...
Prism Tats – “Used To Be Cool”
ANTI-records means business with this next one... "Used To Be Cool" is one hell of a jam from raucous rocker, Prism Tats. Tats is a one-man-band who injects the spirit of rock n' roll into his garage-fueled jams. We're picking up notes of rock legends like David...
Best Behavior – “Say”
For the frontman of Best Behavior, Alex Gruenburg, pop has always been an indulgence. The band’s latest single, “Say,” is all about giving in to that guilty pleasure and embracing what you love. The foursome was drawn together by an affinity for eclecticism, bringing...
Plastic Picnic – “Berkeley”
The Brooklyn transplants in Plastic Picnic serve up their best cinematic indie rock with their single “Berkeley.” This track is at the forefront of the band’s debut EP, set for release this fall. Combining soaring 80’s guitar lines, dreamy falsetto, and some soulful...
Camino 84 – “Sounds Fake But OK (ft. Sidney Gish)”
Groovy! If you're a fan of nu-disco or songs that make you want to dance, we seriously recommend "Sound Fake But OK" by wunderkind Camino 84. A notably discoish beat and bass line form the spine of this track, featuring the tasteful vocal stylings of Sidney Gish. We...
Elovay – “Sort It Out”
We checked out the new single from Elovay and we liked it so much, we're now sharing it with you. "Sort It Out" continues Elovay's trend of writing fun, catchy, and accessible indie rock with a sharp, surfy edge. The quartet recently recorded their latest EP in Venice...
Inner Wave – “Eclipse”
If dreamy synth-wave is your desired soundtrack for a day in the sun, look no further than Inner Wave’s latest single, “Eclipse.” Combining elements of Latin jazz, psych-rock, and dream pop, the L.A. five piece bring something new to the table to sink your teeth into....
Forgotten Sons – “Blackened Heart”
Forgotten Sons, hailing from The Shetland Isles, Scotland released “Blackened Heart” in between work on projects. The band first dropped their debut EP Just So You Know in 2015, and are in the process of working on their second EP Changed Days, which is due out in...
Henry Nowhere – “Don’t Care Where”
Los Angeles-based Henry Nowhere is gearing up for the release of his digital 7", due out on September 1st. Originally from Oakland, Nowhere moved to Los Angeles with Day Wave, a band he has worked with for the past few years as a bassist. Both songs “Don’t Care Where”...
Smoke Season – “Good Days”
Los Angeles-based Smoke Season released a new music video for their song “Good Days.” The duo has done a ton in terms of activism on social issues including traveling to Standing Rock, North Dakota to support DAPL protests and releasing music videos focusing on topics...
CHUCK – “New Yorker”
Bedroom indie rocker CHUCK gives us his satirical take on life as a New York City dweller in his recent single release, “New Yorker.” The song provides a story-like retelling of his move to the city and day to day life in the metropolis famous for restlessness and...
Lissa Lo – “All I Need (ft. Patrick Dunn)”
New York City producer/singer/songwriter Lissa Lo proves she can hang with the best of them with her latest single “All I Need.” The track, featuring Patrick Dunn, shows off her affinity for electropop with layered vocals, flowing synths, and a bumping back beat. Any...
Pure Mids – “These Days”
Los Angeles-based trio Pure Mids just released “These Days,” their second single as a group. The new act is composed of multi-instrumentalist William Gonzalez, multi-instrumentalist Steven Martinez, and drummer Daniel Jurado. “These Days” comes packaged as a mixture...
Somehow – “While the Days Go By”
Somehow released the first single “While the Days Go By” off the project Hidden Memories, a new album released by the band on June 9th via Toolong Records. Following up the release of The Desert of Wasted Time, “While the Days Go By” carries a similar energy to the...
Parker’s Back – “Fantasy”
We just can't get enough of indiemo quartet Parker's Back. This time around, we're showing off "Fantasy Single," an urgent number that showcases Parker's Back's penchant for writing female-fronted songs that will pack your friend's basement show. "Fantasy Single" is...
Eyre Llew – “Havoc”
Nottingham, UK is home to Eyre Llew, a crew of ambience loving dudes whose "Havoc" found its way into our inbox. The sprawling seven-minute epic is accompanied with a just-as-epic music video featuring mountainous scenes, nostalgic reminiscing, and feelings of...
LEFTI – “Digital Perfection”
Brooklyn’s production wiz LEFTI is at it again with a new dance track for the ages. “Digital Perfection,” featuring the vocal stylings of Coyle Girelli, stays true to LEFTI’s compelling brand of house funk, while catering to fans of pop and indie. The track...
Sunset Exotic – “High Fidelity”
Producer/composer extraordinaire Charlie Foltz’s garage pop project Sunset Exotic graces the world with his latest synth-driven anthem, “High Fidelity.” Known for a wide spectrum of influences from French electro to new wave, Foltz seasons his recipe for indie rock...
The Ninth Wave – “Reformation”
Glasgow four piece The Ninth Wave take on the moody indifference of noise pop with the video for their track “Reformation.” Bonding over a fondness for post-punk and new wave, the band melds edgy guitars, paired vocals, and bright synth lines to bring the best of 80’s...
Lil Spacely – “You Know It”
Sydney, Australia based rapper Lil Spacely has released the accompanying music video for his single “You Know It,” which dropped in April. “You Know It” has blown up across Australian airwaves since its release, featuring in the top 50 for the Australian viral chart,...
