I am honored we were able to work with Candy in the beginning. He “grew up” a lot since then and he has a new single/video out. It’s amazing and I still love his music. I think one day Candy will be as big as Tame Impala or other Australian bands and I just would be smiling in my bedroom…
You can find more music on Bandcamp.
I have realized that music is now a great escape from reality. For a tiny bit. I can pretend for a while that I am listening to this and walking down Venice Beach…
You can find more music on Spotify.
Let’s get on some positive waves of music. So groovy, so summery, so catchy. You can finally feel like you are in a different world with no problems. Just wave with me. Btw, the video is really cool.
You can find more music on Bandcamp.
A new video from JW Francis and this song is just perfect.
You can find more music on Bandcamp.
Gabriel from Unicorns at Heart is a great pal on Twitter and also great helper for our label. Unicorns at Heart were featured on several compilations and now they are creating some amazing music. So happy to see them grow and get more attention. Find some time and check out their music collection. This new song/video is just amazing.
You can find more music on Bandcamp.
This reminds me of my favorite folk band Good Good Blood. That subtle drums are getting me. Just put everything away and listen to this music in full. I am also happy I am sharing some music from Tennessee.
You can find more music on BAndcamp.
Australia and New Zealand are producing so many great female artists I am blown away. This new video/single from Merpire is just stunning.
You can find more music on Bandcamp.
Marlin’s Dreaming are indie rockers from Dunedin, New Zealand. The video is just a great piece of art too.
You can find more music on Spotify.
a great lo-fi from uk
Another beautiful video with a great single. Instead of my writing about the artists, just read this interesting story.
You can find more info and pre-order for new album on Bandcamp.
Another great video/single from JW Francis. Pure love. His music is just perfect.
You can find more music on Bandcamp.
I feel like 90s once more. A talented musician from Britain. Just watch & listen.
You can find more music on Spotify
Homes, a talented musician from Slovakia. A good friend. Ex-member of the Z Tapes family. I hope he will get all the attention he deserves. His music is beautiful. Just listen to the video and immerse into his music.
You can find more music on Spotify.
I am discovering so much great music from Germany past weeks/months. The music scene from this country has been hidden from me for a long time and I am very happy to dig deeper. This is a beautiful folk song with a perfectly fitting video. Just enjoy it.
You can find more music on Spotify.
Jordana is the next big thing. I am just happy I could have her on our seasonal compilation before she becomes big. Signing to Grand Jury Music is great for her. The new video is just great.
You can now get the album on vinyl on Bandcamp.
What happens when you make shoegaze/dream pop video? Just press play and you will see and hear. I am amazed.
You can support the artist on Bandcamp.
Tiffany is talented and I am really enjoying this live track. It would be super awesome to see her play live.
Just press the play and enjoy this video with me.
You can find more music at Bandcamp.
Great video, great song, released on cassette and Bandcamp. This is a perfect music combination for me. Be sure to check out the full album and support this band coming out of Toronto. I am really vibing to it.
You can purchase tape on Bandcamp.
A new song from a new project from Parker Hall aka Rules. A beautiful melodic indie rock. I recommend you to listen to the new EP in full. The video is great too, a perfect fit for the music.
You can find more music and the full EP on Spotify.
Bringing you a brand new video from LA based XUAN. The track is off her album Have Some Funn released in 2018.
Her story is very interesting:
The daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Xuan (pronounced “Swan”) Nguyen grew up in what she describes as the “safe and uneventful” Dallas suburbs. “Everything was really good. But I knew I needed to go out and get my ego smashed and explore. I moved to Viet Nam and hosted a TV show. I traveled around Southeast Asia, Australia and moved to Ireland.”
Living in Ireland, Xuan was inspired to write songs by her then songwriter boyfriend. “He was worried about how were going to make a living. I realized that I could become a songwriter, too and we could tour together. I thought: ‘This is going to be easy!’” Of course it wasn’t, but when Xuan returned home, she continued to hone her craft undaunted. “I got up the courage to perform at open mic, and that’s where I met Salim Nourallah (producer Old 97s, Nicholas Altobelli, The Damnwells, Rhett Miller).” Nourallah invited her into his studio to put together a record.”
I am so happy to see more diversity in today’s music world and I hope there is a bright future ahead of Xuan.
You can find more music on Spotify.
I wish I was talented at 16. Half a million listeners on Spotify. Just wow.
Really catchy song, you can dance with me.
You can find more music on Spotify.
Sometimes I really enjoy beautiful music videos. And this is one of them. It also works very well with the music. A great job.
You can find more music on Bandcamp.
Baby Combat is an indie pop-rock project by Noel Yeo, a singer-songwriter based in New York City, born in Singapore.
I love this song so much. I miss good old indie rock like this. Just listen and enjoy with me.
You can find more music on Bandcamp.
I have been lucky in the past and seen CocoRosie live in Austria. Their music is connected to the many memories I have. Happy to see a new track/video from them.
You can find more info on the website.
The melody is so catchy that I am moving my hips without noticing. The video has such nice coloring too. A very catchy indie track. Summer vibes.
You can follow the artist on Spotify.
This is how indie-pop of 2010s sounds. Boogie, dancy, movey, catchy.
You can find more music at racketman.bandcamp.com
Castilho is the moniker of Pedro Castilho, synth player and backing vocalist of psychedelic rock band Savanna.
