Single: Luka Winters – Someone Like You
On the Belgian songwriter’s debut single, Winters channels the insecurities of starting a relationship in rollicking indie-rock-anthem fashion.
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Single: Lord Jane – Think of Something Nice
The Belfast rockers return with a blistering new single examining the idea of leaving the world without leaving behind a legacy.
Single: Club 8 – Birthday
In their latest monthly track, Club 8 set somber lyrics about the endless passing of time to music that will make you dance, even if you’re feeling melancholy.
Album: Ryan Rickenbach – Sirens
Ryan Rickenbach was one of many songwriters floating around the NYC scene, making a name
Single: The Thermals – Spirit Collectors
The Thermals are back after a decade with a new song that returns to the band’s lo-fi roots, in an attempt to chase away time-wasting, soul-sucking demons.
Album: Extra Space – New Colors
Extra Space sounds like a band playing in a cozy underground Brooklyn venue, but their ethereal aura could just as easily fill Madison Square Garden.
Single: Mo Troper – Let’s Get Back To Music
Coming off a whirlwind past couple of years, Mo Troper returns with a new single that speaks to finding light and inspiration at the lowest points of life.
Single: Perennial – What’s New On The Beat Scene
Perennial’s new single from their upcoming LP “Modernism” rages against any form of limitation and commands the spirit to move us.
Single: 11% Wolf – If I’m A Rock
If you need a song to put a smile on your face, or a song that’s just a little squishy to send to someone you admire, “If I’m A Rock” is a very good option.
Album: Thee Windows – Out and Down
The Baltimore band’s first long-play features a sampling of sounds — indie, shoegaze, Americana, and Midwestern emo — to help keep you cool this summer.
Single: Poppkorn Sutton – Für Machete
Poppkorn Sutton writes a fond ode to a fallen furry friend, which swells into a serenade to face life without fear.
Album: star gazing iris – places
Matthew Livick’s debut album evokes memories of times and places long past, making nostalgia rear its head whether you like it or not.
EP: Soft No – Super Neutral
Soft No find sonic balance on their second EP, but their sound still blazes like a capacitor popping and catching fire.
Single: The Horses – Maybe If I Tried
The Boston duo returns with a more polished single that sounds a little more summery, though the lyrics still cast a little rain cloud shadow.
Single: The Essence of the Universe – Bring All Your Lovers
Though the Swedish duo’s never performed live, “Bring All Your Lovers” has all the makings of a crowd favorite sure to get them into a frenzy.
Single: loserbirds – Too Bad
Vancouver indie quarter says goodbye to the scene with a final single full of fuzz and feelings.
EP: Living Too Late – Autochrome
The new venture from South Australia’s Jakub Tengdahl roars with arena-rock anthems that are fitting for any season.
EP: Todd Sentilles – The Scenic Route Sessions
Sentilles’ songs could ring from the beach bandshell to the ears of everyone at the boardwalk bars and draw them to his catchy brand of Americana.
Single: Madeleine Rose – Caroline
Rose’s third single of the year once again showcases her melodic voice, singing tenderly about carrying someone’s spirit with you long after they’ve gone.
Single: Club 8 – Honestly
The next monthly release from Sweden’s indie pop legends gives off a summery vibe while blending in the band’s standard melancholia.