CRIES IN INDIE

‘Runaway’ is a duet written about wanting to escape the stresses of modern life and the isolation imposed by COVID-19 lockdowns. The track masterfully combines elements of vintage pop and modern indie rock, taking inspiration from the likes of Blondie, Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood, Beach House and Arcade Fire. From the get go, the track’s bright, boppy […]

Rook Monroe‘s debut single sets an organic tone in the first step of his earnest narrative. As it reaches the chorus, he lofts in falsetto the eponymous Jolie over finely crafted production from his close collaborators, Trackside (Tinashe, BabyJake, Selena Gomez). The driving track nonetheless dances tenderly, laced with a moving bassline and moody horns. Crafted in LA as […]

NYC singer-songwriter, Charlotte Rose Benjamin releases Party City Solo EP, an acoustic addendum to her debut Party City EP, which also came out earlier this year via Neon Gold Records / Moshi Moshi. Speaking about the EP, Charlotte Rose says: “I spent most of my time during the lockdown at my parents house on Martha’s Vineyard where I grew up. All I’ve […]

In cased you missed them, here are some new songs you can vibe, chill, or relax to. 

With pearlescent guitar strums, groovy bass line, and infectious chorus, June First’s latest single, ‘i dont mind‘ is an exploration into the push and pull of falling for someone. Speaking about the track, June First said: “I wrote this song after spending my last quarter at UCLA within the four walls of my childhood bedroom. […]

“Bike Song” is fanclubwallet’s fourth consecutive single. It’s a chill yet vibrant track with warm vocals and dreamy, twangy guitars. Though it’s a perfect song to vibe to in lazy summer days, it is also filled with bittersweet reflections. fanclubwallet describes, “It’s all about reflecting on the places you spend time in, and saying goodbye […]

“Chicxulub, the Conspiracy“ is a track off of Grease Weasel’s “Laundry Room Blooms” EP. Behind the track’s soothing vocals and smooth jazzy instruments is a very interesting story. Describing the track, Grease Weasel said: “This song is about Chicxulub, the name given to the crater that was made when the asteroid that wiped out the […]

Elephant Castle​ – the retro-inspired indie rock project from Los Angeles-based singer and multi-instrumentalist ​Phil Danyew​, released a new single, “My Muse.” It is his 4th single after leaving the band Foster The People to pursue his own music. The track was inspired by the sacred and addicting process of creating – the feeling that music […]

Dream Pop band from the Philippines, “KRNA” returns with a new single, “In Time,” after the release of their successful debut EP, “The River Gold” in 2018. “In Time” tackles about feeling stuck and indecisive about something that causes you misery, unable to decide if you’ll hold back or move forward. Although KC (the vocalist) […]

UK artist and producer, Soare reflects on himself through his romantic relationship with his new single, “You.” The track was written, recorded, and produced in Soare’s bedroom amid the UK coronavirus lockdown measures and it tackles about the transition from romantic relationship into platonic relationship. Crafted to be an uplifting and catchy heartbreak soundtrack, this […]

Sun Era, an indie musician from Maryland just released the cozy music video for “you always say,” a track off of his new EP, “you busy?” The music video appears to be as hazy and delicate as the four-track EP. While the awesome rawness and outstanding guitar work and melodies on each track are as […]