A blast of lighthearted indie rock for a sunny, summer day. We’re recommending Damé‘s latest track, “It’s All Over Now” for it’s bright disposition and upbeat vibes. This Netherlands act has packed their music full of jangly guitars, frantic tambourine, and incredible vocals from singer Daphne Felipie… Check it out via the widget below.
We’re loving the slacker vibes from this warbly jam from Nolan Garrett. “Better Weather” pair’s Garrett’s low-key drawl with woozy synths and a sloshing tempo that helps you sink right back into your chair. Fans of Tame Impala or Mac Demarco would love this one – check it out below or add it to your Spotify playlist.
You may recognize Generationals from their absolute bangers, “When They Fight, They Fight,” or “Put a Light On,” but we’d like to direct your attention to their newest offering, “Gatekeeper.” This one is full of bombastic drum samples, tape-aged synth glitches, and Generational’s pleasantly distinct vocal delivery. Reader as Detective comes out today via Polyvinyl. Certainly worth a listen – add it to your Spotify playlist or check it out via the widget below.
There’s something to be said about an understated indie-rock song, and Slowcoaching seem to be the masters of it. “Between The Walls” is a perfectly swimmy indie-rock song, soaked in reverb and carried by a bubbly bass riff. A perfect song to put on in any mood – we especially love the slight crescendo in the bridge. Check it out below.
German synth pop duo Fye & Fennek really know how to write a synth pop banger. “Better Lover” is sure to get your head nodding – full of a driven synth bass and curiously sexy vocals dripping with desire. “You treat me like a yo-yo” will be replaying in your head all day. Check it out below.
We can’t help but love this warbly synthpop nugget from Anchorage, AK synth wizard Paul Jacks. “In Other Words” is padded with flickering synth waves, vaguely distant vocals, and drums with a lite 80s flair. Def a good one for a twilight summer drive with the windows rolled down. Check out “In Other Words” via the Soundcloud widget below.
Falling somewhere on the spectrum between post-punk and shoegaze, gauzy act Stray Fossa happened to catch our attention with their latest offering, “Eyze.” A hush-hush vibe really sets this one apart from the pack. Despite it’s understated sensibility, it’s actually a pretty driven track. Certainly worth a listen – check it out via the widget below and swing by their Bandcamp for a download. Eyze by Stray Fossa
Great News is a fantastic Norwegian act making upbeat, synthy indie music. “TV” is a super peppy jam, full of synth blasts, driving bass, and more than enough 80s neon influence. Great News manages to capture the campy, big-hair vibes of the 80s and smash it together with modern indie rock sensibility. Check it out below.
Lo-fi dream pop outfit Borger just released their debut EP titled Camp. With a healthy amount of fuzzy DIY vibes, it’s a must listen for fans of Beach House, Cults, and Real Estate. The album opens with “when you smile,” which features a gradually building texture, and does an excellent job of setting the vibe. On “nat geo,” lead singer Mackenzie Harris’ vocals float effortlessly over the hypnotic textures. “pollen,” drifts along with a gentle lilt as does “vineyard” although both songs achieve this through different means. “mr. rogers” brings us back to the subtle driving textures present at the beginning of the album. One of the most interesting tracks on the album is the closer “strawberry.” An instrumental ambient track, it stands in stark contrast to the rest of the album in the best way. In a way, it’s almost teasing “when you smile” in the way it gradually[...]
We’re not sure whether to be more smitten by the dreamy synth pop of “It’s Not True Love” or the incredibly provocative music video… But either way, we’re taken by Bye Beneco on her latest jam. Full of soaring vocal melodies and impressive synth work, “True Love” is sexy in every sense of the word. Check out the vid below… just try not to get too hot ‘n bothered.
Canadian trio Close Talker will wash your woes away with their reverb-soaked brand of indie rock. We recommend their latest song “Pace,” which comes complete with a steamy music video full of car crashes and interpretive dance. Fans of Coldplay, Interpol, or Tokyo Police Club might find common ground in this one – give it a listen/view below.
DJ Pharris, Young Dolph, and G Herbo blew our minds with their Worldstar Exclusive, “Boss.” Pharris’ claim to fame is a co-production credit on Kanye West’s “Fade.” This one is packed full of character like Dolph’s one-of-a-kind voice and Herbo’s distinct delivery. Put this one on your Spotify playlist and feel like a “Boss” yourself.
If you’ve got your ear to the ground for lighthearted indie jams, let us recommend “Unholy” by Hollie Col. Fleshed out with Hollie’s lilting voice, a bouncy bassline, jangly guitars, and a pad of synths, “Unholy” is a burst of sprightly indie energy with an ever-so-slight tinge of alt folk. Check it out below!
Mating Ritual caught our attention with the raucous electronica of “Future Now.” Featuring a hazy music video full of synths, cowboy hats, and shell pink basses – “Future Now” is full of sing/scream hooks and upbeat energy. This is a good one to crank if you want to get your blood pumping. Check it out via the YouTube widget below.
Dutch act Eckhardt and the House caught our ears with the upbeat indie-pop of “Lonely.” Fans of Metronomy, Two Door Cinema Club, and MGMT will enjoy this song – it’s full of funky wah-bass and airy, yet catchy vocal melodies. This one in particular is set off by some lovely female harmonies from Bella Hay, check it out below.