A sweet indie-pop coming from Portugal. So happy to see more great music in the European indie scene.
You can find more music at castilho.bandcamp.com
Flower Crown is a hazy guitar-driven dream-pop act from Pittsburgh, PA. Flower Crown was released on my friend’s label Crafted Sound. I usually do not share live sessions videos here, but this is just great. The original song is perfect, but this live version is even better. Find some time and check out more music from this great band.
You can find more music at flowercrownmusic.bandcamp.com/
Finally sharing some great indie pop from Portugal. Monday is the recording project of songwriter Cat Falcão, half of Golden Slumbers duo. Just listen.
You can find more music at itsmonday.bandcamp.com
This song and video are heart-melting. Gaelynn’s story is so powerful!
Here is just one thing that got me:
In addition to performing and recording, Gaelynn also loves to do speaking engagements about disability awareness, the power music, and leading an enriching life. She has a congenital disability called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or Brittle Bones Disease. Gaelynn is a strong voice in the disability community; she uses her music as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change. Gaelynn Lea believes society must prioritize accessibility so people with disabilities can participate in their communities and use their gifts without barriers or discrimination.
You can find more information at violinscratches.com
A little different post, because Winona can be considered as a big artist. A great pop artist. I just hope she will get popular, reminds me a lot of early Lana Del Rey. A great catchy pop. From Sweden! Me likey very much.
You can follow the artist on Spotify.
z.bach is the solo outlet for Los Angeles-based composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer Zac Burgenbauch. Just listen to the song till the end.
I already shared Darkest Places before, but here is a video. A powerful song.
You can find more info at samlynchmusic.com
Marble Arch is a french dream pop artist. A melancholic, dreamy track accompanied with a perfectly fitting video. A great combination. I recommend you checking out more music from this artist.
You can listen to the artist on Spotify.
A catchy indie-pop track that will make you smile if not to move your hips a little bit. The dance video for this track was shot in Tokyo and is very funny, just watch.
You can listen to more music on Spotify
Another indie rock from Canada, based in Hamilton, Ontario, worth checking out. I am captivated by guitars in this single. I am liking the song very much, do you?
You can follow the artist on Spotify
Caoilfhionn (pronounced Keelin) Rose is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Manchester. A sweet beautiful indie-folk song. It has simple melodies with stunning vocals and the video is just a perfect addition to it. The best combination, just enjoy.
You can find more information at caoilfhionnrose.co.uk
All start team. Column – comprised of Cadien James (Twin Peaks) and all five members of Post Animal: Dalton Allison, Jake Hirshland, Javi Reyes, Matt Williams, and Wes Toledo. A beautiful mellow indie music. Love the vibe of the video too.
You can get the single on 7″ at columnband.bandcamp.com/album/i-ii
Another discovery from the Netherlands – a folkish singer-songwriter. The video is very hippie-looking, fitting perfectly for the atmosphere produced by music. A very enjoyable. So happy there are more great artists to discover from Europe.
You can find more music at aidan-music.com
I am excited about this premiere.
I have shared JW Francis’ music before on my blog and I loved it. Here is another great track with a fresh lyric video for it. I love the way this video is shot, the song perfectly fits for it. I love the chill slacker vibes. Just give this video a proper watch/listen and check out the rest of the music from this talented musician. No pointless words, just smash that play button and share further.
You can find more music at jwfrancis.bandcamp.com
This message on YT says it all:
Recorded this song in my basement and filmed the video with my sister around our neighborhood. Wanted to show what a summer would look like minus our phones. Featuring animals, smiles and my bedroom lol. hope u enjoy and thx for stopping by 🙂
I love that this was home-recorded. It sounds so much better and the video is just great. I love the vibe, perfectly fitting for my summer mood.
You can find more links at dannygodwin.com
I am very happy to share with you a new video for Pen Palindrome’s Anna I’m Sorry.
A beautiful song with a beautiful stop motion video. I am really falling for Pen Palindrome’s music. I feel so lucky that we had her on our seasonal Z Tapes compilations. Please find some time and watch/listen to this video and just share it with your friends. Please support this young and promising artist.
You can get the full album on cassette penpalindrome.bandcamp.com/album/dilettante-ball-2
You can also find more music at penpalindrome.bandcamp.com
Another track from Sam Lynch, another video.
Really digging the collage video, very well done and the song is just perfect. I am really falling for Sam’s voice, it is getting to my bones.
You can find more info at samlynchmusic.com
“little king of cosmic folk”
This self-description of artist just fits perfectly. The space melodies in the background of the song makes it so special. I love it. And the video is so interesting, fitting perfectly for this cosmic song.
You can find more music at soundcloud.com/ryanrickenbach
For fans of Z Tapes there is no need to introduce Earth Dad. Just watch this pretty (funny) video.
More music and cassettes at earthdad.bandcamp.com
I am sharing this song mostly because of the video. I love it. I have not seen such a nice video in a while. The song is a popish one, but with a very catchy melody, love the color of the voice and the chorus is just perfect. Another great thing coming out of Sweden. If this would play in mainstream radios, I would be very happy. I would…
You can find here music on Spotify spotify.com/artist/ellenkrauss
I shared this single before on my blog, but there is a new video for it. I hope you will enjoy it. The track still sounds so good.
You can find more info at kurimusic.com