Swayyvo – “Set”
Chattanooga rapper Swayyvo comes back with the release of his new single “Set.” Swayyvo is familiar with all sides of music touting production skills as well as experience with the saxophone to go along with his rapping. “Set” comes as a culmination of his music...
Death Row Husband – “Fourth Wall”
London’s Death Row Husband hails a storm of brooding acoustics in his track “Fourth Wall.” The solo project of Matt Clark, Death Row Husband experiments with the tried and true methods of songwriting and recording. Eliminating certain practices, or setting a new...
Ivan Dorn – “Beverly”
Ivan Dorn may be new to American audiences, but in the Ukraine he serves as a musical figurehead to fuel the masses. A known pioneer of underground pop-turned-mainstream, Dorn has made his mark in Eastern Europe, breathing life into pop with a fusion of house, funk,...
Holy Oysters – “Just So You Know”
Parisian five-piece Holy Oysters send nebulous grooves our way with the release of their single “Just So You Know.” The band combines sweeping electronics with rippling guitars and dreamy vocals to create their signature blend of psych rock. Dance-ability is their...
Brother Cephus – “Toxic Slip”
Fresh off an album release, Brother Cephus strum up some laid back indie rock with the video for their track “Toxic Slip.” Real life brothers Gabe and Seth Davis make up the duo, coming together in 2014 after years of touring the world and playing in different bands....
NeodotcoM – “Nose Bone”
Chicago based producer/emcee NeodotcoM recently released his new single “Nose Bone.” NeodotcoM draws inspiration from a variety of sources; gaining insight from the flow of Mobb Deep, Big Pun and the references of “C.R.E.A.M.” from the Wu Tang Clan. A bass heavy beat...
Casual Friday – “California”
Casual Friday just released “California,” the fourth single off their debut LP Weekend Forever, which came out on July 26th. The Corona, California based band plans on touring in Florida for The Fest 16 from October to November. “California” comes as a mellow song....
Alpha Hopper Release Music Video for “Unruly Jane”
Buffalo punk rockers, Alpha Hopper just came out with a new video for their song "Unruly Jane" off their last LP, Last Chance Power Drive. The new vid is full of trippy visuals filmed by the band. Things open up with a pan up of each band member with intercuts of the...
Matt Pond PA – “A Spark”
Most of us who grew up worshipping the 2000s indie-rock scene should be familiar with the unique sound of matt pond PA. After premiering his irreverent first single a few months ago, we're happy to share that he's back at it again with his next single, "A Spark."...
Randomstar – “Away”
Randomstar is a one-man EDM project out of Finland who hit us up recently with news of his new EP. Said EP contains the song "Away," an over-before-you-know-it, one-two punch that pays homage to old-school electronica masterminds (like Daft Punk) via new-school EDM...
Parker’s Back – “Be Mine”
Four-piece alt rock band Parker’s Back’s zesty single “Be Mine” knows how to give a compliment and still pack a punch. Staying true to some indie/punk influence, the band confesses affection with grungy guitar lines and wailing vocals. They manage to wear their hearts...
TRASH – “81”
The UK lo-fi rockers in TRASH recently released their spunky single “81” from their upcoming self titled EP. The foursome pair reverb drenched vocals with fuzzy rhythm guitars and an ethereal synth chorus. “81” is an ode to refusing to grow old or take anything for...
The Exit Sound – “You and Me”
Los Angeles based producer The Exit Sound dropped "You and Me" off his recent EP Space, Time, and Other Love Stories. There is a nice mixture of production values on the track, which comes from being rooted in new wave and indie pop. Newer synths and drum beats come...
Sløtface – “Pitted”
Norwegian group Sløtface dropped the second single “Pitted” off their debut album Try Not To Freak Out due out via Propeller on September 15. Coming off as an anthem to those who don’t want to go out, the song carries the energy to get you moving out the door. The...
Haiva Ru – “Work It On Out”
Indie act Haiva Ru blends pop and rock elements to draw up her wistful single “Work It On Out.” The pseudonym of Allie Merrill, Haiva Ru combines clear-cut guitar lines, glittery synths, and affecting lyricism to drive the track home. “Work It On Out” centers on a...
Freedom Fry – “Brave (Freedom Fry Remix)”
Indie pop duo Freedom Fry stir things up with a remix of their track “Brave.” While the original is a breezy acoustic-folk ballad, the remix brings the song to life with vibrant electric guitar, grooving percussion, and heavy dose of reverb. Even with the addition of...
Ayo River- “Porcelain”
Atlanta-based indie group Ayo River dropped their single “Porcelain.” Following up the release of their first single “Failed State” five months ago, the band expands upon that single in “Porcelain.” The guitar riffs match the somber vibe of the song. Gently picked...
Whales – “How Long”
Portuguese trio Whales recently released a vividly tongue and cheek video for their track “How Long.” The song is off to a groove-ridden start with pulsing drum track beats, filtering in haunting backing vocals, ruminating guitar lines, and driving synths for the...
Rachel K Collier – “Rust”
Welsh electropop artist Rachel K Collier keeps things fresh and exciting with her new track “Rust.” The true embodiment of a one-woman show, Collier harnesses an independent and organic sound by way of her own production and performance. Featuring powerhouse vocals...
annarestis – “full commie”
The Oakland-based commies in annarestis recently hit us up with their new jam, "full commie" and we dig it a lot. You may recognize one of the members, kbb, as a member of Trails & Ways, who we've written about multiple times. We think annarestis is just as...