Atlanta-based indie and psych rock five-piece Rujen return with their latest single ‘Tarot’ – a vibrant, textured, danceable track infused with a taste of jazz-funk. It’s always a good day when you find a band that clearly puts every amount of effort they have into their tracks, fuelled with a confidence and ability that showcases their …
The lead single off their brand new EP, ‘Liquidation Sale’ is Champagne Girl’s post-punk-indie flagship; a ruthless, rowdy and invigorating commentary on how everything – even you – is for sale. ‘The shareholders have spoken / And it’s in our best interests to leave town’ – vocalist Adam’s incensed growl of these lines breaks the composure of …
Mellow, dreamy and warming to the core – ‘Saigon’ is the latest release from Brighton lo-fi indie collective Raffles. If you’re a Brighton native, maybe you might recognise Eddie and his crew. Raffles is a collective of sorts, spearheaded by Eddie, involving a wide circle of “talented and enthusiastic friends” who appear from track to track, …
The debut release from Armenian-American singer-songwriter Murad, ‘Laser Love’ is a visceral, entrancing indie-pop/hip-hop/soul fusion. Having graduated with a degree in Audio Engineering Design and Production, Murad already has years of know-how under her belt – she’s taken the time in contemplation of her sound, and such preparedness is exhibited on this first release ‘Laser Love’. The track …
Diamond Thug vocalist Chantel Van T has branched out into her solo project. A ghostly, ominous alt-folk track, ‘Petrichor’ is the third single from her upcoming album. The name for the distinctive smell of rain after it has fallen onto the earth, ‘Petrichor’ is Chantel Van T’s expression of longing for some comfort after a downpour. …
MILA has returned with his brand-new bouncing track ‘Queen of the Hive’ – a playful indie/hip-hop banger that’ll be energising crowds in 2021. On the 28th August 2016, you could find me in the crowd at the Radio 1 Stage at Reading Festival, ricocheting between various people. Everyone belted lyrics in an Essex accent, the tent …
‘Primordial Mirror of Cosmic Reflection’ is the title track to Fort Vine’s brand new album – an uplifting, inspiring, psychedelic indie-folk anthem. From their modified sprinter van, in the many thousands of miles of the USA where they may be at any one time, indie-folk duo Fort Vine have dreamt and materialised their venture into psychedelia …
Australian duo Low Key Crush have released their fourth single ‘Been Waiting’ – a happily wistful, emotively touching, lo-fi lovestruck indie-pop track. It’s that time of year again – universities are starting their terms, workplaces are gradually opening up again, and in some areas it seems that restrictions on social interaction may stay in place …
Like its namesake, ‘Wendigo’ – the new track from post-punk project Fat Trout Trailer Park – will leave you possessed (and a little bloodthirsty). Somewhere in New York, Sean Raab (the mind and body of Fat Trout Trailer Park) plucks peacefully on his acoustic guitar – a gentle melody warmed by his tranquil vocal tone, featuring …
Great Square’s debut release is a triumph for experimental folk music, and a triumph for emotional vulnerability. It’s a good thing to feel vulnerable sometimes – that’s what ‘Lvl Me’ brings to mind. From John Wilhelm’s (the sole individual behind Great Square) emotively high, stylistically trembling vocals to the near-inaudible chit-chat of crickets that backdrop …
